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Workers' rights

Labour laws, policies and wage protection for employees in the UAE

A Dubai resident fills a water bottle in Jumeirah, as UAE authorities take further steps to help people cope with high temperatures. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE launches Dh11.5 million Water Aid initiative to support outdoor workers

UAEJuly 29, 2026

The UAE's legal and immigration system tends to take a humane view of domestic workers' circumstances and is willing to work with them. Pawan Singh / The National

Why the UAE is again moving against rogue recruiters

EditorialFebruary 27, 2026

Muslims gather for prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan 2025. AFP

Ramadan working hours announced for UAE public sector

UAEFebruary 11, 2026

Authorities have urged the public to report negative practices. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Recruitment office in Ajman shut down over domestic worker offences

UAEDecember 24, 2025

A minimum wage would increase the quality of life for low-paid workers, say its supporters. Antonie Robertson/The National

Would minimum wage help UAE's lowest-paid workers?

UAESeptember 06, 2025

Gen Z plan more mini retirements than older counterparts, according to a new HSBC report. Getty Images

UAE’s affluent Gen Z planning multiple 'mini retirements' to reset

MoneySeptember 06, 2025

Dr Archana Nair, social services convener at the Dubai branch of the AKMG, addresses workers. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Thousands of workers in UAE learn how to beat the heat in awareness drive

UAESeptember 01, 2025

No employer in the UAE can decide not to pay a basic salary. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘Can my employer withhold my basic salary if customers default?’

MoneyAugust 25, 2025

If someone is unwell due to an illness or injury that arose at work, they should be paid, but this can be impossible to prove in the case of illness. Getty Images

‘Can my salary be deducted if I take sick leave during probation?’

MoneyAugust 10, 2025

Micro-retiring employees take planned, extended breaks from professional duties, typically from several weeks to several months. Getty Images

How UAE employees are micro-retiring to escape the 9-to-5 grind

MoneyJuly 30, 2025

A UAE birth certificate, which does not make reference to nationality or religion, can be used to apply for a baby's passport. Getty Images

‘Does a child take the mother’s or father’s nationality?’

MoneyJune 30, 2025

You can’t force workplace change – but you can inspire it

CommentJune 11, 2025

Anything that looks too good to be true is invariably a way of conning people. Getty Images

‘Should I invest with a company offering me 3% returns per month for three years?’

MoneyMarch 10, 2025

Workplace harassment can constitute many types of behaviour, including psychological, physical and sexual. Getty Images

Workplace harassment: What to do if it happens to you

UAEJanuary 14, 2025

Overstayers in Dubai's Al Awir centre seeking assistance during the amnesty. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Visa amnesty seekers tell of new beginnings as initiative closes

UAEDecember 31, 2024

Sharjah Police responded to a fatal bus crash in Khor Fakkan on Sunday. Picture is for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Sharjah Media Office

Nine killed and dozens injured as bus overturns in Sharjah's Khor Fakkan

UAEDecember 16, 2024

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