Good morning from The National on May 20, 2024.
Here is your digest of what is making the headlines in the Emirates.
Companies across the UAE are extending paternity leave and introducing more support for new fathers in HR policies, workplace experts have told The National.
Under the UAE Labour Law, fathers are entitled to five working days off, but many companies are offering significantly more.
Last month, luxury goods retailer the Chalhoub Group extended paternity leave from 14 to 30 calendar days in eight countries in which it operates, including the UAE.
This can be taken in one block or spread out in the first six months of a child’s birth.
The new policy puts Chalhoub Group within the region’s top 10 per cent of organisations for parental leave benefits, and earned it the parent-friendly label from the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority.
Read Katy Gillett's full story here
Longevity focus should be on good health, Saudi health chief says
Longevity science is fast becoming a cornerstone of the world we live in, as average life expectancy rises alongside a decline in birth rates globally.
It was a key topic of discussion at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Healthcare Week, which concluded on Thursday, where The National spoke to Princess Dr Haya bint Khaled.
As vice president of organisational strategy and development for Hevolution Foundation, a global non-profit organisation based in Riyadh, Princess Dr Haya said that while extending life is a core goal, increasing the number of years people live in good health is equally, if not more, important.
“It's not about lifespan, it is about healthspan,” she said.
Read more from Shireena Al Nowais here
Three Dubai Metro stations reopen after flood closures
Three Dubai Metro stations have reopened after flooding last month, the Roads and Transport Authority announced.
Trains are now operating as normal at Onpassive, Equiti and Mashreq stations on the Red Line. The stations had been out of service since the April 16 storm that affected vast areas of the UAE.
The Energy Metro Station is expected to return to service next week.
Read the full report here
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COMING UP
- Abu Dhabi Comedy Week – Andrew Schulz – The Life Tour: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi – May 22
- Kadim Al Sahir Live: Coca-Coca Arena, Dubai – May 23
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