The United Arab Emirates suspended issuing all types of work permits starting Thursday until further notice as a precautionary measure against coronavirus spread, according to state news agency (WAM).
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has suspended the issuance of all types of labour permits, including for drivers and domestic workers, effective Thursday, March 19, until further notice.
#WamBreaking | #UAE suspends all types of labour permitshttps://t.co/4wTanTIsQO pic.twitter.com/gGDM6IJw5O
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) March 18, 2020
The order will exempt work permits for Expo 2020 workers and intra-corporate transfers. The Ministry 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 control the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
The UAE has temporarily banned its citizens from traveling outside the country starting Wednesday and until further notice, amid coronavirus pandemic fears, according to the foreign ministry.
#UAE suspends return of residents with valid visa effective Thursday for renewable two weeks#WamNews https://t.co/ciYhs5ziQn pic.twitter.com/FeVQRW4JIm
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) March 18, 2020
Earlier the same day, several embassies in the UAE announced that Abu Dhabi will temporarily suspend issuing all visas on arrival, with the exception of diplomatic passports holders, from March 19.
