The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention launched an enhanced attestation and approval service for employee sick leave and companion leave. Under the updated system, licensed healthcare facilities submit applications directly to the ministry, removing paperwork for workers. The initiative covers the Federal Government and local governments in Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has reformed the statutory sick leave attestation framework under the federal Zero Bureaucracy program. Licensed healthcare providers are now directly responsible for certifying and transmitting digital medical leave attestations to employers.
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has updated its sick leave procedures, transferring the responsibility of submitting attestation requests from patients to licensed hospitals and clinics. Under the revised framework, eligible requests will transition automatically to approval without requiring separate applications. The simplified process applies to federal employees and local government staff in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched the Health Sector Climate Adaptation Plan (2026–2031) to mitigate climate-related health risks. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, the initiative focuses on shifting healthcare systems toward risk anticipation and early prevention. The strategy was developed in partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and aligns with national adaptation frameworks.
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