Circular No. (18) of 2020 Concerning the Housing of Employees and Workers in the Government of Abu Dhabi To all governmental entities and companies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Peace and Allah’s mercy and b

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Circular No. (18) of 2020
Concerning the Housing of Employees and Workers in
the Government of Abu Dhabi
To all governmental entities and companies in the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi,
Peace and Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon you,
We are pleased to greet you and express our sincere gratitude for your
continuous cooperation in achieving public interest.
Based on the Keenness to apply effective housing regulations for the
employees and workers of the government entities and companies in the
Emirate; in order to strengthen family bonding and preserve the safety of the
employees and workers of the Government and protect them from the risk of
road traffic accidents as well as daily traffic congestion issues; and pursuant
to the approval of the Executive Council, we kindly urge you to take note of the
following and abide thereby:
First: Governmental Entities
The provisions of the Regulation of Housing for the Employees of the
Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi shall apply to all the National and
non-National civil employees working at the governmental entities in the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi, according to the attachment.
Second: Governmental Companies
• Allowances, bonuses and entitlements related to the housing of the
workers of the governmental companies shall be disbursed in accordance
with the regulations applicable therein, in case of proving their residence
in the Emirate.
• Whomever is working at a governmental company and residing outside the
Date: 19/11/2020

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Emirate shall not get any allowances, bonuses and entitlements prescribed
for the housing by the employer thereof. The following categories may
be excluded from this provision following the approval of the upper
management at the governmental company:
1. In case the worker or his dependents suffer from a medical condition or
humanitarian case making it difficult to the employee to reside inside the
Emirate.
2. The married or single female employee if it is proved that her spouse or
parents reside in another Emirate.
3. The female employee if it is proved that her residence in another Emirate
is related to her social status.
4. The workers of the offices or branches of the governmental company
outside the Emirate.
• Ensure that the employee has submitted all the supporting documents
proving his residence in the Emirate, such as the monthly bills for water,
electricity and communication services.
• The governmental company shall lay down the adequate controls and
provisions to apply the aforesaid provisions to all the workers thereof
Third: Governmental Entities and Companies
• The education allowance – if available – shall be disbursed to the employees
and workers of the governmental entities or companies, according to the
human resources policies applicable therein, in case their children are
enrolled in schools inside the Emirate.
• Ensure that the employees have submitted the supporting documents that
prove the enrolment of their children in schools inside the Emirate, such
as the documents bearing the dates of the beginning and end of every
academic year and issued by the school where the child is enrolled.
• The governmental entity or company contracting with or wishing to
contract with labour outsourcing companies shall require the housing of
such outsourced labour inside the Emirate, and shall verify the continuity

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Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al Hamli
Secretary-General
For further enquiry, please contact the Human Resources Authority of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through HRAHUB
for the governmental entities, and by email HRA.Support@hra.gov.ae for governmental companies.
of their accommodation in the Emirate throughout the validity period of the
outsourcing contract.
• Grant the employees and workers a deadline of maximum one year from the
date of issuance of this Circular, to adjust their situation in conformity with
the provisions thereof.
We value your efforts and thank you for your cooperation
For your necessary action
May Allah guide you

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United Arab Emirates
The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
Issued By The Gereral Secretariat of The Executive Council
of The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
Office of Legal Affairs
Abu Dhabi - P.O. Box: 19
Tel: +971 26688446 Fax: +971 26669981

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