Known to many global citizens as one of the most expat-friendly cities in the world, Dubai, has once again proven its popularity and appeal as it emerged as one of the top picks among expats looking for work.
The result is based on the in-depth study of the Boston Consultation Group and the Global Recruitment Alliance, ‘Decoding Global Talents: Live and Virtual’.
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi Make the List of Top 5 Destinations for Overseas Work
According to Mashable, Dubai’s diverse demographic, which highlights the emirate’s sparkly white beaches, rich cultural tapestry, and booming culinary and nightlife scene that make the Emirati capital a prime destination for professionals from all corners of the globe.
Pierre Antebi, co-managing director of The Network and one of the report’s authors in comments noted, “Hiring people from other countries is not a new practice for employers. But the trend of remote working makes it possible to do it on a broader scale and expand the available talent pool. There’s also an upside for workers, who can advance their careers without uprooting their lives.”
The in-depth report took three months to complete where 209,000 respondents in 190 countries participated.
Dubai ranked third behind London and Amsterdam, while Berlin and Abu Dhabi ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.
The report, however, noted a drop in the percentage of people willing to move abroad for work – down to 50% from 63%.
Despite this, it also revealed that people in the Middle East and North Africa are the biggest exception to the declining interest in working abroad.
A gas explosion occurred in a restaurant in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi on Monday – 31st August 2020. The blast happened in a restaurant on Sheik Rashid Bin Saeed Road. Cases of minor and moderate injuries are being treated in hospital. However there were 2 victims who lost their lives.
According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Rapid Intervention Teams of the Emergency and Public Safety Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police responded to a gas explosion that took place at a restaurant in a building on Rashid bin Saeed Street in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
The Command and Control Centre in Abu Dhabi received a report on Monday morning about an explosion in a restaurant. Immediately, the Rapid Intervention Teams rushed to the sport and safely evacuated the residents of the building, who sustained some minor to medium injuries, and cordoned off the area to ensure the safety of the public.
Abu Dhabi Police have said the injured have been transferred to the hospital for treatment.
Abu Dhabi Media Office shared updates on social media regarding the incident as they developed. They mentioned that Abu Dhabi Police received a report of an explosion was received at the operations centre this morning. Rapid intervention teams from the Emergency and Public Safety Department from Abu Dhabi Police’s Al Fallah centre immediately attended the scene.
UNFORTUNATELY, TWO VICTIMS LOST THEIR LIVES – ONE NEAR THE SITE OF THE INCIDENT, AND A SECOND PASSER-BY WHO WAS HIT BY DEBRIS. WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THEIR FAMILIES, GOD REST THEIR SOULS.
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMEDIAOFFICE) AUGUST 31, 2020
Teams are evacuating residents from the building safely, and cordoning off the area to ensure people’s safety.
The relevant departments are dealing with the situation directly. We urge people to avoid spreading rumours, and to use official news sources.
Abu Dhabi Police has evacuated all residents from the building safely with no injuries. Relevant teams are arranging temporary accommodation for residents until the building’s safety is assured.
According to on-site investigations, the incident was caused by a misalignment in the gas container fittings following refueling.
Unfortunately, two victims lost their lives – one near the site of the incident, and a second passer-by who was hit by debris. We extend our heartfelt condolences to their families, God rest their souls.
Rapid intervention teams from the Emergency and Public Safety Department from Abu Dhabi Police are working to carry out a comprehensive checkup of the building and neighbouring buildings to ensure that there are no further injuries, and to ensure residents’ safety.
Abu Dhabi Police is currently dealing with an explosion in the city caused by a gas installation in a restaurant in a building on Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed street, the explosion resulted in minor to moderate injuries, which are transferred to hospital – Abu Dhabi Police
The rapid intervention teams in the Directorate of Emergency and Public Safety of Abu Dhabi Police are currently dealing with an explosion expected to be caused by gas extensions Monday at a restaurant in a building in Rashid bin Saeed Street in Abu Dhabi, which resulted in minor-to-medium injuries and was taken to the hospital to receive treatment I’m sorry.
A report was received to the O.R. this morning regarding an explosion in a restaurant and immediately the rapid intervention teams at Al-Falah Center in the Directorate of Emergency and Public Safety of Abu Dhabi Police and the teams are currently underway in evacuating residents safely from the building and Circling the place to ensure the safety of the public.
Below are posts on social media regarding the said incident:
THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION THAT HAPPENED IN ABU DHABI AND MY FAMILY LIVES NEAR THE PLACE ?? PIC.TWITTER.COM/QOHM0PNW4R
The United Arab Emirates has taken pride of its rich cultural history, diversity, and unique journey into getting where it is today.
As there are far too many beautiful places to visit in the country, visitors starting this year can list a new itinerary they can explore (perhaps) for the first time in the UAE with the opening of the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace Library.
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Here’s What You Need to Know about Qasr Al Watan Presidential Library in Abu Dhabi
With its recent opening last March 11th, the Qasr Al Watan Library has become the latest addition to Abu Dhabi’s major cultural and tourism assets.
What’s also amazing about the grand public library, is the fact that it is housed in the centre of the Presidential Palace, which is now among the few open-to-public presidential palaces in the whole world. Wow!
If you’ve been to any countries in the Middle East and have seen their mosques, or important places of worship, you can expect that the Presidential Palace would not be any lower in terms of structural standard and quality.
Credits: Qasr Al Watan Website
Inside the palace, you will be welcomed into a library which features a whopping collection of at least 50,000 titles on different branches of science, as well as a wide range of literature regarding the UAE, which have all been curated for 35 years until now.
The library also provides access to reference materials on historical and geographic topics, as well as to the UAE’s social, political, cultural, and economic development of today.
Of note, guests can also get access to the government’s extensive collection of legislative material, official and historical documents, as well as on the history of the Middle East.
Credits: Qasr Al Watan Website
The library also offers an integrated reading experience, as materials are offered in both Arabic and English, as well as other languages.
Through a membership programme, members can borrow copied materials and other resources, for which titles can be found online on the Qasr Al Watan’s official website.
Other than the library, guests can go on a tour, dine, and purchase souvenir items at the Visitor Centre, as well as enjoy a light and sound show at the Presidential Palace.
The Palace is open daily, from 10 am to 8 pm. Guests can opt for a Garden Ticket only, which would allow you entry to the Palace Garden and Visitor Centre only, OR a Palace and Garden Ticket, for which you get additional access to the Main Palace, exhibits, public areas, and all zones within the premise.
Here are the ticket prices for each adult or junior visitor:
Garden Only Ticket: AED 25 (Adult) / AED 12 (Junior)
Moreover, guests can opt to upgrade their Palace and Garden Ticket with a Guided Tour, for an additional standard fee. Guided tours are directed every 30 minutes by an in-house Palace tour guide.
Prices are as follows:
Standard Guided Tour (English/Arabic): AED 30
Private Guided Tour (English/Arabic): AED 600
For more information on promotions and special offers, you may refer to the following information:
QASR AL WATAN
Location:Al Ras Al Akhdar – Abu Dhabi
PO Box 128717
United Arab Emirates
Other than witnessing one of the UAE’s monumental landmark buildings, a trip to the Qasr Al Qatan Library will also give visitors an insight into the country’s rich historical and political heritage, that, in itself, is an experience surely not to be missed!
