Dozens of Indian farm workers have been rescued from harsh working conditions akin to slavery in northern Italy, according to police reports. These 33 workers were promised jobs and a better future by two Indian nationals, only to find themselves trapped in gruelling labour. Allegedly forced to work over 10 hours daily, seven days a […]
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has introduced a comprehensive plan to support pilgrims and Hajj service providers during the 1445 AH Hajj season. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the initiative aims to offer extensive assistance to both organizations and individuals involved in facilitating the Hajj pilgrimage. As […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a plan to establish 6,000 rest stations for delivery service workers nationwide. To facilitate access, an interactive map will be launched, aiding workers in locating these stations during the compulsory midday break from June 15 to September 15, 2024. This initiative aims […]
Dubai Police has recently distributed winter clothing among 350 workers in the labour accommodations at Jebel Ali as part of the ‘Winter Clothing” initiative. This initiative was carried out by the Positive Spirit Initiative, the General Department of Human Rights, Jebel Ali Police Station, the Safety Ambassadors, in collaboration with the ‘Thanks for your Giving’ […]
A couple from Western Australia are preparing for their retirement after taking home $1.9 million (AED6 m) from the state’s lotto pool. The couple revealed they had considered changing their tried and true number selections for the first time in decades after failing to find success. “We’ve been playing the same numbers for 22 years […]
Dubai-based Edtech company Coded Minds started an education initiative for Blue Collar workers to upgrade their skills. In a one-year certification program, the workers will learn technology and communication skills from basic to the advanced level which will help them to enhance their professional abilities. While sharing the details, Amna Khaishgi, Managing Director Global from […]
Apple has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after discovering last week that the company violated Apple’s code of conduct by asking student employees to work night shifts or overtime. The supplier has wilfully mis-classified student workers and falsified paperwork to disguise the violations, and in some cases also breached the code by permitting […]
Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday began 48 hours of promotions as part of “Prime Day,” a closely watched marketing event the company had postponed due to operational challenges from the coronavirus pandemic. The event, typically held in July to boost summer sales, is now a kickoff to what will be an earlier holiday shopping season. The […]
