Author: Kim Kiyingi
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UAE Golden Visa Salary Requirement: What the AED 30,000 Rule Actually Means
See how salary thresholds compare across UAE roles in the Dubai and UAE Salary Guides.
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Limited vs Unlimited Contract UAE: What the Law Actually Says in 2026
You searched “limited vs unlimited contract UAE” and most of what came up is wrong. The unlimited employment contract was abolished in 2022. If you are still making decisions based on that distinction, you are working from law that no longer exists. This article covers what replaced it, what changed for termination and gratuity, and…
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Maternity Leave UAE 2026: Your Full Legal Entitlement Explained
You are pregnant, employed in the UAE, and your HR team just gave you three different answers about your maternity leave. Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 sets out your rights clearly. This guide covers the entitlement, the pay split, what your employer cannot do, and the one benefit almost no one tells new mothers…
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UAE Wage Protection System 2026: What Employers Must Know Before Day 21
Your payroll team submitted the WPS file. Salaries left your account. And on Day 2 of the new month, MOHRE issued formal warnings anyway. Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, in force from 1 June 2026, removed the grace period entirely and created a direct path from a missed salary to criminal referral in 21…
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UAE Labour Law for Expats 2026: Notice Period, Gratuity and Termination Rights
A plain-English guide to UAE labour law for expat workers. Covers contracts, leave, gratuity, notice periods, and how to file a complaint with MOHRE.
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Hotel Interview Tips for the UAE: How to Prepare and Impress
How to prepare for a hotel job interview in the UAE. Covers interview formats, UAE-specific questions, what to wear, and how to follow up after your interview.
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How to Write a UAE Hotel CV That Gets Shortlisted
A complete guide to writing a hotel CV for UAE and Dubai that passes ATS systems and gets you shortlisted. Includes format, summary examples, and a pre-send checklist.
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How Hiring Has Changed: 2001 to 2026
Twenty-five years changes everything. I started my career in HR at the beginning of this century. Back then, hiring looked nothing like it does today. The tools, the speed, the expectations from both sides of the table: all different. Here is what I have seen change, and what it means if you hire people for…
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How to Audit Your Professional Network (And Why Most People Skip It)
You have hundreds of LinkedIn connections. You have contacts saved in your phone from jobs you left years ago. You have business cards in a drawer somewhere, from conferences you barely remember. How many of those contacts would take your call today? Most professionals never audit their network. They collect contacts and move on. The…
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How to Evaluate ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Answers in a Dubai Interview
Why This Question Matters More Than You Think ‘Tell me about yourself’ is not small talk. It is the single most revealing question in any interview because it tests four things simultaneously: professional clarity, communication skill, market awareness, and self-awareness. In Dubai, it carries extra diagnostic weight. You are assessing whether the candidate understands the…
