2 categories revealed: UAE identifies citizens exempt from military duties
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- The UAE military has identified two specific groups of citizens who may not be required to complete military service
- Only citizens of the United Arab Emirates are eligible to join the country's armed forces, the official website confirms
- The UAE military website details the exact conditions under which a citizen can be excused from serving
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) military has announced two specific categories of citizens who are relieved from the obligation of military service.
This information was detailed on the official website of the UAE military, emphasizing that only Emirati nationals are eligible to engage in military enlistment.
2 groups exempt from UAE military service
According to the website, the two categories of individuals who may be excused from mandatory military service are:
* The sole son of a family
* Medically unfit citizens
The official statement on the website reads:
"The sole son of a family and medically unfit citizens can be exempt from military service."
Implications of these exemptions for UAE nationals
The first exemption recognises that a citizen who is the only son carries unique social and familial responsibilities, warranting an exemption from military duties.
The second category pertains to those individuals who cannot fulfil military service due to health reasons or physical conditions that render them ineligible for active duty.
It’s critical to highlight that these exemptions are exclusive to UAE nationals. Non-citizens and expatriates who reside in the nation do not qualify for military service under any circumstances, thus making these exemption rules inapplicable to them.
2 groups exempt from UAE military service
According to the website, the two categories of individuals who may be excused from mandatory military service are:
* The sole son of a family
* Medically unfit citizens
The official statement on the website reads:
"The sole son of a family and medically unfit citizens can be exempt from military service."
UAE names 2 groups eligible for job opportunity visa
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that the UAE had named two categories of foreigners who can apply for a Job Opportunity Visa without a sponsor.
The visa allows eligible skilled professionals to enter the country and search for employment without an employer sponsoring them beforehand.
Applicants must either be experienced workers in the top three professional levels or graduates of one of the world's top 500 universities within two years of graduation.
They must also hold at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent and meet the required financial security conditions.
The development offers another pathway for qualified Kenyans and other foreign professionals seeking employment opportunities in the UAE.
Source: Legit.ng
Reporting originally appeared via TUKO. Read the full source for additional context.