
The UAE is a place where life moves forward, calmly, confidently, and with care. And behind that sense of safety and stability are people who show up every day, often without recognition, to make it possible.
To the visible front liners and also to the quiet contributors who work behind the scenes, we would like to say Thank You. Thank you UAE is also an invitation to pause, reflect and pass the gratitude forward creating a ripple of appreciation across the UAE.
Take a moment to acknowledge the people who make a difference in your own world. If someone has made your day easier, safer, or brighter, they deserve a thank you. Send us your thank‑you message and be part of Thank You, UAE. Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness carry the greatest impact.
Starting June 1, private firms in the UAE will need to pay employees on the first of each month or face strict penalties as the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) removes the 15-day grace period for payments under a new resolution.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of drones targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced for private sector employees in the UAE.