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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