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Posted on Originally published at yalahdubai.com

UAE Maternity Leave Rules 2026: Duration, Pay and Employer Obligations for Private Sector Employees

Private sector employees in the UAE are entitled to 60 calendar days of maternity leave under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021: 45 days at full pay and 15 days at half pay, from the very first day of employment.

This guide covers pay calculation, extensions for medical complications or a child born with a disability, nursing breaks after returning to work, parental leave for both parents, and job protection under Article 30(8).

Read the full guide: https://yalahdubai.com/uae-maternity-leave-rules-2026/

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