COVID-19: Which overseas workers can get a work permit in the UAE right now?

Some employers can now hire staff from abroad, if they fall under certain work categories

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Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor, Living in UAE Editor
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ICA has started issuing work permits for workers outside the UAE.
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The announcement was made on October 5.
WAM
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1. Domestic workers arriving in the UAE.
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Vital sectors include healthcare, transport and sanitation.
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The suspension was part of the country's efforts to fight COVID-19.
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Work permits were being issued for those inside the UAE.
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Work permits were being issued for those inside the UAE.
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To submit applications visit www.ica.gov.ae
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