In the UAE, the law to get insurance coverage in case of job loss is strict from January 1

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that UAE unemployment insurance will be mandatory from next year. Employees of private sector companies and federal government departments can subscribe to the scheme from five dirhams per month. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that it will be mandatory to take an insurance scheme against job loss when the scheme comes into effect from January 1, 2023. Employees of private sector companies and federal government departments can subscribe to the unemployment insurance scheme starting at Dhs 5 per month.