Tabby Card Network Expands to Apple Store With Interest-Free Installments

Working in the UAE in 2026 means navigating a rapidly modernizing labor framework that includes flexible work contracts, a 4.5-day government work week, mandatory health insurance, and tax-free salaries offset by a high cost of living. Recent reforms have strengthened employee protections, introduced remote work regulations, and created new pathways for freelancers and gig workers.

Dubai startups raised $251M across 94 deals in Q1 2026, driven by fintech mega-rounds and new government accelerator programs. The ecosystem now hosts 96 tracked companies with 84 open roles.