Khaleej Times, 21 March 2024: A new mandatory health insurance scheme is to be required from 1 January 2025 in the UAE.

Under the scheme all employers in the UAE will be required to provide and pay for the insurance of their employees. This will also include employers of domestic workers. Employers will have to pay for the health insurance coverage of their employees when applying for or renewing residency visas. The scheme clarifies the position for employees who are on their husband or father’s visa.

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