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According to the UAE Central Bank’s Wage Protection System data, registered employees increased from 6.06 million in 2024 to 7.26 million in 2025The number of private sector entities paying salaries on June 1 has more than doubled in order to meet the deadline announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE).Al Ansari Exchange, a remittance and foreign exchange company in the UAE, on Tuesday said it recorded a 151 per cent increase in the number of companies processing salaries through its Wage Protection System (WPS) platform on June 1, 2026.Under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, the UAE…
Police bodycam footage shows officers speaking to killer Vickrum Digwa and handcuffing victim Henry Nowak as he lay dyingStudent Henry Nowak repeatedly told police officers “I can’t breathe” as he lay dying in handcuffs after being stabbed, bodycam footage shows.The 18-year-old Southampton student was handcuffed after killer Vickrum Digwa, 23, lied to police at the scene of the 2025 stabbing, claiming he had been the victim of a racist attack.Footage released by the force, with permission from Nowak’s family, shows him pleading “I’ve been stabbed” and an officer replying “I don’t think you have mate”.Nowak suffered stab wounds to his…
Officers using body cameras must be trained in the legal and ethical duties, especially related to protection of privacyA new resolution in Dubai will monitor the use of cameras in documenting violations and the execution of judicial judgments, decisions and orders. The rules define what can be recorded and where. Recording is banned in highly private places such as homes, places of worship, and changing rooms. When recording is taking place, people must be informed. In addition, enforcement officers using body cameras must be trained in the legal and ethical duties, especially related to protection of privacy. This comes under a new resolution,…
Road widened from three lanes to four, 42-metre steel spans installed overnight as work was completed without disrupting passenger journeysDubai Airports has completed a major upgrade of the Terminal 1 bridge at Dubai International Airport, increasing capacity by 20 per cent while keeping operations running smoothly during one of the airport’s busiest periods.The bridge had reached its operational limits, making expansion essential to support growing passenger movement through the terminal. Dubai Airports said the project was delivered in a live airport environment, with careful planning to ensure the guest journey remained seamless.The upgrade included the overnight installation of major steel…
Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesFormer TV star Spencer Pratt is now vying for a very different roleAs one of the stars of MTV’s hit show The Hills in the 2000s, Spencer Pratt quickly became one of reality television’s favourite villains. But could the 42-year-old former publicist-turned Celebrity Big Brother contestant soon win himself a new role: mayor of the second largest city in America?The Republican political outsider has risen in the polls since announcing his intention in January to run to be Los Angeles mayor, and has since become a serious contender.A new poll released on Thursday found that…
Issues have been faced by several students with the discrepancies in evaluated answer scriptsIndia’s CBSE Chairman and Secretary have been transferred. An inquiry committee has been constituted to probe the procurement of On-Screen Marking (OSM) services by CBSE.Earlier today, a class XII student whistleblower, who had raised issues relating to evaluation errors and on the rollout of the OSM appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education in Delhi on Tuesday, to highlight issues faced by several students and the discrepancies in evaluated answer scripts.According to sources, Sidhant is giving a presentation before the committee at the Parliament House Annexe, where members…
Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe US plan to establish an Ebola quarantine centre has sparked concerns in KenyaTwo people have been shot dead in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki amid protests against US plans to establish an Ebola isolation centre at a military base nearby, the BBC has learnt.One of the victims was shot in an area close to the Laikipia Airbase where a demonstration was taking place. He died after being brought to the town’s hospital by friends. The other victim was already dead when he was taken to the hospital by soldiers.The circumstances of their deaths are not…
Industry executives see rising interest in dirham-backed digital currencies as the UAE strengthens its position as a global hub for digital financeDemand for UAE dirham-backed stablecoins is expected to increase as businesses seek faster and more efficient cross-border payment solutions, according to executives from Standard Chartered and Zodia Markets.“There are quite a few initiatives here in the UAE around dirham stablecoins. We’re pretty confident that we’re going to see demand for dirham stablecoins, and no doubt we’ll see some start to appear across the wider GCC and the region,” said Nick Philpott, Interim CEO of Zodia Markets, during a virtual…
The strategic MoU aims to create an integrated healthcare journey for medical tourists, linking visa, residency and healthcare servicesDubai will develop a ‘smart medical visa’ and more seamless services for patients travelling to the emirate for treatment under a new agreement signed by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and the Dubai Health Authority.The strategic Memorandum of Understanding aims to create an integrated healthcare journey for medical tourists, linking visa, residency and healthcare services from before patients arrive in Dubai through to treatment and follow-up.The agreement was signed by Lt-Gen Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General…
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