The UAE Cabinet has approved the establishment of a mandatory health insurance system for private sector employees and domestic workers who do not have existing cover across all emirates.
This means implementing the system in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
Currently, it is compulsory for employers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to get health insurance for their employees. In the UAE Capital, the…