The Circular imposes the following requirements: The Circular mandates employees of Government Ministries & other Federal entities who have not yet taken the COVID-19 vaccine to undertake a COVID-19 Nasal Swab Test (PCR) once every 7 days, the cost of which is to be borne by the employee. Employees who are unable to take the […]
UAE: Abu Dhabi Circular No. 16 of 2020
The Abu Dhabi Department of Government Support issued Circular No. 16 of 2020 to all government entities and companies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi requiring the following measures to be taken: All employees attending the workplace to undertake a Nasal Swab Test (PCR) once every 14 days, the cost of which is to be […]
United Arab Emirates: 10 year Golden Visa
The UAE has announced that it will grant the 10 year golden visa to all PHD holders, all doctors, engineers in the fields of computer engineering, electronics, programming, electricity, and biotechnology, and top achievers of accredited universities in the country scoring 3.8 GPA and above. The law has not yet been published.
UAE: Decree by law No. 6 of 2020 amending some provisions of Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 concerning the regulation of Labour Relations
The following amendments have been introduced to the UAE Labour Law (Law No. 8 of 1980, as amended): Article 32 has been extended to provide that the female worker is entitled to a wage equal to that of a male worker where she is performing the same work, or other remuneration of equal value. Article […]
UAE: Residents no longer require approval to return to the UAE
The UAE government has advised that a special approval for residents returning to the UAE is no longer needed.
UAE: Administrative circular clarifies approach labour courts are required to take in matters concerning the calculation of commission in employment cases
The new administrative circular clarifies the approach labour courts are required to take, in particular towards the calculation of commission within employment cases
UAE: New Long–Term Residence Permits
The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates announced new conditions for getting a long-term residence permits for innovators.
United Arab Emirates: Ministerial Resolution No. 762 of 2017 on the Establishment and Licensing of Domestic Labour Service Centres
The new law published by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation regulates recruitment centres for the recruitment of domestic workers
United Arab Emirates: Ministerial Resolution No. 787 of 2017 Regulating Teleworking
The new law, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, introduces a system of remote working for UAE nationals
United Arab Emirates: Federal Law No. 17 of 2017 concerning entry and residence of foreign nationals in the UAE
The new law amends some provisions of the Federal Law No. 6 of 1973 concerning entry and residence of foreign nationals in the UAE