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UAE Expands Nafis Support and Introduces Digital Family Regulations

UAE authorities have unveiled regulatory and administrative updates under the Year of Family 2026 framework. The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council lifted caps on children's allowances and widened private sector salary support under the Nafis scheme. Additional measures include a digital family data initiative and Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Resolution No. 43 of 2026.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 8, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Resolution No. 43 of 2026
Official source
wam.ae
Illustration: A modern government administrative office or legal services bureau in Abu Dhabi, showing sleek digital service kiosks, neat wooden desks
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On 8 November 2026, UAE authorities outlined regulatory, administrative, and labour market measures rolled out under the Year of Family 2026 framework, according to the Emirates News Agency.

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council approved regulatory amendments to the federal Nafis programme. The changes lift the cap on children's allowances and extend salary support to children of Emirati mothers and wives of Emirati citizens employed in the private sector.

In administrative services, the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security introduced the digital 'Emirati Family Data' package. The initiative is designed to streamline identity and residency administrative processes without requiring visits to physical customer service centres.

Additionally, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department issued Resolution No. 43 of 2026, establishing a legal and rights framework under the Post-Separation Charter. Authorities stated that the joint measures aim to alleviate financial and administrative burdens on private-sector personnel and their families.

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