UAE extends visa for property investors to 3 years

Decision taken at Federal Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.The UAE federal government has extended visa for real estate investors from six months to three years.

This decision was taken by the Federal Cabinet on Tuesday.“The government took a raft of measures as part of its efforts to underpin economic growth within its strategic plan 2011-2013, including extension of visa for real estate investors to three years instead of six months,” Wam said.

The government also gave instructions for drafting a federal law regarding competition and another bill for reviewing provisions of federal law 6 of 2007 regarding the establishment of the Federal Insurance Authority and its mandate

Analysts said the decision will boost the property sector in the country as will impact on the growth of the overall economy.

End of service benefit should be calculated basis of total salary -Dubai Court

A worker’s end of service benefit should be calculated with respect to his total salary and not just the basic payment, according to a new ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation.The decision comes in a case where an employee sought dues of up to Dh159,000 from his employer, which was rejected by the Court of First Instance and later overturned another court.

However, there was no indication from the court whether this was a precedent or only a ruling for this particular case.
Accusing the company of his arbitrary suspension, the employee in his lawsuit demands three months’ salary as compensation for sacking him without notice, Dh11,000 as salary of the last month he worked, Dh22,000 as leave allowance and ticket to his home country and Dh82,000 as his end of service gratuity.
The plaintiff also claimed in the lawsuit that he worked in the company as a Director of Advertising and Editor of a magazine owned by the company.
However, Court of First Instance in its judgment rejected his lawsuit and ordered the employer to pay a total amount of Dh54,000 to the employee.
The employee appealed against the verdict to the Court of Appeal which ordered the employer to pay the value of a return ticket to the complainant’s home country in addition to the amount ordered by the earlier court.
The prosecution also appealed against the ruling on the basis that the end of service benefit of the employee was calculated only on according to the basic salary of worker, which it said was against the labour law.
The Court of Cassation accepted the appeal and directed the case to the Court of Appeal asking for a new panel judges to look into the case.
The Court of Cassation observed: "The pay in accordance with the provisions of Article I of the Labor Law includes all that a worker receives as emolument, whether in cash or in kind, hence the gratuity should be calculated according to the entire amount received by a worker, including his monthly commission.”

The most annoying bank fee in the UAE and how to avoid it

One of the less obvious side-effects of the economic slowdown is the increase in the number of bank services that were earlier offered for free but are now being charged for by the country’s banks.

Readers who’ve been around for more than a few years will remember when banks would actually honour their “free-for-life” credit card pledge and not charge customers an annual fee for such cards.

Nowadays, however, a free-for-life card comes preloaded with monthly maintenance fees, contradicting the very essence of the term “free” although we’re sure legally and technically, the banks are always right.

Also, there was a time when it used to be a customer’s privilege to have a documented proof of your bank transactions and account balance delivered to your doorstep every month – without an additional charge. Now, more often than not, you’ll have to shell out loose change every month to receive a copy, or settle for an emailed statement if you’re not inclined to dole out extra dirhams every month.

For bankers that want to give us the “green” logic: please stop bundling additional brochures and unwanted marketing material along with our bank statements and that will go a long way in going green.

A recent poll run by Emirates 24|7 shows that a majority of respondents believe that UAE banks are finding ingenious ways of relieving us of our extra dirhams, any which way they can get them off us.

The poll shows that the most annoying fees that customers in the UAE have had to pay include monthly statement charges and to get a ‘no dues’ letter after the end of a loan with the bank. Close to a third (29 per cent) of respondents branded their monthly statement charges as the most annoying bank fee they’ve had to pay while an equal number of people said paying money to get a ‘no dues’ letter after having repaid the loan with all the interest and charges was the most annoying fee for them.

“I was a good customer of my bank and prepaid my personal loan – for which my bank charged me an early settlement fee, by the way – and then asked them to give me a no liability letter. They charged me Dh200 for it. I found it ridiculous, but I’s rather pay to have the letter and be safe than not have it and be sorry,” said a respondent.

“The banks are now masters in the science of nickel-and-diming consumers with fees that start from the second you open an account to the moment you close it. I’ve moved from one bank to another and found out that it’s the same fees under different names,” said another upset respondent.

Almost a quarter (24 per cent) of respondents found paying money to close a bank account as the most annoying bank fee ever levied on them while 10 per cent said paying to talk to a human teller was the most annoying for them. “Suddenly, the once toll-free numbers have all become paid now,” a customer quipped. Another 7 per cent said that money being charged for issuing a replacement credit card was the most annoying.

lists below some tips that you can follow to avoid having to pay some of the most annoying fees charged by banks:

1. Minimum Balance Fees. While this fee is not new, some banks have now started levying this fee on even salary accounts, which were earlier exempt from it. If you find it hard to maintain a certain balance in your account and you happen to mind this fee, then your best bet is to go with banks that don’t yet have a “minimum balance required” clause, although there’s no guarantee that they wouldn’t commence this practice in the future.

2. Ubiquitous ATM Fees. These ATM fees are everywhere. You use a UAE Switch ATM machine and before you know it, you’re out Dh2 per transaction. If you use these ATMs abroad, be prepared to pay Dh15 or even more per transaction. To cut down on these costs, use debit/credit cards where possible and regularly stock up on cash at you own bank’s ATM for bills you can’t pay by cards – petrol, for instance.

3. Paper Statement Fees. Emailed statements are indeed the ‘green’ way of doing things – and more efficient too, considering the number of times I’ve lost my paper statements in the past. Online banking is much more convenient and hassle-free. But remember, once you switch to emailed statements, some UAE banks charge you a one-time fee of up to Dh100 to switch back to paper statements. So if you think that you might need to switch back to paper statements – for whatever reason – in the near future, you may be better off paying a nominal monthly fee for paper statements instead of a hefty switch-back charge.

Investor Visa in UAE

 For investor visa ,expats in a commercial license in UAE will be required to pay AED 10,000 as security deposit if his shareholding is equal to Dh 70,000 or more. If his shareholding is less than Dh70,000 he will be required to pay Dh 20,000 as security deposit.

A partner in a professional license will be required to pay Dh20,000 as security deposit, from which a partner holding a bachelor degree in the same field of his license business will be exempted.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED :

• Passport copy
• One Photograph (white background) for Visa application
• Copy of Memorandum of Association
• Trade Licence Copy
• Partners List
• Immigration computer card copy
• Last three month's Bank Statement (if the company is old)
• Two Photographs for Medical
• Two Photographs for visa stamping
• 10,000 Deposit receipt original + copy
• Original Medical Certificate

INVESTOR/PARTNER VISA EXPENSE

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT in AED NOTE INVESTOR VISA APPLICATION 220 DEPOSIT (L.L.C. Partner) 10020 20020 for professional licence partner/investor GET VISA INSIDE THE COUNTRY 530 If the applicant is inside UAE VISA POSITION AMENDMENT 530 If the applicant is inside UAE MEDICAL 300 charge varies according to hospital VISA STAMPING 370 100 extra for Urgent submission TOTAL 11980 Typing charge extra

Renewal of a partner's/Investor's residence Visa

Required Documents:

• Prepaid e-form application

• Applicant's original passport

• 2 photographs of the sponsored partner

• Original medical certificate

• Copy of valid commercial license

• Copy of the partnership contract attested by Notary Public

• Copy of receipt proving payment of the partner's security deposit:

Fees & Collection

Dh 370 for 3 years  (Typing charge extra).

Dh100 extra for urgent delivery.

Dh 15 for ordinary delivery by Empost.

Special Notes:

All fees for Residence permits shall be paid at the typing offices, while all securities shall be paid in cash to the bank at the Section hall. Fines for overstaying 17 days or less shall be paid in cash to the Fines Collection staff at the Section hall, while fines for overstaying longer than seventeen (17) days shall be paid cash to the bank at the Section hall.

Dh100,000 fine for credit card surcharge

Ministry of Economy decided to impose fines up to Dh100,000 on commercial facilities and outlets that impose a surcharge on consumers using credit cards, reported 'Emarat Al Youm' newspaper.

“The decision is in line with the new amendments to the Consumer Protection Act approved by the Council of Ministers,” said Dr Hachim Al Nuaimi, Director, Department of Consumer Protection, MoE.

He was speaking at a meeting with representatives of economic departments and local municipalities on Monday, which was convened to to implement decisions of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection.

The decision curently applies to purchases of goods by individuals; it will be extended to different kinds of services later, he added.

Al Nuaimi said commercial foundations and retail outlets charging extra on credit cards will be fined between Dh5,000 and Dh100,000, in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act as well as taking into account factors determining the value of the violation and the number of times the party has erred.

The meeting agreed to form working groups to discuss the mechanisms of implementation of the resolution and to increase customer awareness.

Al Nuaimi urged consumers to defend their rights and file complaints when they see violations of their rights.

Private sector workers sacked during their probation period must leave the UAE

Private sector workers sacked during their probation period must leave the UAE after obtaining their dues from the employer as they are not exempt from the one-year job ban under the new law, according to the ministry of labour.

The ministry outlines this rule during its open-day meeting held every week to consider complaints from workers or their employers in line with new work laws introduced early this year to regulate the controversial ban period.

During the meeting on Monday, an expatriate female public relations employee and several other workers from the same company complained that they have just been sacked a few months after they were appointed and asked the ministry to allow them to shift to another firm and exempt them from the one-year ban.

“The ministry made clear that in case the probation period of those workers is six months and their services have been terminated during that period, then they must get their dues and leave the UAE,” Alittihad newspaper said.

“But if the probation period is set at three months in their job contract, this means they have completed their probation and they will be allowed to move to another company without having a ban since the employer violated the job contract.”

UAE Moves Closer to Long-Term Retirement Security for Expatriates

The idea of providing retirement and pension-style benefits for expatriate workers in the UAE has evolved significantly over the past decade. What was once a policy discussion has now become a practical reality through the UAE's Alternative End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB) Savings Scheme.

Traditionally, expatriate employees in the UAE were entitled only to an End-of-Service Gratuity payment upon completion of their employment. However, the UAE Government has introduced a modern savings and investment-based framework that allows employers to contribute regularly to approved investment funds on behalf of employees, creating a more sustainable long-term financial security system. (MOHRE)

What Has Changed?

Under the Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Savings Scheme, employers can make monthly contributions to regulated investment funds rather than relying solely on a lump-sum gratuity payment at the end of employment. The accumulated contributions, along with potential investment returns, belong to the employee and can grow over time. (Gratuity Calculator UAE)

The scheme aims to:

• Enhance financial security for expatriate workers.
• Protect employees from risks associated with unpaid gratuity obligations.
• Encourage long-term savings and wealth creation.
• Improve labour market competitiveness and talent retention.
• Provide employees with access to regulated investment options, including Sharia-compliant funds. (MOHRE)

Current Position in 2026

The UAE still does not operate a traditional state pension system for expatriates similar to those available for UAE nationals. However, the EOSB Savings Scheme represents a major step toward a portable retirement savings model for foreign workers. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) continues to refine and expand the framework following consultations with employers, employees, and investment fund managers. (Gulf News)

Why It Matters

For millions of expatriates living and working in the UAE, the new savings-based approach provides greater transparency, improved protection of employment benefits, and an opportunity to build long-term retirement wealth while working in the country. Financial experts believe such reforms will strengthen the UAE's position as one of the world's most attractive destinations for skilled professionals and global talent. (MOHRE)

The UAE's labour market reforms demonstrate a clear commitment to creating a modern, sustainable, and internationally competitive employment environment that benefits both employers and employees.

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UAE Residency and Labour Rules: Comprehensive 2026 Regulatory Update

1. Job Transitions & The Elimination of the "NOC"

• The New Rule: Under current MoHRE regulations, the historic concept of a mandatory six-month employment ban for simply resigning has been fully abolished. Private sector employees operate under fixed-term contracts (up to 3 years, renewable).

• Notice and Probation Protocols: Employees can transition to a new employer without requiring a No Objection Certificate (NOC), provided they fulfill the notice period stipulated in their contract (typically 30 to 90 days).

• Resigning During Probation: If an employee wishes to switch jobs during their 6-month probation period, they must provide at least 30 days' written notice. Crucially, the new employer must contractually compensate the original employer for the worker's recruitment and visa costs. Transitioning directly into a government or semi-government position remains entirely unrestricted.

2. Sponsoring Parents or Parents-in-Law

• The Financial Threshold: The standard monthly salary requirement to sponsor parents or parents-in-law has been escalated to AED 20,000.

• Humanitarian Appeals: For residents earning between AED 8,000 and AED 15,000, the ICP maintains a dedicated "Humanitarian Exception" committee. This allows residents to petition for parental sponsorship on a case-by-case basis by demonstrating financial solvency, clean bank statements, and adequate housing.

• Accommodation Metric: The sponsor must provide certified proof of suitable housing, which routinely requires a minimum of a 2-bedroom apartment to ensure adequate living space for the family.

3. Maximum Stay Outside the UAE & Golden Visa Exemptions

• Standard Residency Holders: The traditional rule remains fully active: if a standard residence visa holder stays outside the UAE for more than 180 continuous days (6 months), their residency visa is automatically canceled. To return, they must apply for a fresh entry permit.

• The Golden Visa Shield: In stark contrast, Golden Visa holders are completely exempt from this rule. They can remain outside the UAE for any duration of time without impacting the validity of their 10-year residency status.

4. Sponsoring a Single Parent (Mother Only)

• The Joint Sponsorship Mandate: The law dictates that a resident must sponsor both parents together to prevent the splitting of families.

• Single Parent Exceptions: To sponsor a mother individually, the sponsor must present legal, fully attested documentation proving why joint sponsorship is impossible. This requires:

• An officially attested Death Certificate (if the father is deceased).

• An officially attested Divorce Certificate or legal separation decree.

• A certified dependency affidavit validated by the home country's consulate and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), proving the sponsor is her sole financial lifeline.

• The Financial Structure: A refundable security deposit ranging from AED 2,500 to AED 5,000 per parent must be deposited with immigration authorities. The visa is issued for a renewable 1-year duration and requires comprehensive, senior-specific health insurance coverage.

5. Medical Fitness Screenings & Communicable Diseases

• New Entry vs. Renewal: For all new residency applications, individuals over the age of 18 must pass a mandatory medical fitness screening encompassing HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B (for designated professional categories), alongside chest X-rays for Tuberculosis (TB).

• Hepatitis B & Un-Arrested TB: For standard residency renewals, Hepatitis B screening is entirely omitted unless the individual works in high-risk sectors (e.g., healthcare workers, food handlers, or nannies). However, the discovery of active pulmonary Tuberculosis at any stage remains an automatic ground for visa rejection, quarantine, and repatriation under strict public health mandates.

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medical examination for licence seekers who are 60 years and above

Roads and Transport Authority is planning to introduce medical examination for licence seekers who are 60 years and above. This includes even those who wish to renew their expired licence. The move aims to ensure drivers are healthy and free from illnesses, reported 'Emarat Al Youm'.

Ahmed Bahrouzyan, Executive Director of the Licensing Department, RTA, said: "RTA will undertake a comprehensive study to modify and develop procedures for obtaining driving licence in coordination with the Interior Ministry and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)."

RTA has not yet determined the age category where the new procedures will be applied, but in all probability it would cover those above 60 years, he added.

He said the body meets regularly with the Dubai Health Authority, to identify the types of medical examinations and age groups that should be subjected to tests as well as to identify chronic diseases that would aggrevate due to driving.

Bahrouzyan said the RTA seeks to implement best global practices in the service of security and safety on the roads.

He added the RTA is currently considering the application of a British study related to drivers of commercial vehicles and heavy vehicles to transport hazardous materials. It would later be submitted to the DHA to be discussed and modified to implement in the region.

The licencing department issued 33,142 licences in the first quarter of this year, he said and added that the success rate in obtaining driving licences witnessed a significant increase of 29 per cent.

RTA is seeking to develop its services to ensure the success of raising the proportion of applicants for driving licence by 35 per cent.

credit card surcharge ban from July 1-UAE gov.

Ministry of Economy has warned retailers in the UAE to stop charging fees on credit cards from July 1.

Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, headed the second meeting of the committee for 2011 which passed resolution prohibiting retailers from imposing charges on credit card usage as commission.

The committee also agreed on liberalising trade of 15 new products including detergents and washing powders, dairy products and juices, drinking water, livestock, feed, fats and oils, and the list will be sent to the cabinet for approval.

”This is strategic to reduce monopoly and exploitation, and will enhance market competitiveness,” said Al Mansoori.

The committee reviewed a report on the advertisements for fast food outlets, and recommended that awareness measures must be initiated to ensure that customers are not misled by catchy advertising and resort to unhealthy eating, especially of junk food.

The committee also reviewed a report on the status of the Call Center in the Consumer Protection Department, and another on the difference between the prices of key food items sold at cooperative societies and major retail outlets.

The committee discussed the Electronic System for Goods Monitoring which is expected to be operational during the second half of 2011. Currently, the ministry is undertaking a pilot phase with some commodities and the results will be generalised for other goods. The new system works through electronic links between the major trading centres and UAE customs ports, and can monitor the prices of 200 commodities on a daily basis.

The committee discussed a report on the increase of prices at gas stations and recommended to open channels of communication between the Ministry of Economy and all petrol stations with the participation of representatives from economic departments to identify the reasons for rise in price.

The committee was briefed on a proposal to reduce rental fees at retail outlets and cooperative societies. The committee recommended the distribution of marketing margins equally between retail outlets and consumers.

Eida to introduce online ID registration soon

Applicants seeking to register in the UAE national identity could fill the needed form at home and avoid standing in long queues at packed registration centres when authorities introduce an online service soon.

The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA), which oversees the landmark ID project, said it was in the process of introducing such online service that will allow all applicants of filling the ID form, paying fees and getting an appointment for finger printing without having to go to registration centres.

“We are developing an electronic ID form so applicants themselves can fill it online without having to deal with registration centres…the form will be available online shortly,” EIDA director general Ali Alkhouri told Emarat Alyoum daily.

“Once this service is enforced, applicants will only have to fill the form online though EIDA’s website, upload all needed documents and pay fees online…they then can get an appointment for finger printing online.”

Khouri said existing authorized registration centres would remain in operation for those who do not wish to have their applications processed online.

He told the paper the online service would be introduced on a limited trial basis in September before it is fully enforced by the end of the year.

“This is a strategic move as the new service is expected to largely increase the rate of registration…applicants will be able to register online at their homes or offices without having to wait for long periods at registration centres.”

Khouri said the new service would cut fees paid by applicants by nearly 40 per cent as they will not be required to pay up to Dh70 in fees for registration.

Dubai plans to introduce a new residence visa system for property owners

Dubai plans to introduce a new residence visa system for property owners, reported 'Al Bayan' newspaper.

A government official was quoted as saying "authorities are discussing ways of granting owners of properties in the emirate, residence visas based on transparent rules and legislation".

The new rule is expected to boost the realty sector. However, realtors are wary about the costs involved. As some experts say the costs involved in setting up a company, including mainteance and ownership fees, to register a property under it could go up and this could put off buyers, reported 'Gulf News'.

Yet others believe the new rule would attract foreigners coming to the UAE for visas, thereby, boosting the emirate's realty sector.

The official said "the new mechanism suggests that property owners to establish a company in the free zone and then the company will own the property which will let the property owner who owns the company to obtain a residence permit on the basis of ownership of the company, not the property."

However, property owners must meet specific requirements to be able to establish the company. The official added that the residence visa will be valid as long as the ownership of the company is valid.

Some analysts say the law though will help the real estate market, it will not solve all of the real estate problems in Dubai.

Eida cancels thousands of ID applications

The Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) last week cancelled 5,000 applications of candidates who missed their second consecutive registration appointment.

According to a news report in Gulf News, the application fee of such defaulters has been forfeited by the authority. “The cancellation of application means the entire pre-registration process has been cancelled; when they do the process again, definitely they have to pay the fee [again],” Dr Ali Al Khoury, Director General of Eida, has been quoted by the daily today.

According to the official, Eida gave the defaulters a second chance by rescheduling their appointment after applicants failed to turn up the first time. Those who missed the second appointment too will now have to go through the whole process once again, he said.

Al Khoury said the authority had to take strict action because many people fail to turn up for registration on appointment. “They waste their time and others’ too,” he said.

UAE ID card is must for all children

However, kids are not required to be present in person for the registration National Identity Cards for children under 15 years of age has been made mandatory.

The Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) has confirmed that ID cards will henceforth be mandatory for children under 15, apart from them being registered in the population register, reported 'Gulf Today'.
Until now children only had to be registered in the population register. ID cards were not a necessity.
Eida will shortly restructure the procedures of registration in the population register and issuance of ID cards for kids at the designated typing centres.
However, children will not be required to be present in person for the registration, Eida added.
Documents required include: Valid passport; valid residency; coloured photograph with light blue background (size 3.5x4).
The registration fee will be Dh50, in addition to Dhs70 services charges, Eida said.

More than 60% of UAE employees want a new job

survey reveal 23% participants are very optimistic and believe this is the best time to be on the lookout Even though 2011 may not be a high growth year and a time when employers remain in command, more than half of employees in the UAE would like a new job.

According to an online poll run by a popular news paper, more than half of the workforce in the country has plans on looking for a new job. The survey reveals that 61 per cent of the employees in the country are looking to change their job.
According to the poll conducted over the past couple of weeks, almost a quarter (23 per cent) of participants are very optimistic on the job front and believe this is perhaps the best time to be the lookout for a new job. On the other hand, dissatisfaction runs high in more than a third (38 per cent) of the respondents, and they cite that as a reason of looking for better avenues. “I am unhappy with my current job,” they said in the online survey.
Despote this, ther are a those that prefer to sit on the sidelines for the moment as they are either happy in their current role, or fear jobs are still scarce in the market and that it isn't worth their while risking their current job to get a new one.
According to 16 per cent of the respondents, a job in the hand is too precious to risk whereas another 23 per cent said that they are happy in their current position.
Discontentment with salary stagnation seems to be high on the agenda of many people. “I’ve not got any hike for the past three years. There has been no bonus as well,” commented a respondent. High salary satisfaction in the UAE seems low in the current market scenario.
“The UAE recorded 3 per cent of respondents with high satisfaction, 50 per cent with medium and 47 per cent with low. Elsewhere in the Gulf and wider Middle East area, a peak of 5 per cent of professionals highly satisfied with their salaries was witnessed in Kuwait and a low of just 2 per cent of professionals highly satisfied in Jordan and Lebanon amongst other countries,” Lama Ataya, Chief Marketing Officer Bayt.com told this website, explaining the trends revealed in one of the jobs site's surveys.
According to a study by Gulf Talent, the UAE and the entire region at large is expected to grow this year, which may give hope to those looking for a change.
“Across the region, anecdotal evidence suggests slowly rising business confidence which should help accelerate economic activity and with it employment. Obtaining bank lending and collecting customer payments, however, remain two key challenges for many businesses, preventing a full‐scale recovery,” it said.

UAE not planning to cap residence visa, says Al Mansouri

Based on indicators in the first five months of 2011, the UAE gross domestic product is expected to grow between 3 to 3.5 per cent this year, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, said on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 21st meeting of GCC ministers for planning and development in Abu Dhabi, Al Mansouri said the GCC invitation for Jordan and Morocco to join the group would, if takes place, contribute to expanding the GCC Common Market and harnessing the huge human, investment and financial resources available in the eight countries.

“The UAE is not thinking of capping the residence of foreign workers in the UAE,” the minister emphasised, calling for creating a thorough advanced statistical system to provide accurate data on the demographic structure and workforce.

He disclosed that the ministry had prepared a list of commercial agencies that would allow traders to import goods from the origin producers directly without referring to the local agents.

The move, he added, aims at provision of commodities at local markets directly at lower prices in a bid to curb soaring prices.

He said the list would be submitted to the federal cabinet within few weeks for approval.