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UAE Extends its Amnesty Period Until 31 December
The UAE's Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security announced that it has extended its amnesty for migrants with irregular immigration status until the end of the year.
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The UAE government has launched a two-month amnesty starting from 1 September 2024, allowing non-citizens with irregular immigration status to regularise their status without penalties.
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UAE Amends Specific Labour Law Provisions Concerning Dispute Resolution
The UAE has recently amended its labour dispute procedures, increasing fines for some employment violations and allowing partial payments to avoid legal action. The amendments also transfer jurisdiction for certain violations involving domestic workers.
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Migrant workers in the UAE face an unprecedented dengue outbreak due to government negligence
Low-income migrant workers in the UAE report that they are facing an outbreak of dengue due to a lack of clean-up efforts by the government after the floods that occurred in April, according to a report released by FairSquare.