Salaries in the UAE are likely to rise by 4.5 per cent in 2020, with healthcare, pharmaceuticals and high-tech industries expected to benefit the most.
The lowest hike of 3.7 per cent is projected in the energy sector.
That's what the consultancy firm Mercer's latest survey indicates.
The study, which polled which more than 500 UAE companies, also found that nearly half of respondents plan to increase their headcount next year.
Microsoft's global outage eases after disrupting businesses, governments
A global outage of Microsoft Outlook and Teams was easing on Friday after nearly 24 hours of chaos that crippled online communications, forcing some organisations to revert to fax.
Dubai Investments reports AED 1.13 billion profit before tax
Dubai Investments has reported profit before tax of AED 1.13 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up from AED 1.10 billion during the same period last year.
Dubai retains position as leading maritime city
Dubai has retained its position as the Middle East's leading maritime city and ranked 12th globally in the 2026 Leading Maritime Cities report by DNV and Menon Economics.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down, leaving the AI industry without its biggest champion and clouding the future of the chipmaker he built into an AI powerhouse.
DEWA reports record-breaking AED25.74 billion revenue in 2026
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported record-breaking revenue of AED25.74 billion in the first nine months of 2026 - up 3 per cent on last year.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
