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          There is no automatic state pension for foreign workers and no strict mandatory retirement age for expats in the private sector. Getty Images

          Baby boomers in UAE delay retirement to maintain residency and meet rising costs

          MoneyNovember 22, 2025
          Many Gen Z candidates want a top-tier role immediately after graduating, which can lead to misalignment with employers, recruiters say. Getty Images

          Recruiters in UAE warn young people against leaning solely on AI to create CVs

          MoneyNovember 08, 2025
          Wasim Ahmed says property and gold are the only asset classes he invests in. Photo: Banke International Properties

          'I earn up to Dh100,000 a month in property sales'

          MoneyNovember 04, 2025
          On average, 37 new agents enter the Dubai property market every day. Getty Images

          Dubai real estate firms increase hiring of brokers, but retention remains weak

          MoneyOctober 30, 2025
          The skills and experience of many people coming to the UAE fail to match employers' requirements, said Cooper Fitch. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE employees face salary contraction as competition from new residents rises

          MoneyOctober 29, 2025
          Sharlene Lowe enjoys travelling to different countries in her job. Antonie Robertson / The National

          ‘I earn up to Dh24,000 a month as first-class flight attendant'

          MoneyOctober 21, 2025
          The UAE has seen a massive influx of jobseekers that has put incumbent employees on the back foot when it comes to negotiating raises. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Fewer UAE jobseekers get desired salary amid global talent influx

          MoneyOctober 20, 2025
          Sebastien Aguilar says tracking all his expenses allowed him to take control of his finances. Pawan Singh / The National

          ‘I saved 70% of my Dh35,000 monthly income to retire at 33’

          MoneyOctober 07, 2025
          Government agencies, data-driven industries and the property sector are leading the way for bonuses, recruiters say. Getty Images

          Only high-margin industries may pay bonuses before year-end, recruiters say

          MoneyOctober 04, 2025
          Altan Tutar, chief executive and co-founder of MoreMarkets, studied AI but moved into the crypto market. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          ‘I earn up to Dh50,000 a month as a crypto start-up founder'

          MoneySeptember 23, 2025
          Hannan Moti, founder of online coding academy iCodejr, saves between 8 per cent to 10 per cent of his monthly income. Victor Besa / The National

          Ex-banker lives on Dh10,000 salary in Dubai to limit new company's costs

          MoneySeptember 09, 2025
          Salary transfer accounts are highly valuable to banks. Getty Images

          Customers should look beyond bonuses while transferring salaries to UAE banks

          MoneySeptember 07, 2025
          Jayesh Jain invests in real estate, UAE stocks and gold. Antonie Robertson / The National

          'I earn up to Dh30,000 and aim to retire by 40'

          MoneyAugust 26, 2025
          No employer in the UAE can decide not to pay a basic salary. Antonie Robertson / The National

          ‘Can my employer withhold my basic salary if customers default?’

          MoneyAugust 25, 2025
          Employers in the UAE now recognise that a good pay cheque alone is not enough to retain top talent. Illustration: Nick Donaldson / The National

          UAE firms offer signing bonus, golden visas and wellness packages to woo talent

          MoneyAugust 20, 2025
          Alexandra Warren owns a three-bedroom apartment in Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

          'I earned Dh195,000 in July but you have to hustle'

          MoneyAugust 12, 2025
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