أسئلة قانونية إماراتية عامةDecree No. (31) of 2025

Article (1) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Decree, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: ©2025 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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Decree No. (31) of 2025 Concerning Marriage Leave for Employees of the Government of Dubai Page 2 of 4 UAE: The United Arab Emirates. Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. Government Entity: Any of the Government departments, public agencies or corporations, Government councils, public authorities, or other public entities affiliated to the Government of Dubai. Employee: A person who falls within any of the categories specified in Article (2) of this Decree. UAE National: Any person holding the UAE nationality. Marriage Leave: The leave to which an Employee is entitled pursuant to this Decree. Scope of Application

Article (2) This Decree applies to the following categories: 1. UAE National Employees employed by Government Entities, irrespective of the type of their employment. This category includes directors general, executive directors/ chief executive officers, and other persons holding similar positions. It also includes UAE National Employees employed by the authorities supervising Special Development Zones and free zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre; 2. UAE National Members of the Judicial Authorities serving in the Dubai Courts, the Public Prosecution, the Judicial Inspection Department, the DIFC Courts, the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre, or any other judicial body in the Emirate; 3. UAE National Staff Members serving in any of the paramilitary entities in the Emirate, excluding Cadets; and 4. any other category of individuals as determined by a resolution issued by the Chairman of the Executive Council in this respect. Marriage Leave Entitlement

Article (4) To be eligible for Marriage Leave, an Employee must meet the following requirements: 1. The Employee’s spouse must be a UAE National. 2. The Employee must have successfully completed the probation period prescribed under the human resources legislation applicable in his entity or as otherwise determined by that entity in this respect. 3. The Employee’s marriage contract must be attested by the competent entities in the UAE and must have been concluded after 31 December 2024. 4. A copy of the marriage contract must be submitted once with the Marriage Leave application. 5. The Employee must meet any other requirements as determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman of the Executive Council. Rights Associated with Marriage Leave

Article (5) a. During Marriage Leave, an Employee will be entitled to receive his Total Salary, including all allowances and financial benefits prescribed under the human resources legislation applicable in his entity. b. An Employee may utilise Marriage Leave, either consecutively or intermittently, at any time within one (1) Year from the date of concluding the marriage contract. A Government Entity may approve the deferral of the Marriage Leave, or any part thereof, to the following Year only, subject to the Employee providing valid reasons and obtaining his immediate supervisor’s approval. c. Where the compassionate leave overlaps with Marriage Leave, the overlapping days of the compassionate leave will be added to the Marriage Leave entitlement. Recalling Employees from Marriage Leave

Article (6) a. A Government Entity may not recall an Employee from Marriage Leave, except in case of a Staff Member as mandated by work requirements. In this case, the remaining period of the Marriage Leave will be carried forward and resumed upon the end of the recall period. b. Where an Employee is recalled during Marriage Leave to perform National Service or Reserve Service, or is unable to utilise the Marriage Leave due to this recall, the Marriage Leave, or any remaining balance thereof, will be deferred until after the Employee has completed the

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Decree No. (31) of 2025 Concerning Marriage Leave for Employees of the Government of Dubai Page 4 of 4 service. The Marriage Leave, or any remaining balance thereof, must be utilised within one (1) Year from the date of the Employee’s return to work. Entitlement to Marriage Leave in Cases of Transfer or Appointment