On January 1, 2023, the UAE introduced a mandatory unemployment insurance scheme for Emiratis and expats working in both the public and private sectors. Authorities also announced that a fine of AED400 would be imposed on those who fail to register for the service before June 30th, 2023.
Those who are exempt from joining the scheme are:
Domestic helpers
Temporary contract workers
Juveniles under the age of 18
Retirees who’re entitled to a pension and/or joined a new job
Free Zone employees
and AED120 annually for those with a basic salary that exceeds AED16,000. For any queries, reach out to the Insurance Pool on 600599555.
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Employees from the following UAE Free Zones are exempt from the mandatory insurance scheme:
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Khalifa Industrial Zone
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi
Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones / ZonesCorp
Masdar City Free Zone
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Dubai
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)
Dubai Airport Free Zone
Dubai Auto ZZone
Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park (DuBiotech)
Dubai Car and Automotive City Free Zone (DUCAMZ)
Dubai Design District
Dubai Flower Center
Dubai Gold and Diamond Park
Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai Industrial City (DIC)
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai Internet City (DIC)
Dubai Knowledge Village
Dubai Logistics City
Dubai Media City
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Dubai Outsource Zone
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Science Park
Dubai Techno Park
Dubai Textile Village
Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone
International Media Production Zone
International Humanitarian City
Jebel Ali Free Zone
Jumeirah Lakes Towers Free Zone
Dubai South or DWC
Dubai Production City
Meydan Free zone
Sharjah
Hamriyah Free Zone
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
U.S.A. Regional Trade Center (USARTC) Free Zone
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams)
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone)
Ajman
Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Media City Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
RAK Maritime City Free Zone Authority (RMCFZA)
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone
Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone
Fujairah
Fujairah Free Zone
Fujairah Creative City
Umm Al Quwain
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ)
If you do not meet the exempt categories, you can subscribe to the Unemployment Insurance Scheme through 7 channels by paying a nominal amount and following easy steps. For more inquiries, call 600599555, download the ‘iloe’ smart app or click here.
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