Download our UAE fact sheet for our guide to hiring in the United Arab Emirates.

Here are some quick facts to get you started:
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​Employment in the United Arab Emirates: Involves average employer costs and termination is hard.

Onboarding: The onboarding process typically takes around 15 days.

Leave: The United Arab Emirates offers a minimum of 22 working days of paid annual leave.

Payroll & Tax: The payroll cycle is monthly.

Terminations: Terminating employees in the United Arab Emirates is hard.

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