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NextGen FDI 2.0: UAE Adds Digital Banking Partners to Fast-Track Visas and Accounts for Relocating Tech Firms

NextGen FDI 2.0: UAE Adds Digital Banking Partners to Fast-Track Visas and Accounts for Relocating Tech Firms

The Ministry of Economy has expanded its NextGen FDI package, adding Emirates NBD and Wio Bank to provide same-day corporate and salary accounts, while streamlining golden visas and work-permit quotas for tech firms relocating to the UAE. The update removes a key pain-point—banking delays—that previously slowed staff mobilisation.

Feb 20, 2026
Ramadan 2026: UAE Confirms Overtime Premiums for Work Beyond Shortened Hours

Ramadan 2026: UAE Confirms Overtime Premiums for Work Beyond Shortened Hours

MOHRE has reiterated that private-sector staff who work beyond the two-hour Ramadan reduction must receive 25 percent overtime—or 50 percent for night shifts. The reminder helps firms budget correctly and avoid hefty labour-law fines during the holy month.

Feb 20, 2026

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