![United Arab Emirates -Dubai- May 15, 2009:
HOUSE & HOME: A nanny takes a child out for a stroll in the Nad Al Sheba neighborhood in Dubai on Friday, May 15, 2009. Amy Leang/The National
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A domestic worker takes a child out for a stroll in the Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood in Dubai. The National
A domestic worker takes a child out for a stroll in the Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood in Dubai. The National
UAE families must now earn Dh25,000 to sponsor a maid
Experts say the salary requirement – up from Dh6,000 – could be a blow to lower-income families