Covid-19 taught us that social security is a vital part of an employee’s longevity, and employers retaining their best people after the event. In Saudi Arabia, social insurance covers all aspects of social security, with the Saudi government agency General...
Understanding Payroll Accounting in Simple Terms | OPS Accountant jokes are not in short supply. Heard the one about why the accountant was thrilled to have completed a jigsaw puzzle in 59 weeks? Because on the box it said 8-12 years. Yes. And what do you call a...
Ramadan Kareem: Wishes from OPS | OPS What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and lasts for 29 to 30 days every year, ending with the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. Muslims...
VAT Basics Explained for Businesses | OPS Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE is the new kid on the block. It was introduced at the start of 2018 as a tax on the consumption of goods and services supplied by a taxable person – someone who carries out an economic activity...
The Easy Way to Switch Payroll Providers | OPS If you don’t get payroll right, your company can face crippling difficulties. The point of outsourcing payroll is to save time and money, and reduce your stress. But what if your payroll provider no longer ticks all the...
UAE Labour Law: Key Points Every Employer Should Know | OPS The UAE labour law is for people working in the private sector of The United Arab Emirates. It was originally set out by the Ministry of Labour in 1980 under Federal Law No. 8. If you have a company or...