His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. 14 of 2017 on maternity and childcare leave for female employees of the Dubai Government.
The Decree aims to promote a balance between career and family, support the rights of working women and provide a legal framework for enhancing gender balance.
The provisions of the Decree will be applied retroactively to current maternity leave and nursing breaks of Dubai Government female employees.
Pursuant to the Decree, any full-time or part-time employee in a permanent position is entitled to 90 days of maternity leave from the date of delivery.
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