Annual leave is an important employment benefit in the UAE, giving employees time to rest and recharge. Both employers and employees should understand the rules around leave entitlement to ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law. Eligibility: All employees are eligible for annual leave once they start...
Navigating workplace benefits is crucial for both employers and employees in the UAE, and understanding sick leave rights is an essential part of this. UAE labor law outlines clear rules regarding sick leave, ensuring that employees are protected while maintaining a fair system for employers. Eligib...
If you work in the UAE private sector, it’s important to understand your end-of-service benefits, including gratuity, your rights in cases of termination, and what happens if your role is made redundant. UAE labor law provides clear guidelines on calculating statutory gratuity, paying out unused a...
The UK life sciences sector is entering 2026 with strong growth and exciting opportunities. Driven by innovation in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technologies, and research and development, the industry continues to expand. Understanding the latest job market helps employers hire effective...
Saudi Arabia observes a number of public holidays each year. These holidays are recognized nationwide and are applicable to all employees, helping both public and private sector workers plan their year. In 2026, the following public holidays are expected to be observed. Please note that holidays bas...
The UAE observes seven official public holidays, as established in Cabinet Resolution No. (27) of 2024, with the same dates applicable to both public and private sector employees. In addition, working hours are reduced during Ramadan in accordance with UAE Labour Law. This unified system ensures tha...
Welcome to our annual salary report for the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical sectors in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. More than 3,000 professionals took part in our survey, conducted online, by phone, and in person between August and November this year. Thank you to everyone who contributed – you...
Finding the right talent today is more challenging than ever. Job postings and reactive recruitment alone are no longer enough to secure top performers. That is where our Market Mapping Service comes in. We provide a clear, data-driven view of the talent landscape, giving your organisation the insig...
The UAE is streamlining private sector employment for Emiratis with the launch of the “Emirati Work Package for the Private Sector”, a unified digital platform by the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE). This platform consolidates all employment-related services for Emiratis ...
In 2022, the term quiet quitting became shorthand for employees setting firmer boundaries at work and refusing to go “above and beyond” without recognition. But in 2025, a new trend is emerging, one that is far less intentional and far more concerning: quiet cracking. What is Quiet Cracking? Qui...