Dec 30, 2022 2 min read

UAE introduces unemployment insurance scheme from January 01, 2023

The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on September 15, 2022 confirmed the introduction of the Unemployment Insurance scheme in UAE.

The Unemployment Insurance scheme is a form of insurance/social security that provides Emiratis and residents working in the federal and private sectors, financial support if they lose their jobs, as a result of termination by their employers except:

Eligibility Requirements

Cost of subscription

Compensation amount and Duration

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