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Employment & Immigration

Employment contracts, termination matters, visa sponsorship, Golden Visa, and residency.

Jabbour Law Firm advises employers and individuals on UAE and Syrian employment law, including employment contracts and policies, termination and settlement matters, and workplace compliance. Immigration services cover visa sponsorship, Golden Visa applications, residency, and related regulatory processes for individuals and their families relocating for work or investment.

What this covers

  • Employment contracts & policy
  • Termination & settlement
  • Visa sponsorship & residency
  • Golden Visa applications
  • Workplace compliance

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Tarek Jabbour, Managing Partner

Advice Led By

Tarek Jabbour

Managing Partner (Damascus) & Founder and CEO (Dubai)

Jabbour Law Firm has advised clients across the UAE and Syria since 1978. Tarek Jabbour leads the firm's practice today, drawing on international training in Paris and direct experience across corporate, real estate, and regulatory matters in both markets.

  • Established 1978
  • Offices in Dubai, Fujairah, and Damascus
  • Advises clients directly in Arabic, English, and French
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What should an employment contract in the UAE include?
At minimum, role, salary, working hours, notice period, and termination terms, consistent with UAE labour law requirements.
What are an employer's obligations when terminating an employee?
These depend on the contract type and grounds for termination, and typically cover notice, end-of-service gratuity, and other statutory entitlements.
How does visa sponsorship work for employees?
Employers generally sponsor a work permit and residency visa tied to the employment relationship, with requirements varying by emirate and free zone.
Can an employee sponsor family members on a work visa?
In many cases yes, subject to minimum salary thresholds and other eligibility requirements that vary by case.

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