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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced changes to the decree-law on the Regulation of Employment Relationships. Employment contracts must now cover a defined term and can only be renewed with the agreement of both parties to a contractual relationship. The law does not set a cap on that term period. The amendment seeks to protect both parties in a balanced manner while advancing labor market growth and stability and improving the UAE's economic competitiveness. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, said: "The UAE Government continues to develop regulations and laws that align with what the next 50 years of UAE's development demand. The laws and regulations support our business environment's stability and improve its resiliency and attractiveness. The regulations follow the UAE's advanced developmental model, and its fundamentals and principles that are built on justice, respecting human rights and staying ahead of changes. This guarantees the UAE's continued progress, stability and pioneering stature." "The new amendments create an advanced ecosystem of mechanisms that boost the ease of doing business, productivity, and resilience within the labour market, while amplifying its attractiveness to the business owners and talents," Al Awar continued. BKM/ Expat Media
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