Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: (59) of 2025
- Issued Date: 08 May 2025
- Effective Date: 15 May 2025
- Official Gazette: No. 799
- Sector: Family and Community
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 29
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the disbursement of social support to unemployed individuals in the UAE. It establishes the eligibility criteria, calculation mechanism, and application process for social support provided to UAE nationals who have lost their jobs, been released from penal institutions, or are recovering from substance abuse. The resolution aims to provide financial assistance to these vulnerable groups and facilitate their reintegration into the workforce and society. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025) The resolution is significant for businesses and individuals in the UAE, as it outlines the government's efforts to support the unemployed and promote social stability. Employers and job seekers alike should be aware of the eligibility requirements and application process to access this social support, which can help mitigate the impact of job loss or incarceration. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The provisions of this Cabinet Resolution apply to individuals who have become unemployed due to the termination of their public sector employment, those who have been released from penal or correctional institutions in the UAE, and those who are abusers of narcotics and psychotropic substances. The purpose of the resolution is to regulate the disbursement of social support to these unemployed individuals and establish the eligibility criteria, calculation mechanism, and application process for such support. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- Primary Beneficiary: An unemployed individual in whose name the social support is approved and disbursed in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 1)
- Social Assistance: Financial support provided by federal and local governmental entities to eligible individuals or families. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The Cabinet Resolution imposes the following key obligations and requirements: 1. The unemployed individual must be a UAE national. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 3(1)) 2. The unemployed individual must be at least 25 years of age. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 3(2)) 3. The total monthly income and social assistance received by the Primary Beneficiary or any of their family members must be less than the amount of the social support specified in the resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 3(3)) 4. The unemployed individual must be registered with the Nafis Program or any other accredited Emiratization entity for a minimum of 3 months prior to applying for social support. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Arts. 4(4), 5(4)) 5. The unemployed individual must not be enrolled in general or higher education. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Arts. 4(5), 5(5)) 6. If the unemployed individual is male, he must have completed national service, unless he is exempt or does not meet the conditions for performing it. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Arts. 4(6), 5(6))
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements beyond the eligibility conditions mentioned in the previous section. The only requirement is that the unemployed individual must be registered with the Nafis Program or any other accredited Emiratization entity prior to applying for social support. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Arts. 4(4), 5(4))
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following rights and protections: 1. Eligible unemployed individuals are entitled to receive social support, subject to meeting the specified eligibility conditions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Arts. 3-6) 2. The resolution sets a minimum social support amount of AED 800 per month for eligible individuals. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 7(2)) 3. Specific social support amounts are provided for the Primary Beneficiary and their spouse, with additional allowances for children and academic excellence. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 8)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any particular authorities or bodies responsible for the enforcement of its provisions. However, it does state that the Minister of Community Empowerment shall issue the resolutions required for the implementation of this Cabinet Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 11)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Cabinet Resolution does not contain any penalty provisions for non-compliance with its requirements.
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Cabinet Resolution specifies the following financial provisions: 1. The social support due to an unemployed individual due to termination of employment is AED 5,000 per month for the Primary Beneficiary and AED 3,500 per month for the spouse. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 8(1)) 2. The social support due to an unemployed individual released from a penal or correctional institution or to a narcotic or psychotropic substance abuser is AED 2,000 per month for the Primary Beneficiary and AED 1,000 per month for the spouse. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 8(2)) 3. If any of the wives is disabled (person of determination), the amount of social support due to them shall be AED 5,000. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 8(3)) 4. The child allowance and the academic excellence allowance shall be disbursed in accordance with the provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. (57) of 2025. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 8(4))
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any exemptions or exceptions to its provisions.
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution does not contain any provisions regarding dispute resolution mechanisms.
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The Cabinet Resolution specifies the following key deadlines and time limits: 1. No more than 9 months shall have passed since the termination of service at the time of submitting the social support application. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 4(3)) 2. The period following the release from a penal or correctional institution shall not exceed 6 months at the time of submitting the social support application. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 5(3)) 3. Social support shall be disbursed up to a maximum of 2 times every 5 years, with a minimum interval of 1 month between them, and the duration of social support disbursement each time shall not exceed 6 consecutive months. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 10(1)) 4. Social support shall continue to be disbursed to an abuser of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances throughout the duration of treatment. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 10(2))
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Cabinet Resolution references the following related legislation: 1. The Constitution of the UAE. 2. Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competencies of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended. 3. Federal Decree by Law No. (23) of 2024 Regarding Social Support and Empowerment. 4. Cabinet Resolution No. (57) of 2025 Regarding the Issuance of the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law No. (23) of 2024 Regarding Social Support and Empowerment. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
The Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals was issued on 08 May 2025 and came into effect on 15 May 2025, the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals, 2025, Art. 12)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Control of Social Support Disbursement to Unemployed Individuals for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.