UAE Extends Lifeline to Sudanese Refugees in Uganda’s Kiryandongo Camp

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 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reinforced its reputation as a global leader in humanitarian aid with the distribution of 30,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s Kiryandongo camp. This initiative, benefitting nearly 100,000 displaced individuals, represents the second phase of the UAE’s sustained humanitarian efforts, which commenced in April 2024. A Lifeline for Refugees The Kiryandongo camp, home to thousands of Sudanese refugees who fled the ongoing crisis in their homeland, has seen its inhabitants struggle with food insecurity and basic needs. The UAE’s food aid has provided a critical lifeline, addressing immediate food shortages and offering hope to a vulnerable population. The distribution event was overseen by UAE Ambassador to Uganda, Abdullah Al Shamsi, who was joined by Ugandan officials and civil society representatives. During the event, Ambassador Al Shamsi reiterated the UAE’s unwavering commitment to international solidarity, emphasizing the nation’s $
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UAE expats will benefit from the "Work Bundle" initiative, which would streamline work permits and residency renewals.

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The UAE government has launched the "Work Bundle" concept, which aims to simplify employee residence and work permits in private sector enterprises. This project, introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, is expected to have a substantial impact on the country's workforce, especially on UAE expats.

The "Work Bundle" effort is part of the government's "Zero Bureaucracy" campaign, which aims to streamline procedures and increase efficiency in the federal administration. The program is expected to save the government and the commercial sector significant money by reclaiming 62 million working days formerly spent on residence and employment contract renewals, as well as cutting 25 million processes yearly. 

One of the most important parts of the "Work Bundle" program is the creation of a single platform for completing employment services such as renewal, cancellation, medical examination, and fingerprinting. This platform simplifies and expedites procedures for private sector businesses, providing a more effective approach to manage their personnel.

The program is the product of close collaboration between federal and local government institutions, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. It is also supported by Digital Dubai, which provides digital infrastructure and services to enable smooth data interchange between relevant entities. 

The "Work Bundle" project is consistent with the UAE's digital transformation efforts, which aim to improve the country's competitiveness in global business benchmarks. The project is expected to make it easier for private sector companies to do business in the UAE by implementing a more streamlined and effective business management approach.

Overall, the "Work Bundle" project is an important step toward simplifying procedures and lowering effort and time for both firms and employees in the UAE. It is projected to have a favorable impact on the country's economy, as well as its ability to attract and retain global talent.

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