The United Arab Emirates is joining a series of major regulators and lifestyle changes starting from July 2025, affecting residents, businesses and government employees in various Emirates. From the deadline of new visa agreements and amiratization to distance work programs and health rules, the update is aimed at improving governance, good and workplace efficiency by ensuring public safety during the hot summer months. There is a wide breakdown of all developments that are effective in this July:
1. Visa-free travel for Armenia for UAE residents
From July 1, Armenia will offer a visa-free admission to the UAE residents, expanding their current travel agreement that applies only to UAE citizens.
- To qualify, passengers must conduct a valid UAE residence visa with a validity of at least six months from the date of admission.
- The new policy applies all GCC passport holders and anyone with a legitimate residence permit from six Gulf countries.
- Visitors can last up to 90 days within a period of 180-day for tourism, business, or holiday without the need for a visa.
Earlier, the residents of UAE were eligible for visas only on arrival, making this change a major feature for the journey plan.
2. Amiratikaan time limit approach for private sector companies
The Ministry of Human Resources and Ameratization (Mahee) has issued a final reminder to private sector companies that employ 50 or more workers: they should follow mid-year amircatation goals by Monday, June 30, 2025.
- Companies need to ensure that at least 1% of their efficient workforce belong to the rich citizens.
- It is part of the UAE’s long -term plan to increase the rich appearance in the private sector.
- The pawn will also audit companies to check:
- Proper registration of Emiti employees with social security fund.
- Timely payment of compulsory contribution.
Companies failing to complete the quota will receive a financial penalty of DH9,000 per month for each Emirti not hired as per the target. These punishments will be calculated rewarded and will be applied as part of the comprehensive compliance structure of the United Arab Emirates.
3. New flexible and distance work policies in Dubai and Ajman
Dubai and Ajman are rolling out update task programs to help public sector employees deal with acute heat, improving the work-life balance.
Dubai: ‘Our flexible summer’ initiative
Effective from July 1 to September 12, 2025, government employees will follow a low summer work schedule divided into two options:
- Group 1: Works 8 hours from Friday to Monday to Thursday.
- Group 2: 7 hours works 4.5 hours from Monday to Thursday and Friday.
It follows a similar initiative of last year, which applied to 21 government departments from 12 August to 30 September.
Ajman: Remote Work Friday
Ajman’s government employees will adopt a new summer work model from July 1 to August 22, 2025:
- Employees will work from far away every Friday.
- The time of the weekend office will be reduced by one hour, which will work from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Thursday.
- Departments are instructed to maintain uninterrupted essential public services through flexible internal arrangements.
4. New Health and Public Safety Regulations
New health law on infectious diseases in Dubai
A new health law will be implemented in late July to strengthen public health protocols and manage the spread of infectious diseases. The main attractions of law:
- Infected people with infected or infectious disease should avoid contact which can spread the disease.
- They should not travel or transfer or transfer with the approval of former Dubai Health Authority (DHA) except for healthcare facilities.
- Hiding or spreading infections, whether intentionally or spontaneously, is strictly restricted.
This law is aimed at reducing public health risks and strengthening the preparations for the United Arab Emirates against communicable diseases.
Tobacco -free nicotine pouch
From July 29, a new UAE law will allow the sale of tobacco -free nicotine pouches, alliances with public health efforts to help individuals quit smoking.
- These smokeless pouches contain nicotine but there is no tobacco.
- They work by releasing dopamine, “feel-gud” hormones of the brain, which helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- Officials said nicotine remains a drug addiction, and the purpose of regulation is to support the expiration, not to encourage use.
5. Summer holidays and childcare options
Most UAE schools will close for the summer holidays starting in early July, with a break by the end of August.
- Schools usually follow the calendar set by the Ministry of Education, KHDA (Dubai), or Edek (Abu Dhabi).
- With long brakes, working parents often move to summer camps to keep their children attached and active.
- Many families who live back due to work or rely on these camps for structured activities to avoid the cost of extreme travel.
- Others take the opportunity to travel abroad, demanding a visit to cooler climate or family during an extended holiday.
6. Midde Work Ban continues in UAE
As part of its annual Summer Safety Initiative, UAE has implemented one afternoon work ban from 15 June to 15 September, 2025.
- This rule bans external work under direct sunlight between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm.
- Its purpose is to protect the laborers from diseases related to heat during peak summer temperature.
- Penalty for non-transportation:
- DH5,000 per worker found violating the rule.
- Up to DH50,000 for many violations within the same company.
The Midde Brake is a long -standing policy to protect the workers in the health and the harsh weather conditions.UAE’s regulatory updates for July 2025 reflect a comprehensive effort to improve the quality of life, encourage local workforce participation, ensure health and safety during summer and to simplify travel and lifestyle for residents. Whether you are traveling, working, or planning for your family, informing about these changes will help you better navigate the front months.
