UAE announces year-long leave for government employees to start businesses

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Employees will be paid half the salary while away from work

Staff Writer, Khaleej Times

July 7, 2022

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UAE citizens working in the government sector can take up to a year’s leave to start their own business ventures. The leave will pay half the salary, with citizens being able to retain their jobs.

This came as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a Cabinet meeting on Thursday.

“Our goal is to encourage the youth to take advantage of the huge commercial opportunities offered by our national economy,” Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.

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