After implementing the new work week system in the UAE, this survey shows that the positive impact index hit low score in different aspects including life-career balance and productivity.
RequestTwo years after COVID-19, this study explored the social impact of the pandemic on people’s life in Dubai. It revealed that life was somehow back to normal, while some life aspects had remained affected.
Request74% of UAE nationals and residents who took part in the questionnaire had full confidence in the ability of the UAE government to fight Covid-19 outbreak.
Request86% of both UAE nationals and residents who took part in Covid-19 survey have totally agreed that the measures which were taken by the government to combat the pandemic were effective.
Request75% of Covid-19 survey respondents confirmed their willingness to volunteer in any efforts that may help control the outbreak in the UAE with 78% UAE nationals and 72% residents.
RequestVAT implementation affected cash flow in some companies, especially when transaction costs collected from clients after VAT payment to the government. Meanwhile, exports from Dubai to some African countries declined after VAT implementation in the UAE.
Request78.1% of Emirati respondents don’t know that VAT charged on house construction is refunded, versus only 21.9% who know that; among who only 37.7% are familiar with VAT refund procedures.
Request40.1% of resident respondents said they would reconsider their stay in the UAE after the VAT implementation, compared to 68.7% who had the same opinion before implementation in 2017.
Request37.1% of survey respondents altered their purchasing habits after VAT implementation attempting to cope with increased prices of goods and services compared to 69.2% who had expected their purchasing habits to change before VAT implementation in 2017 survey.
Request25.6% of survey respondents know that VAT will not be imposed on all goods and services, with only 8.5% are aware that education, health services and 100 basic will be exempted.
Request70% of survey respondents don’t see VAT as a beneficial economic procedure for the UAE.
Request72% of respondents look at domestic violence as an unacceptable behavior, while 82% know what domestic violence is and can identify it when it takes place.
RequestThe majority of Dubai residents, almost 94%, are completely or partially aware about human trafficking crimes, while only 21% are not.
Request73% of Dubai residents follow English language media channels to get their news updates, while only 24% prefer the Arabic news sources.
Request75.9% of Dubai residents are eager to be updated on UAE’s local news. Sports news is also a must know for 65.8%. Science and art gained 37.3% and 30.1%.
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