UAE: Ministerial Decision No. 141 of 1999 Regarding the Non-renewal of Work Permits for Workers in the Private Sector Above Sixty Years Old

 

Title

 

 

UAE: Ministerial Decision No. 141 of 1999 Regarding the Non-renewal of Work Permits for Workers in the Private Sector Above Sixty Years Old

 

 

Date of adoption

 

 

03 April 1999

 

 

Entry into force

 

In effect
 

Text versions

English

Source

–  Clyde & Co.

 

 

Abstract

 

In accordance with Art. 1 of this decision, work permits shall not be renewed for workers in the private sector who are older than sixty years.

 

Exempted from the article 1 are the following categories:

1.     Doctors, medical consultants and specialists

2.     Pharmacists and nurses

3.     Architects and consultants

4.     Legal consultants, economists and financial experts

5.     Teachers in all levels of education

6.     Accountants and auditors

7.     Translators

8.     Computer and laboratory technicians

9.     Technicians working on the maintenance, installation and repair of machinery and equipment

10.  Athletes and professional trainers

11.  Individuals with high academic and technical qualifications in rare specialties

12.  Other categories approved by the deputy labour minister or the assistant deputy labour minister.