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Arabian Business
6 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE marriage laws: Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed announces new leave policy
Dubai government employees who are UAE nationals will receive 10 working days of marriage leave with full salary under a new decree. Issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, Decree No. (31) of 2025 regarding marriage leave for Dubai government employees on Thursday. The decree applies to national employees working in government agencies and authorities supervising special development zones and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Centre. Members of the judiciary and national military personnel in the emirate are included, with the exception of candidates. Dubai grants 10-day marriage leave 'The decree aims to enhance the foundations of psychological and family stability and strengthen the foundations for successful family life as it begins to be established, and to achieve a balance between the requirements of personal life and job duties and responsibilities,' the decree stated. However, employees must meet specific conditions to qualify for marriage leave. The employee's spouse must be a UAE citizen, and the employee must have passed the probationary period stipulated under human resources legislation applicable to their employer. The marriage contract must be certified by the competent authority and concluded after December 31, 2024. During marriage leave, employees will receive their full gross salary, including allowances and financial benefits stipulated under human resources legislation. Employees may use marriage leave at any time, either continuously or intermittently, within one year from the date of concluding the marriage contract. Government entities may agree to carry over marriage leave or any part thereof to the following year, based on serious reasons presented by the employee and after approval from their direct supervisor. The decree stipulates that government entities may not call upon employees during marriage leave, with the exception of military personnel if work requires it. Marriage leave shall be extended for the remaining period after the end of the call-up period. If employees are called upon during marriage leave to perform national or reserve service, or if they cannot use their marriage leave for the same reason, the leave or any remaining days shall be carried over to after the employee completes their service. The marriage leave must be used within one year of their return to work. Employees who transfer or are appointed to another government entity retain their right to marriage leave, or any part thereof, if they did not use it during their tenure with their previous government entity. Employees are entitled to combine marriage leave with any other leave they are entitled to under human resources legislation in force at their employer. The Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council will issue the necessary decisions to implement the provisions of this decree. Any provision in other legislation will be repealed to the extent that it conflicts with its provisions. The decree came into effect on January 1, 2025 and will be published in the Official Gazette.
What's On
6 days ago
- Business
- What's On
Employees in Dubai Can Now Take 10 Days of Marriage Leave
Eligible Dubai Government employees can now enjoy 10 working days of fully paid marriage leave, thanks to a new directive issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The newly announced Decree No. (31) of 2025 aims to support employees during one of life's biggest milestones, granting them the flexibility to take this leave either all at once or spread out across the year. So, who qualifies? The decree applies exclusively to Emirati citizens employed by Dubai Government departments, including those working in free zones, special development zones, and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It also covers Emirati members of the judicial authority and Emirati military personnel, although cadets are excluded from this benefit. What's covered? Here's what eligible employees can expect: • 10 working days of fully-paid marriage leave, including all allowances and financial entitlements as per their HR policies. • The leave can be used all at once or in separate blocks, as long as it's taken within one year from the date of marriage. • In certain cases, unused marriage leave can be carried over to the following year, with valid reasons and supervisor approval. Conditions to keep in mind There are a few important boxes to tick before employees can take advantage of the new policy: • The employee must have completed their probation. • The marriage contract must be officially attested by the relevant UAE authority. • The spouse must also be an Emirati citizen. • The marriage must have taken place on or after January 1, 2025. No work calls, unless you're military Once marriage leave is approved, government departments are not allowed to recall employees, ensuring they can fully enjoy this special time. The only exception? Military personnel may be called back if duty requires it, but don't worry, their remaining leave will be postponed and resumed later. This latest move reflects Dubai's ongoing commitment to supporting work-life balance and creating a positive environment for its national workforce. And for newly married Emirati employees, it's a pretty good excuse to take a break and celebrate. Image: Unsplash > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
The National
7 days ago
- Business
- The National
Sheikh Mohammed grants Dubai government employees 10 days' marriage leave
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday issued a decree regarding marriage leave for Dubai government employees. It states that employees are entitled to fully paid marriage leave for a period of 10 working days. It also allows employees to combine marriage leave with any other leave they are entitled to. The aim is to enhance psychological and family stability, and strengthen the foundations for successful family life, while achieving a balance between personal life requirements and job duties. The decree covers Emirati employees working in government agencies and authorities supervising special development zones and free zones. What are the rules? The decree specifies that the employee's husband or wife must also be a UAE citizen. It also states that the employee must have successfully passed their probationary period. The marriage contract must also be certified in the country and concluded after December 31, last year. A copy of the marriage contract must be submitted only once when applying for leave. During the leave period, the employee is entitled to receive their full gross salary, including allowances and financial benefits. They may also use marriage leave at any time, whether continuously or intermittently, in one year from the date of concluding the marriage contract. A government entity cannot call on an employee during marriage leave, with the exception of military personnel if work requires it.
Khaleej Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed announces 10-day paid marriage leave for govt employees
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued a decree on Wednesday, July 16, regarding marriage leave for Dubai government employees who are UAE nationals. According to the regulations stipulated in this decree Decree No. (31) of 2025, an employee is entitled to a fully paid marriage leave of 10 working days. The decree also allows the employee to combine marriage leave with any other leave they are entitled to under the legislation regulating human resources affairs in force at their employer. The decree specifies the conditions for granting marriage leave, which are that the employee's husband or wife must be a citizen of the UAE, and that the employee has successfully completed the prescribed probationary period in accordance with the legislation regulating human resources affairs applicable to their employer, or as determined by the employer in this regard. Furthermore, the marriage contract must be certified by the competent authority in the country and concluded after December 31, 2024. A copy of the marriage contract must be submitted only once when applying for marriage leave. Full gross salary During the marriage leave period, an employee is entitled to their full gross salary, including allowances and financial benefits stipulated under the applicable human resources legislation in force at their employer. They may also use their marriage leave at any time, whether continuous or intermittent, within one year of the marriage contract. The government entity may approve the transfer of marriage leave, or any part thereof, to the following year, based on serious reasons provided by the employee and with the approval of their direct supervisor. The decree stipulates that a government entity may not call up an employee during marriage leave, with the exception of military personnel if work requires it. The remaining period of marriage leave shall be extended beyond the end of the call-up period. If an employee is called up during marriage leave to perform national or reserve service, or if they are unable to use their marriage leave for the same reason, the marriage leave, or any remaining days thereof, shall be transferred until after the employee completes their national or reserve service. The marriage leave or any remaining days thereof shall be used within one year of their return to work. If an employee is transferred or appointed to another government entity, they retain the right to their marriage leave, or any unused portion of it, if they did not take it during their tenure with the previous government entity." The decree applies to UAE national employees working in government entities and within the authorities supervising special development zones and free zones, including the Dubai International Financial Centre. It also applies to UAE national members of the judiciary and UAE military personnel in the emirate, with the exception of candidates. The scope of the decree also extends to any other category determined by a decision issued by His Highness the Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai in this regard. The Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai shall issue the necessary decisions to implement the provisions of this Decree. Any provision in any other legislation is hereby repealed to the extent that it conflicts with its provisions. This Decree shall be effective from January 1, 2025, and shall be published in the Official Gazette.
Al Etihad
06-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Dubai signs agreement with Crypto.com to develop digital investment environment for virtual real estate assets
6 July 2025 18:00 DUBAI (WAM)In line with the Dubai Government's vision to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the emirate's position as a global hub for technological innovation and smart real estate investment, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with to develop a digital investment environment for virtual real estate assets, and to explore the use of blockchain technologies and digital currencies within the signing of the MoC follows the announcement of Dubai Government's plans to enable the payment of government fees using digital currencies — a major step forward in integrating technology with public services, and in reinforcing the emirate's leadership in government initiative also aligns with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to build a smart, sustainable, and knowledge-driven real estate ecosystem. By embracing advanced technologies, Dubai is strengthening its attractiveness for high-quality investments and accelerating its progress towards its Dh1 trillion real estate transactions target for agreement was signed by Omar Hamad BuShehab, Director General of the Dubai Land Department, and Mohamed Abdul Latif Al Hakim, the authorised signatory for in the presence of several officials and CEOs from both collaboration aims to develop mechanisms that support digital real estate transactions by leveraging blockchain technologies and virtual assets, while also exploring the potential use of digital currencies in property initiative seeks to enhance market liquidity and align with modern trends in smart investment. The partnership also aspires to build an integrated digital ecosystem that enables real estate asset trading, investor verification, and the execution of digital custody and settlement processes within a secure and advanced collaboration also aims to contribute to strengthening Dubai's real estate market, as a leading global destination for digital real estate investment, through the development of innovative investment tools that meet the aspirations of international investors and keep pace with the evolving real estate landscape in the collaboration reflects the department's commitment to aligning with the leadership's strategic vision to make Dubai the best city in the world to live, work, and invest in. It also supports the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which focuses on providing an ideal investment environment that strengthens Dubai's economy through innovative approaches that drive sustainable this collaboration, Dubai Land Department will explore the potential use of platforms and technological solutions proposed by in areas such as real estate tokenisation and the trading of digital department will also provide the necessary administrative and logistical support to facilitate the implementation of joint projects, and to evaluate proposals based on its approved regulatory frameworks. In addition, DLD is committed to ensuring the availability of all relevant legal and legislative requirements to guarantee compliance with Dubai's its part, will propose suitable technological solutions to facilitate the use of digital currencies in the real estate sector, provide necessary technical support and advisory services, and deliver analytical tools and reports that support informed decision-making for digital projects. Upon agreement to proceed with any proposed projects, the company will supply all required technical and legal documentation, and obtain the necessary approvals from relevant authorities in alignment with the applicable regulations in the emirate. The signing of this MoC marks a new strategic milestone in the Dubai Land Department's efforts to foster innovation in the real estate sector, and to create an integrated environment that supports the development of an advanced digital marketplace, opening new investment horizons and reinforcing Dubai's position at the forefront of global cities adopting the latest in digital real estate solutions.
