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.

Tap the following link to subscribe to the insurance: https://t.co/yEZ9LZV740

— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) January 1, 2023

Employees from the following UAE Free Zones are exempt from the mandatory insurance scheme:

Abu Dhabi

1. Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
2. Abu Dhabi Global Market
3. Khalifa Industrial Zone
4. Industrial City of Abu Dhabi
5. Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones / ZonesCorp
6. Masdar City Free Zone
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Dubai

1. International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)
2. Dubai Airport Free Zone
3. Dubai Auto ZZone
4. Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park (DuBiotech)
5. Dubai Car and Automotive City Free Zone (DUCAMZ)
6. Dubai Design District
7. Dubai Flower Center
8. Dubai Gold and Diamond Park
9. Dubai Healthcare City
10. Dubai Industrial City (DIC)
11. Dubai International Academic City
12. Dubai International Financial Centre
13. Dubai Internet City (DIC)
14. Dubai Knowledge Village
15. Dubai Logistics City
16. Dubai Media City
17. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
18. Dubai Outsource Zone
19. Dubai Silicon Oasis
20. Dubai Science Park
21. Dubai Techno Park
22. Dubai Textile Village
23. Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone
24. International Media Production Zone
25. International Humanitarian City
26. Jebel Ali Free Zone
27. Jumeirah Lakes Towers Free Zone
28. Dubai South or DWC
29. Dubai Production City
30. Meydan Free zone

Sharjah

1. Hamriyah Free Zone
2. Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
3. U.S.A. Regional Trade Center (USARTC) Free Zone
4. Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
5. Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams)
6. Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone)

Ajman

1. Ajman Free Zone
2. Ajman Media City Free Zone

Ras Al Khaimah

1. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
2. RAK Maritime City Free Zone Authority (RMCFZA)
3. Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority
4. Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone
5. Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone

Fujairah

1. Fujairah Free Zone
2. Fujairah Creative City

Umm Al Quwain

1. 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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