UAE jobs: Is transport allowance included in annual leave pay?

Question: I have been offered a new job and was initially told that I would receive a specific monthly salary. However, the formal offer letter now shows that amount split into a basic salary and several allowances, including a significant transport allowance. Before I accept the offer, I want to understand whether this salary structure could affect what I am paid when I go on annual leave. For example, would the employer be allowed to deduct or withhold the transport allowance for the days I am...

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