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Image credit: WAM/Website Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, has unveiled ambitious plans for the airline’s growth in 2025, targeting approximately 21.5 million passengers by the end of the year, more than double the number recorded in 2022. Read-Flying Etihad? Know about these latest developments Speaking with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Neves outlined how this growth will be supported by a significant fleet expansion. The airline expects to receive 18 new aircraft by the end of the year, with two already added to the fleet and 16 more scheduled for delivery in the coming months. Having transported…

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Image: Pexels The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has shut down 77 social media accounts during the first half of 2025 for legal violations. The action followed investigations by MoHRE, which revealed that these accounts were operating without official licences and engaging in the unauthorised recruitment of domestic workers—an explicit breach of regulations. MoHRE has reiterated its call for employers, Emirati nationals, and resident families to deal only with licensed and approved domestic worker recruitment agencies when hiring. The Ministry warned against engaging with unofficial social media…

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Image: Getty Images The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has launched the “National AI Index,” a strategic initiative designed to assess and enhance government entities’ readiness to adopt artificial intelligence technologies. More than 180 representatives from participating government bodies took part in the first assessment cycle. The index aims to evaluate institutional preparedness, monitor progress on an ongoing basis, and offer tailored recommendations to accelerate AI development efforts and generate national-level impact. It is designed to align government actions with Saudi Arabia’s strategic priorities in AI and support the realisation of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Structured around three…

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Image credit: Getty Images The UAE has emerged as the most optimistic country globally in terms of hiring expectations for the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS). With a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of over 48 per cent, the UAE significantly outpaces the global average of over 24 per cent, demonstrating the continued resilience and vitality of its labour market as the region pushes forward with diversification and innovation. Read-Inclusivity in the workplace: A strategic imperative for the UAE The report, based on responses from more than 530 employers across the country, found…

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