Fifa World Cup: 1 in 9 plan to call sick, one-third to work from home, ...

One in nine expatriates in the UAE plan to call in sick after watching their home nation's matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as overnight kick-offs continue to test work schedules across the country, according to a new survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters. The survey found that 11 per cent of expat professionals expect to take sick leave following their national team's matches,...