UAE Expands Nafis Private Sector Support and Streamlines Civil Documentation

The UAE federal government has unveiled legal, administrative, and labour-related initiatives under the Year of Family 2026 framework. The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council reformed the Nafis private-sector scheme by removing child allowance caps and extending salary subsidies through 2040. Additionally, authorities introduced the 'Emirati Family Data' package to simplify civil registry procedures.

Published November 8, 2026 Source: Emirates News Agency

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Issuing authority: Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, Ministry of Justice, Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Publication date: November 8, 2026
Stage: Amendment
Official document: Nafis reforms and Emirati Family Data package
Official source: wam.ae

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The UAE federal government announced a series of legal, administrative, and labour-related initiatives under the Year of Family 2026 framework, according to the Emirates News Agency.

As part of these measures, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council approved reforms to the Nafis private-sector employment scheme. The changes abolish previous caps on children's allowances and extend salary subsidies through 2040.

Under the updated labour support framework, salary benefits have also been extended to include children of Emirati mothers and wives of UAE citizens working in the private sector.

In parallel, the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security introduced the 'Emirati Family Data' package, designed to streamline civil registry and official documentation procedures.