Announcement
16 Mar 2026
In March 2026, the Government of Dubai enacted Law No. 5 of 2026 to regulate the outsourcing of government services to private entities. The law requires contractors to employ UAE nationals.
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0 likely harmful
0 liberalising
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Implementation date
16 Mar 2026
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Announced: 16 Mar 2026
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On 16 March 2026, the Government of Dubai published Law No. 5 of 2026, which regulates the outsourcing of government services and activities to private companies in Dubai. Among other provisions, t...
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