Emiratisation deadline looms

The Ministry is reminding private sector companies in the UAE to meet a key Emiratisation deadline, with penalties for those who fail to meet their targets. HE Farida Al Ali from Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation will talk us through their carrot and stick policy. UAE residents planning last-minute European holidays are facing a severe Schengen visa appointment crunch, with high demand, limited capacity and rising costs making travel harder to secure. Meanwhile worrying numbers - road accidents are rising sharply, up by 23% in 2025. Road safey expert Thomas Edelman will explain as more than half a million new drivers and 850,000 newly registered vehicles added pressure to the country’s roads. Meanwhile Abu Dhabi is opening its doors to culture with free museum access, while Art Dubai kicks off this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.