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The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued new guidance clarifying the existing health insurance procedures...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued new guidance clarifying the existing health insurance procedures...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued new guidance clarifying the existing health insurance procedures...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued new guidance clarifying the existing health insurance procedures...

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GistReel The United Arab Emirates has made it clear that one group of persons would not be granted work permits under any circumstances, citing a definite legal requirement to justify the decision. According to the UAE government, children under the age of 15 are barred from working in the country. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation will not handle…

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has expanded the network of healthcare providers offering the UAE’s basic health insurance package for private-sector workers and domestic helpers, increasing the total to 380 providers nationwide, up from 100 previously. The ministry said the expanded network delivers a broad range of services, including treatment for chronic illnesses with no waiting period, emergency care, ambulance and patient transport services, and telemedicine.

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that the number of Emiratis working in the private sector has surpassed 152,000, employed across 29,000 companies as of June 30, 2025 – the deadline set for achieving Emiratisation targets for the first half of the year. In a statement, the ministry affirmed that “the success of Emiratisation efforts in the private sector demonstrates the effectiveness of Emiratisation policies and the Nafis programme, guided by the vision and directives of the UAE’s wise leadership.” Private sector Emiratisation shows strong growth…

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that its Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme has driven more than AED500m ($136.1m) in real estate transactions since its launch, as the initiative continues to exceed expectations in boosting Emirati participation in the sector. Designed to develop national talent and promote sustainable economic growth, the programme has now trained and licensed a new generation of qualified Emirati brokers, achieving over 180 per cent of its annual target by the end of April 2025.

UAE raises minimum wages: What are the new Dubai salaries for workers in different sectors? Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates are advancing a major shift in private-sector compensation norms with a new minimum wage policy for Emirati workers as a part of the broader efforts to strengthen labour standards and boost Emiratisation. Although the UAE historically did not have a universal minimum wage, recent regulatory changes have introduced a formal floor for Emirati nationals employed in the private sector.

From 1 January 2026, Emiratis in the private sector must earn at least Dh6,000 monthly/Representative Image From January 2026, private sector employers across the UAE will need to meet a higher wage bar for emirati employees or risk having work permits blocked and Emiratisation counts affected, as the government moves to tighten enforcement around national employment and pay standards. A new wage floor for emirati workers…

The UAE is gradually moving toward structured wage regulation, with benchmark salaries and mandatory payment systems shaping worker protections despite the absence of a national minimum wage/Image: Pexels As of 2025, the UAE has not enacted a formal nationwide minimum wage for all private-sector workers. The current labor framework, outlined in Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, provides the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) with the legal authority to establish a national wage floor but no binding law has yet been implemented.Instead, salaries are regulated through employment contracts and visa-related requirements.

UAE announced Paid holiday for private sector/Representative Image The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced a paid holiday on January 1. The announcement, made through an official X post, follows the UAE cabinet’s approved list of holidays for public and private sector employees.With New Year falling on Thursday, private sector offices are expected to reopen on Friday, January 2, although it is not clear whether Friday will be a holiday or a working day.This reflects the UAE’s ongoing focus on supporting employee well being.

MoHRE flags 1,300 firms, issues Dh34m fines over fake employment / AI Generated Image In a massive crackdown aimed at protecting the national Emiratisation drive, the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has imposed administrative and financial sanctions exceeding AED 34 million against over 1,300 companies. These firms, linked to roughly 1,800 employers, were caught between January and June for manipulating the labour market.

WPS reconciliation, rising Emiratisation fines, mandatory insurance, gratuity accrual and the EOR-versus-entity decision — the complete compliance stack for employers building UAE teams.