UAE to resume issuing work,entry permits

The UAE had in March suspended the issuance of all types of labor permits as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus…Reports Asian Lite News

The United Arab Emirates has resumed granting work permits for foreigners employed by government and semi-government entities as well as entry permits for domestic workers.Arab News Reports

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority said in a Twitter post on Monday.

The UAE had in March suspended the issuance of all types of labor permits as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship in coordination with the NCEMA resumes the granting of entry permits for domestic workers as well as employment permits for government and semi-governmental entities and vital facilities in the country#CommitToWin pic.twitter.com/lAU1cfnWjp

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) October 5, 2020

The oil-rich country is home to millions of expatriate workers who make the majority of the labor force.

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