As published in Khaleej Times By Sherouk Zakaria Recent legislation also affords female employees extended maternity leave, equal salary Female employees in the UAE’s private sector feel empowered as the new labour law introduces anti-discrimination and harassment provisions, equal pays and extended maternity leaves. Announced on Monday, the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating labour relations introduced major…
As published in Khaleej Times By Sherouk Zakaria Law is part of the government’s efforts to create a competitive work environment The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today issued a new decree to regulate labour relations in the private sector across different work models, including part-time and temporary work, along with safeguarding employee rights and…
UAE: New labour laws to go into effect in February 2022 As published in Khaleej Times by A Staff Reporter The new regulations will relate to different work categories, including part-time and condensed working hours, among others The law — issued by the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan — aims to govern different work categories,…
As published in Times Now Digital Abu Dhabi’s new law — the first civil law passed by the Emirates concerning non-Muslim family matters — is a gamechanger for the UAE’s talent acquisition. KEY HIGHLIGHTS ______________________________ • A new court will be established in Abu Dhabi to handle non-Muslim family matters that will operate both in English and Arabic. • The…
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A set of 10 principles will serve as a strategic roadmap for the UAE’s new era of political, economic and social development. Announced as the UAE marks 50 years of its founding, the ‘Principles of the 50’ document will help the country chart out its future over the next 50 years. All government agencies, including the legislative system, police and…
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As published in Khaleej times, By Issac John The UAE, a dramatic move, announced on Wednesday that it would allow investors and entrepreneurs full ownership of companies from June 1, 2021. Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq in a tweet confirmed that the latest decision is a new step that reflects the UAE government’s commitment…