UAE expatriates who find themselves out of a job, thanks to the financial crisis, have a number of tough choices to make in the initial few days post-redundancy. Top of the list is sorting out finances, including negotiating with banks over debt repayments and loans. And with residency linked to their employment, this often means … Read more
Dubai is the financial hub and most active emirate of UAE. Job seekers over the world are seeking ways to get a job in Dubai, because of the standard of living and tax free income in Dubai. The job market in Dubai is competitive due to the number of foreigners attracted to living and working … Read more
Proposals to introduce a licensing scheme for all teachers in the country are welcome and long overdue. For too long the variable standards of teaching have been tolerated by parents and school managements alike, thereby producing equally variable results among pupils and students. Now it is planned that teachers, supervisors and principals from kindergarten to … Read more
In order to combat the increasing global competition for skilled employees, a growing number of firms in the UAE are attempting to brand themselves as excellent places to work. Varina Nissen, the managing director for Manpower Middle East, a recruitment agency, says many companies are trying to build their brand image by offering a supportive … Read more