Nearly three years after the new UAE labour law that came into effect - employment experts say you can already see the difference in the employment market. But with the cost of living rising sharply - mostly due to housing costs - it seems like side hustles are becoming the norm for employees in the UAE.

Nearly three years after the new UAE labour law that came into effect - employment experts say you can already see the difference in the employment market. But with the cost of living rising sharply - mostly due to housing costs - it seems like side hustles are becoming the norm for employees in the UAE.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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dnata Travel is seeing a significant rise in international bookings, with 90% of customers opting for trips abroad - a sharp increase from last year when only 60% of travellers chose to fly abroad.

dnata Travel is seeing a significant rise in international bookings, with 90% of customers opting for trips abroad - a sharp increase from last year when only 60% of travellers chose to fly abroad.

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Air pollution levels in the UAE have dropped significantly—by more than 20% in the past year, according to a study by Swiss company IQAir.

Air pollution levels in the UAE have dropped significantly&mdash;by more than 20% in the past year, according to a study by Swiss company IQAir.

UAE’s Air is Getting Cleaner

Three years after the UAE loosened labour laws for independent workers, freelancers are thriving—some commanding up to $1,000 (AED 3,600) per day! A new survey from Outsized reveals that day rates start at $300 (AED 1,100), proving that being your own boss can be seriously lucrative.

Join us as we break down the numbers, explore which industries are booming, and ask: is freelancing the future of work in the UAE?

Three years after the UAE loosened labour laws for independent workers, freelancers are thriving&mdash;some commanding up to $1,000 (AED 3,600) per day! A new survey from Outsized reveals that day rates start at $300 (AED 1,100), proving that being your own boss can be seriously lucrative.
Join us as we break down the numbers, explore which industries are booming, and ask: is freelancing the future of work in the UAE?

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