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Tasks of the 50: UAE consents to arrangements to dispatch fourth modern transformation program

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Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Sarah Bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology with representatives of 12 industrial entities at the launch of Fourth Industrial Revolution Programme, known as “UAE Industry 4.0”. Image Credit: WAM
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Program means to increment modern efficiency by 30% and add Dh25b to GDP

UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) marked Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with 12 modern elements and the Departments of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman to launch the recently reported Fourth Industrial Revolution Program, known as “UAE Industry 4.0”.

Dispatched as a feature of Projects of the 50 recently, “UAE Industry 4.0” will speed up the combination of 4IR arrangements and applications across the UAE’s modern area, upgrading UAE’s generally speaking modern intensity, driving down costs, expanding usefulness and effectiveness, upgrading quality, further developing wellbeing and making new positions.

The program intends to increment modern usefulness by 30% and add Dh25 billion to the public GDP.

“In accordance with our administration’s vision, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology centers around expanding the modern area’s commitment to the public GDP, empowering financial expansion and changing to an information based economy, said Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister for Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC CEO.

Champions 4.0 Network

The drive incorporates the foundation of the ‘Champions 4.0 Network’ , in which driving neighborhood and global organizations will join to share best practice in the arrangement of 4IR advances across the UAE’s modern area. Taking part elements incorporate the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), EDGE, Honeywell, Unilever, Ericsson, Schneider Electric, Emirates Global Aluminum, Microsoft, CISCO, SAP, AVEVA and Siemens.

The betwork will then, at that point, support the making of 100 “beacons”, or WEF-classified I4.0 associations, by 2031, while likewise developing the ideal business climate to build up or draw in 500 tech organizations by that very year. These anchor organizations will assist with driving usefulness, development and proficiency in their individual areas. One more key mainstay of the organization, is a program that will distinguish, survey and afterward help 200 organizations ready for Industry 4.0 change.

“UAE flaunts a dynamic modern area, one that has made a huge commitment to our quick financial turn of events. What’s more, with the cooperation between our public, private and scholarly areas, we have cultivated an empowering modern environment” said Al Jaber.

“UAE Industry 4.0 will expand on these skills to speed up the course of financial expansion currently in progress,” he added.

Zero in on tech-concentrated areas

The first-of-its-sort program in the Middle East will zero in on two equal tracks: fabricating an establishment for innovation inside existing enterprises in the UAE and cultivating the advancement of new, innovation escalated businesses.

Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology, said: “UAE Industry 4.0 is the foundation, and the initial step, on which we try to propel the public modern area and empower complete and reasonable financial development.”

“From the beginning, UAE Industry 4.0 was intended to expand on our current qualities including the UAE’s I4.0 guidelines and light-footed strategy improvement system, different anchor ventures and a-list ICT foundation, while utilizing organizations from across areas and businesses to catch the guarantee of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, ” said Al Amiri.

“Accordingly, the comprehensive and accomplice based program is intended to make drives that bring issues to light, energize information sharing and data, help ability and range of abilities improvement and, critically, offer impetuses and admittance to financing through significant elements, for example, the AED5bn as of late designated by the Emirates Development Bank for cutting edge innovation,” she added.

Al Amiri added, “The arrangements marked today with our financial improvement accomplices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman, will uphold the advancement of 4IR arrangements across the UAE’s modern area.”

She proceeded to say, “Close by our accomplices from the DEDs, through making the Champions 4.0 Network we mean to help arising, little and medium-sized organizations in embracing cutting edge innovation. Through a progression of exercises and studios our heroes will grandstand effective uses and best acts of 4IR and assume a significant part in driving the innovative change of the public modern area.”

“Eventually,” Al Amiri closed, “by onboarding our monetary advancement accomplices and bosses of industry today, we are laying the preparation to work with an empowering modern environment which can help the 4IR abilities that will be basic to the maintainable financial improvement of our country.”

UAE Industry 4.0 has been intended to add to UAE’s authority’s vision illustrated in the Principles of the 50 – building the best and most unique economy on the planet, zeroing in on human resources, and solidifying the situation of the country as a worldwide center for computerized, specialized, and logical greatness over the course of the following 50 years and then some.

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KHDA and Parkin team up to make school parking faster and more affordable

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Parking around schools in Dubai could soon become far less stressful after the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) signed a major new partnership with Parkin Company PJSC to simplify parking subscriptions across the emirate.

The new collaboration introduces a digitally integrated system designed to make parking applications faster, smoother, and more convenient for students, teachers, and educational staff.

Goodbye paperwork, hello instant verification

Until now, applicants had to rely on:

  • Manual approvals from schools
  • Document submissions
  • Eligibility checks handled separately

Under the new system, KHDA and Parkin will integrate their platforms to allow real-time eligibility verification, dramatically reducing administrative steps while maintaining strict data privacy standards.

Parking discounts of up to 80%

The initiative also includes heavily discounted parking packages for educational institutions and students:

  • Dh100 per month
  • Dh1,000 annually

According to Parkin, this represents savings of up to 80% compared to standard parking subscriptions.

Support beyond just parking

The company said the partnership also strengthens support around schools during:

  • Peak pick-up and drop-off times
  • School events
  • High-traffic periods

For parents, teachers, and students navigating Dubai’s busy school zones, the latest move could mean one thing: less paperwork, smoother parking, and fewer daily headaches.

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New UAE wage law explained: What workers and employers need to know

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has unveiled strict new rules requiring private sector companies to pay employee salaries on the first day of every month starting June 1, 2026.

The move, introduced under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, is part of a wider push to strengthen wage protection and improve labour compliance across the UAE.

Salaries must be paid on time

Under the new regulation:

  • Salaries for the previous month must be transferred through the approved Wage Protection System (WPS) or another authorised payment platform.
  • Any payment made after the due date will officially be considered delayed.

The ministry also stated that companies must provide proof and documentation confirming salary transfers.

What happens if companies delay salaries?

Authorities outlined escalating penalties that become more severe the longer salaries remain unpaid.

From Day 2:

  • Companies enter electronic monitoring
  • Warning notices are issued

From Day 5:

  • Suspension of new work permits may begin
  • Employers are formally notified to clear the unpaid wages

From Day 11:

  • Administrative fines apply for repeat violations
  • Companies may be downgraded to the third business classification category

From Day 16:

  • Labour disputes may be automatically registered for workers
  • More permit restrictions could follow, especially for larger companies and sectors such as:
    • Construction
    • Transport
    • Cleaning
    • Security
    • Recruitment services

From Day 21:

For companies employing 50 or more workers, repeated violations could lead to:

  • Referral to public prosecutors
  • Asset seizure orders
  • Travel bans on company officials

When is a company still considered compliant?

The ministry clarified that businesses remain compliant if they transfer:

  • At least 85% of total wages are on time

Employees also won’t be classified as unpaid if missing amounts are linked to legally documented deductions.

Some sectors exempt

The decision excludes:

  • Short-term permits under three months
  • Fishing boats
  • Citizen-owned taxis
  • Banks
  • Places of worship

The UAE has long pushed for stronger worker protections, but this marks one of the toughest enforcement frameworks yet for salary delays.

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UAE announces Eid holidays for private sector

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Residents across the UAE are preparing for an extended holiday after authorities officially announced the Eid Al Adha break for both private and public sector employees.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation confirmed that private sector workers will receive a four-day paid holiday starting Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29. Normal work will resume on Monday, June 1. A five-day paid holiday was announced earlier for public sector employees.

Moon sighting officially confirmed

The holiday announcement follows the UAE’s official confirmation of the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent moon sighting on Sunday evening.

Authorities said the sighting was verified through specialised committees and observatories using advanced astronomy technology, officially declaring Monday, May 18, as the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah 1447 AH.

As a result:

  • Day of Arafah will fall on May 26
  • Eid Al Adha will begin on May 27

Schools could enjoy up to 10 days off

There’s more good news for families.

The Ministry of Education confirmed that schools will close from May 25 to May 29 for the third-term midterm break, with classes resuming on June 1.

Private schools in Dubai will follow the same calendar, while some schools in Sharjah could see breaks stretching up to 10 days, including weekends.

Travel rush expected

With long weekends lining up for offices and students alike, travel demand is expected to surge as residents begin planning holidays, family gatherings, and Eid celebrations.

For many across the UAE, the countdown to one of the year’s biggest holidays has officially begun.

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