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UAE Labour Law Mandates Free Experience Certificates for Departing Employees

Under Article 13, Clause 11 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, UAE employers must provide departing employees with an experience certificate free of charge upon request. The document must detail start and end dates, service duration, job title, last salary, and termination reason, without including statements that could harm the worker's reputation. Employees can obtain the document from their employer or download an official digital certificate valid for one month via the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation app.

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UAE Traffic Regulations to Restrict Transactions for Unresolved Vehicle Recalls in 2027

Motorists in the UAE who fail to respond to vehicle recall notices over manufacturing defects could face restrictions on car-related transactions starting January 1, 2027. Under Article 122 of Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, licensing authorities may block procedures linked to a vehicle identification number. Commercial agents representing auto manufacturers are required to report defect data and provide free repairs.

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Ras Al Khaimah Court Acquits Commercial Broker in Dh10.5 Million Trade Fraud Case

A Ras Al Khaimah court has acquitted a 51-year-old Asian commercial broker of fraud charges connected to a Dh10.5 million trade scam. In the same trial, a European businessman received a one-year prison sentence and a deportation order, while his company was fined Dh500,000 for defrauding a trading entity. The court found insufficient evidence that the broker participated in or had knowledge of the fraudulent scheme.

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UAE Urges Private Sector Firms to Meet 2026 Emiratisation Quotas by December 31

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has called on private firms with 50 or more workers to complete their 2026 recruitment quotas before December 31. Covered companies must achieve a 1% increase in Emiratisation across skilled roles in the second half of 2026 to reach a 2% annual target. Employers must recruit via the Nafis platform and comply with anti-fake Emiratisation rules.