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Labour Market Observatory

Social Protection and Well-Being Assurance

Structured legislation and policies promoting a flourishing Labour market environment and ensuring worker welfare

Launch of a competitively-priced health insurance package for private sector employees and domestic workers
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The health insurance system comes within the UAE’s devotion to provide the protection system for all workers in the labour market and support their well-being

Starting from January 2025, employers are required to purchase the new health insurance policy as a prerequisite for issuing or renewing residency permits

Last update: December 20, 2024


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99%

Of companies are compliant with Heat Stress policy, which aims to protect workers from heat exhaustion. This is an initiative adopted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to ban work performed under direct sunlight and in open areas during the summer months to protect the health and safety of workers

6000 resting stations have been allocated in 2024 for delivery workers across UAE

Last update: September 14, 2024

97

cases were flagged for non-compliance with the midday work ban during 2024, which prohibits having workers perform their duties around noon under direct sunlight and in open spaces from 15 June to 15 September

Last update: Nov 28, 2024

99%

Protected under Workers Protection Program

Protected under Workers Protection Program

The Workers Protection Program provides insurance on workers’ entitlements, which include unpaid wages among others. Almost all workers working in the private sector are covered under this social umbrella

Last update: August 30, 2024

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more than 30k
is the total Number of Workers that benefitted from the Worker Protection Program over the last 5 years, for claims related to unpaid wages, unpaid end of service, and other worker entitlements

Last update: January 16, 2025

an average of AED 8k
is paid to each worker, reaching up to AED 20k

Last update: June 24, 2024

more than AED 271 millions
is the total amount paid to workers against their claims over the last 5 years

Last update: January 16, 2025

82.9 %
The percentage of employees with unemployment insurance policies among the total targeted workforce in the private sector by the end of 2024

Approximately 10,500 workers have benefited by receiving support during their unemployment period since the unemployment insurance system became effective in January 2024
Last update: January 21, 2025

Over 1800 Companies
Are registered in the Labour Accomodation System

The Labour Accomodation System contributes towards raising awareness among companies about labour housing requirements and standards to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of workers
Last update: September 04, 2024

1.5 million Workers
Reside in labour accomodation facilities that meet highest standards of comfort, health, and safety

Labour accomodation units are mandated to provide uninterrupted supply of sanitary and cold water
Last update: September 04, 2024

352 violations
Recorded in labour accomodation facilities

Labour accomodation units are required to adhere to the standards of health, comfort, cleanliness, safety, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitation services
Last update: September 04, 2024

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