With a rise in number of measures being taken to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, the UAE government has now announced to temporarily halt issuing all type of labour permits, including those for drivers and domestic workers. The rule is effective as of Thursday, 19 March.
However, the decision exempts intra-corporate transfer and EXPO 2020 permits.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said the move has been taken in coordination with the National Emergency and Crisis and Disasters Management Authority as part of the precautionary measures taken by the UAE to curb the spread of COVID-19.