Freezone employees and a few other categories are exempt from the scheme, for other private and public sector workers, the scheme is mandatory
unemployment
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
UAE workers to face fines for failing to sign up for unemployment insurance
It is mandatory for all employees working in the UAE to be registered for the unemployment insurance scheme or face fines
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
UAE announces mandatory unemployment insurance grace period for employees
The UAE’s unemployment insurance scheme came into effect on January 1, 2023
ban on single-use plastic bags
Revealed: New UAE rules to ban plastic bags, reform unemployment, Emiratisation
Three new rules have come into effect this year
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
UAE mandatory insurance begins on January 1, here’s how to get $16,338 job loss cover
UAE Unemployment Insurance Scheme to begin on Sunday
insurance policy
UAE announces start date of pioneering Unemployment Insurance Scheme
The new insurance scheme, announced by the ministry of human resources and Emiratisation, will be opened to UAE nationals and residents
insurance policy
UAE unemployment insurance now mandatory: How you can get AED20,000 a month explained
The UAE unemployment insurance scheme is now required for all employees. Here’s everything you need to know about the new programme
insurance
UAE announces mandatory unemployment insurance
UAE unemployment insurance will be mandatory for employees from January
Central Bank
Inflation, Central Banks, and why it matters
Inflation is the key reason behind a dismal year for investments. Despite regional nuances, the issue is truly global and may not find a quick solution. Volatility should prevail for the coming months
Emiratis
UAE Unemployment Insurance Scheme: All you need to know
The new scheme is applicable to all federal government employees and the private sector
basic salary
UAE Unemployment Insurance Scheme launches today: AED20k cover
Insured residents and locals will be compensated with a cash amount for a set period until new employment is found
diversify economy
Saudi unemployment rates drop 9.7 percent in second quarter of 2022
Overall unemployment rates in the kingdom stood at 5.8 percent in Q2, down from 6.6 percent the same period last year
Arab youth
Unemployment and cost of living are biggest issues facing young Arabs
Survey highlights biggest challenges facing young Arabs
blue-collar workers
Unemployment pay to boost MENA startups, protect ‘most vulnerable’ workers: Experts
The unemployment scheme will offer blue-collar workers some ‘breathing room’ to find other roles, startup founders told Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi
Video: Five things you need to know about the UAE’s unemployment pay scheme
The unemployment pay scheme will provide financial security and ensure the availability of income for expats and Emiratis who have lost their jobs
Abu Dhabi
Safety net provided by UAE unemployment pay will prevent poverty and distress, experts say
The unemployment insurance scheme will also benefit businesses by promoting the smooth and efficient operation of the employment market for Emiratis and expats alike, experts said
Dubai
Unemployment pay is a ‘huge step for employee rights’ and will reduce dependency on firms: experts
UAE workers will no longer need to consider relocating immediately or leaving the country due to lack of income, or be forced to incur debt to survive in the event of employment, experts said