The UAE government is working in different sectors in different ways in order to help and take care of people working and living in the city. One such work is the introduction of the Absher Card. Absher Card is an exclusive ‘discount and privilege card’ for UAE nationals who work for the private sector.
What is the main motive of this card?
This card is mainly introduced to support the UAE nationals who work in the private sector by offering them special benefits and exclusive offers in order to meet their needs and achieve their aspiration.
Conditions of getting the card are:
The person applying for the card must:
- Be a UAE national.
- Have a Labour card issued by the Ministry of Labour.
- Has been his job, for at least six months, which is calculated from the date of issuance of the labor card.
- Is registered in the General pensions and social security or pension fund retirement bonuses for Abu Dhabi.
- Have salary converted through wage protection system (WPS) for at least 3 months.
- Meets the registration form requirement and is approved electronically.
The card is valid for how long?
The card is valid for 12 months after which the person is required to renew it.
Who all can use the card?
The card is to be used only by the Absher Member as it is dedicated to him/her only no other person can borrow or use it.
How to find the offers provided for the cardholder?
The person can visit the portal of the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation in order to explore the offers and discounts.
Some of the offers include:
- Air Ticket discounts by Air Arabia
- Absher Plan for Du customers
- Absher Plan for Etisalat customers
- Emirates NBD
- Sultan Al Olama Medical
- Car sales and after-sales services of Kia and Hyundai
- Sales discount on Touch of Oud Products
- The Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group – Electrical fittings
These offers are not the same all the time they can be changed/updated over time.
How can an Emarati working for the private sector apply for the card?
- Visit the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation official portal.
- Select the Absher initiative on the home page.
- Choose the option for registration of citizens working in the private sector.
- Provide the business card number.
- Fill the form and attach all the required documents.
- Read and accept the terms and conditions.
- Then click on the send button.
If the application sent meets all the required information, the applicant is notified and the card will be sent to him/her with the need to prove the identity upon receipt.
If the application does not meet the conditions, then also the applicant is informed about the failure of their application.
How can companies apply for this card?
- Visit the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation official portal.
- Select the Absher Initiative tab
- Select supporting companies tab.
- Attach all the required documents and fill in the form.
- Read and accept the terms and conditions.
- If the conditions meet, a representative from the Ministry will notify the company.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed between the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation and the supporting company to start implementing the offer.
There are certain conditions for Absher card users:
- The card is to be used by the holder only.
- The card must be received by the cardholder in person.
- The cardholder is required to sign the receipt and show proof of identity.
- The card can be used only for the purposes and places which are mentioned on the website of the Ministry of Labor.
- The offers cannot be availed along with other promotional offers or discounts.
- If the applicant changes his work or joined another company, he/she have to apply for a new Absher Card.
- In case of any misuse of the card, the ministry has the right to cancel the card.
- The ministry also has the right to amend the terms and conditions provided in the Guide in case of any need.