what is the last date of unemployment insurance in uae

The last date to register for the UAEs unemployment insurance scheme was October 1, 2023. Workers who failed to sign up for the scheme by this date will face fines of Dh400 ($109) imposed by the Ministry. The deadline was extended from June to October 1, 2023, to give employees more time to sign up. Eligible employees can subscribe to the scheme via seven channels, including the Dubai Insurance website portal or by visiting their nearest Al Ansari Exchange or government business centers (Tawjeeh or Tasheel) . The cost of the scheme varies depending on the workers salary, with those earning a basic salary of Dhs16,000 or less required to pay a monthly insurance premium of Dhs5, i.e., Dhs60 annually.