New licence for child workers in UAE

The licensing scheme will be extended in 2017 to cover all adults who work with children, including fitness trainers, swimming coaches, music teachers and computer instructors.

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ABU DHABI // Adults who work in children’s nurseries will have to obtain a licence from the Ministry of Social Affairs from the middle of next year.

The licensing scheme will be extended in 2017 to cover all adults who work with children, including fitness trainers, swimming coaches, music teachers and computer instructors.

Convicted sex offenders are already prohibited by law from working with children.

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