extra Leave at heart of new Law

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

> In-house promotions with more leniency and flexibility

> Overtime pay and scrapping of mandatory 40-hour work week requirement

> Periodic bonuses

> Innovative hiring practices and methods, like remote work options

> More flexible promotion requirements

DECENT LIVING STANDARDS

> Emiratisation in government agencies

> Support for working Emirati women and families

> Stipend (or entitlements) for Emirati citizens’ wives and children under age 21

> Stipend for expatriate workers’ families and three children who are under age 21

DETERMINED ONES

> Reduced working hours depending on necessity

> Five special leaves

> Priority in employment

EDUCATION

> Five paid leaves for educational purposes, including research and academic papers

> Travel for learning and educational purposes

> Modern field training methods after graduation

> More flexible promotion requirements