The UAE was among the first in the region to give private-sector fathers a dedicated parental-leave right, so know it exists and use it rather than dipping into annual leave. The five days can be split, which helps around appointments and the early weeks. Entitlements differ across the Gulf and between the public and private sectors, and they are evolving, so verify the current provision with the labour authority. How rights read alongside your CV: UAE CV format guide.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave is paid time off for a father around the birth of a child. In the UAE private sector, fathers are entitled to five working days of paid parental leave, which can be taken continuously or spread out within six months of the birth. It is a relatively recent, and regionally notable, statutory entitlement.
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Adil Dahmani
Adil Dahmani is the founder of Yalliq, the AI career copilot for Arabic-speaking professionals across MENA.