THE RIGHTS OF THE RIGHTLESS
The strong sense of national identity among stateless persons is not taken into consideration by the state. which only recognizes
a handful of their rights.
Rights and services
MAKTOUM EL QAYD
QAYD EL DARS
Access to healthcare
and social security
No
No
Public and formal employment
No
Only formal employment
upon approval from the Ministry of Labor
Right to education
Primary and secondary school admission and official
examination upon authorization by Ministry of
Education
Primary and secondary school admission and official
examination using the
QeD (under-study) card
Right to property
No
Only moveable goods
Freedom of movement
Laissez-passer passport from General Security for
international travel
ta'arif certificate for local travel
Laissez-passer passport from General Security for
international travel
Under-study card for local travel
Driver’s License
Yes
(Laissez-passer passport)
Yes
(Under-study card)
Civic and political rights
No
No
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