UAE’s ‘Work Bundle’ Revolution: Streamlining Work Permits for Private Sector Employees in Dubai

Dubai, March 6, 2024 (WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government has launched the Work Bundle an innovative Digital Platform Aimed at Simplifying and Expediting the acquisition of Work Permits for Private Sector Employees. Initially Launched in Dubai, This initiative is a Key Component of the Broader Zero Bureaucracy Program led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The Work Bundle Seeks to Transform Traditional Residency and Employment Procedures Slashing Processing times from 30 Days to just Five. Sheikh Mohammed underscored the Significance of Streamlining Government Processes noting that the initiative Aligns with the Overarching Vision of Boosting Efficiency and Minimizing Bureaucratic Obstacles.

This Project is Expected to Save an impressive 62 Million Working Days that were Previously Dedicated to Renewing Residencies and Employment Contracts within Government Frameworks. Annual Procedures are Anticipated to be Reduced by 25 Million Resulting in Substantial Cost savings for both Governmental and Private Sectors.

The Work Bundle offers a Unified Platform for Private Sector Companies Simplifying tasks such as Renewal, Cancellation, Medical Examinations and Fingerprinting. It is a Collaborative Effort involving Various Government Entities including the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship Customs and Ports Security, The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai and Dubai Health with Support from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.


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Digital Dubai Plays a Pivotal Role in Supporting the Project by Providing the Necessary Digital infrastructure for Seamless Data Exchange between Relevant Entities. The initiative Signifies a Major Stride in the UAE’s Digital Transformation Endeavors Enhancing the Country’s Global Competitiveness in terms of Business Establishment and Management.


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The Work Bundle not only Enhances the Customer experience by Consolidating Services into a Single Platform but also Reduces the Number of Required Steps, Documents and Visits. The Project is Poised to be accessible on Various Government Digital Platforms Promoting a more Efficient and Streamlined approach to Work Permit Processes in the UAE.