World Cup’s workers face unemployment
The business end of the World Cup will end soon for an estimated 400,000 South African workers, as their temporary work concludes with the start of the tournament.
June 9, 2010 3:03Saudi ministry bans working in sun
Ministerial decree preventing companies from making employees work under the sun between 12 and 3 in July and August in force from next year.
June 8, 2010 3:32
The expat invasion
Recently released figures from the National Bureau of Statistics paint a revealing portrait of the UAE today, not least the division of economic activity between expats and nationals.
May 30, 2010 1:01
Egyptian workers protest against low wages
Hundreds gather in Cairo to demand increase in minimum wage, chanting slogans against the government and president.
May 3, 2010 4:49
Over 90% of passwords vulnerable to hacking
Passwords in the Middle East - even ones deemed to be "strong" - are actually susceptible to infiltration.
May 23, 2013 8:51
'Renewable energy absolutely necessary' - Saudi
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar power boom...
May 23, 2013 4:56
Real cost of sending your child to a Dubai school
Ambareen Musa, founder of Souqalmal.com, reminds parents of the hidden and additional costs of education.
May 23, 2013 1:19
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24