Who is responsible for providing health insurance in the UAE?
In the UAE, employers play a central role in providing health insurance for their employees, including domestic workers under their sponsorship. The rules for coverage, however, vary depending on the emirate and whether family members are included.
Sharjah Offers Full Fine Waiver and 50% Fee Reduction for Expired Leases
Sharjah tenants will soon benefit from a special relief scheme as the emirate moves to regularise previously unauthorised lease contracts. The Sharjah Executive Council has approved a settlement for lease agreements signed before the introduction of Law No. (5) of 2024 on real estate leasing and its executive regulations.
Dubai rent spikes ease as new tenants get more options
Dubai’s property market is showing early signs of cooling after two years of record-breaking highs, marking the beginning of a more stable and balanced cycle for both tenants and investors. Recent data from ValuStrat and Betterhomes indicates that the city’s real estate growth is becoming more measured — with apartment sales rising, villa demand levelling off, and rent growth slowing down.
Where Dubai rents will rise and where they will cool
Dubai’s property market is entering a new and more balanced phase, with prime districts continuing to show healthy growth while mid-range and older areas begin to stabilise. After two years of steep increases, rental growth across the city is expected to return to a more sustainable pace.
Aguinaldo 2026 en México: los jubilados que recibirán un pago especial de hasta 40 días de salario
Uno de los beneficios más esperados del año para miles de mexicanos está por llegar. El aguinaldo, ese ingreso adicional que cada fin de año se convierte en un alivio para el bolsillo y una oportunidad para planificar mejor las fiestas, vuelve a ser tema de conversación. En esta ocasión, las autoridades mexicanas han confirmado que un grupo de pensionados será beneficiado con un pago equivalente a 40 días de salario, dentro del marco del programa del Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE).
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Are credit cards boon or burden for UAE residents now?
For millions of UAE residents, credit cards are a daily convenience — a modern financial tool that offers flexibility, rewards, and protection. But when used without discipline, they can also become one of the quickest ways to fall into financial stress. The difference between a credit card being a benefit or a burden lies entirely in how you use it.
Dubai takes center stage in John Krasinski’s ‘Jack Ryan’ movie
DUBAI: Dubai takes the spotlight in the high-stakes spy thriller “Jack Ryan,” which stars John Krasinski.
Italian brand Zegna to present its Summer 2026 collection in Dubai
DUBAI: Italian fashion brand Zegna is breaking tradition by unveiling its Summer 2026 collection outside the usual Milan Fashion Week schedule, opting for Dubai as the backdrop for its runway show.
Dubai-based footwear brand DUHA launches Ramadan collection
DUBAI: Dubai-born footwear brand DUHA, founded by Tunisian designer Duha Bukadi, has unveiled a new collection for Ramadan, blending style, comfort and a touch of nostalgia.
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Saudi designers push new boundaries at Saudi Cup
RIYADH: Designers and models from across the Kingdom gathered at the Saudi Cup this weekend to showcase their designs, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation and paying tribute to the Kingdom’s heritage, landscapes and tradition.
Oscar-nominated Palestinian film ‘No Other Land’ wins at Independent Spirit Awards
Los Angeles: “No Other Land,” the Oscar-nominated film by a Palestinian-Israeli collective about the destruction of a village in the West Bank, has won the documentary prize at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Maharat offers MasterClass-style lessons by Arabs for Arabs
DUBAI: Maharat, a new online Arabic edutainment platform, has announced a new business masterclass led by Toufic Kreidieh, Executive Chairman of Brands for Less Group. The course aims to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with practical insights into building and scaling businesses in a competitive market.
Noon By Noor showcases latest line at London Fashion Week
DUBAI: Designers Shaikha Noor Al-Khalifa and Shaikha Haya Al-Khalifa of Bahraini label Noon By Noor unveiled their Fall Winter 2026 collection during London Fashion Week.
REVIEW: ‘Starbound’ makes long-awaited console debut on Xbox
LONDON: After years of being a PC favorite, “Starbound” finally launched on Xbox in October 2024, bringing its expansive sandbox adventure to a new audience.
From Ashi Studio to Elie Saab, Arab designers dress stars at SAG Awards
DUBAI: From Ashi Studio to Elie Saab, Arab designers dressed a handful of celebrities at Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
Nadim Karam talks Japanese inspiration, realities of artistic work
DUBAI: Fresh off a group exhibition in Dubai, titled “The Sublime Nature of Being,” Arab News spoke to Lebanese artist and architect Nadim Karam about his inspirations, the power of mentorship and the “beating clock in the upper pocket of (his) shirt.”
The multi-disciplinary creative focuses on sculptures in varying scales, as well as works on paper and site-specific public art projects.
Nora Attal stuns at Burberry’s Winter 2026 show
LONDON: British Moroccan model Nora Attal turned heads this week at Burberry’s Winter 2026 showcase, held on Monday at London’s Tate Britain.
Global models to attend Modest Fashion Week
DUBAI: Models and influencers including Halima Aden, Mariah Idrissi, and Rawdah Mohamed are set to attend the 10th edition of Modest Fashion Week from April 14-16.
REVIEW: Oscar-nominated ‘No Other Land’ is a bitter tale of occupation
CHENNAI: In the running for the Best Documentary Feature at next week’s Academy Awards, “No Other Land” is a gripping work directed by a collective of four Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers.
Films backed by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Foundation triumph at Berlinale
DUBAI: Three films supported by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Foundation — “Tetes Brulees,” “The Heart is a Muscle,” and “Yalla Parkour” — were honored with awards at the Berlin International Film Festival, also known as Berlinale.
Cheetah, lion and buffalo sculptures unveiled in Riyadh park
RIYADH: Striking animal sculptures were unveiled in Riyadh’s Al-Nafal Park in the Diplomatic Quarter in a collaboration between Riyadh Art and Italian artist Davide Rivalta.
Meet Saudi-Irish DJ-producer Moving Still ahead of the release of his new EP
JEDDAH: DJ-producer Jamal Sul, aka Moving Still, was raised in Jeddah by a Saudi father and Irish mother, and his music combines both sides of his heritage.
Saudi contemporary artist Manal AlDowayan discusses collaborative performance piece
RIYADH: Saudi contemporary artist Manal AlDowayan unveiled her latest work, “Thikra: Night of Remembering” at the AlUla Arts Festival in late January.
‘A Thousand Blows’ — immersive period crime drama with star power
DUBAI: If you need someone to create a historical drama based on a real-life notorious crime gang, who better than “Peaky Blinders” showrunner Steven Knight? And if you need someone to play a shady operator vibrating with pent-up menace that threatens to explode into violence at any time, who better than the always-compelling Stephen Graham?
Review: ‘Zero Day’ — Robert De Niro brings his star power to the small screen
LONDON: Despite his lauded career, Robert De Niro, arguably our greatest living actor, has, for the most part, steered clear of TV roles. So the news that he was to not only appear in, but also executive produce, new Netflix thriller “Zero Day” was noteworthy. And what’s even better? This taut, tense, six-part political thriller is every bit as captivating as you’d hope — a relief, given that De Niro’s more recent output has featured more than a few… let’s call them duds.
Saudi artist Mawadah Muhtasib collaborates with Harrods for Ramadan and Eid
DUBAI: London’s luxury department store Harrods announced on Friday its collaboration with celebrated Saudi calligrapher Mawadah Muhtasib for its Ramadan and Eid campaign.
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio tease intense Daredevil-Kingpin showdown in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
DUBAI: Marvel fans are all set for a return to Hell’s Kitchen as Disney+ gears up for the release of “Daredevil: Born Again,” a revival of the beloved “Daredevil” series that originally streamed on Netflix.
Actress Andria Tayeh fronts Armani’s latest campaign
DUBAI: Lebanese Jordanian actress Andria Tayeh this week fronted Armani’s Ramadan campaign, set against the backdrop of a desert landscape.