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Dubai Free Zones Council Approves Training Initiative and Reviews Labour Reforms

The Dubai Free Zones Council has approved a structured training initiative for Emirati university students within free zone enterprises to support Emiratisation targets. The Council also reviewed progress on a unified digital employment contract and direct residence permit renewals across free zones.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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Dubai Free Zones Council
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The Dubai Free Zones Council convened its 36th meeting, chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, to review regulatory and labour policies across the emirate's free zone jurisdictions, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

During the meeting, the Council sanctioned an initiative establishing structured training pipelines for Emirati university students within free zone companies, designed to assist businesses in meeting Emiratisation targets.

Members also reviewed the implementation status of the unified digital employment contract, which oversees work permit issuance, amendments, and cancellations across Dubai free zones. In addition, the Council examined administrative progress on facilitating direct residence permit renewals for staff employed by free zone entities.

The meeting concluded with an assessment of collaborative research and innovation frameworks among free zone authorities aimed at improving Dubai's corporate operating environment.

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