Dubai South introduces new employee protection insurance programme

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Dubai Aviation City Corporation through its affiliated corporation Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, signed an agreement with Dubai Insurance to initiate a comprehensive employee protection insurance programme for the employees of all Dubai South licensees registered under the Dubai Aviation City Corporation.

The programme will come into effect starting from August 1.

Benefits of the new insurance programme

This programme is designed to provide a safety net for employees in instances where Dubai South licensees may not meet their obligations, covering aspects such as unpaid salaries and end-of-service gratuities, repatriation costs of return for its employees or their mortal remains, and unreimbursed expenses.

It will also be mandatory on all new employment visas and work permits, whereby employers must adopt this scheme to protect their employees.

In contrast, for existing visas, this scheme will be mandatory during the renewal of residence visas.

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Khalifa Al Zaffin, executive chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said: “This partnership aligns with the UAE’s strategic vision for employee rights and corporate governance.

“The implementation of the employee protection insurance programme will significantly boost the confidence of our licensees, showcasing our unwavering dedication to fostering an exceptional working environment and reaffirming our commitment to upholding Dubai’s competitive position on the global stage.”