Ministry of Labour

All non-government firms to observe Eid Al-Adha closure dates, says ministry of labour.

Arabian Business poll reveals concern over rules regarding region's labour force.

Ministry of Labour official gives details of new regulations affecting UAE workers.

There can be few of us that have not complained about the extreme heat in the past few weeks. As temperatures soared to over 47°C mid-July, it wasn't just the plants that began to wilt.

Only 2.5% of companies inspected over UAE midday break rule found to be in violation of law.

Minimum wage will not be introduced in near future, according to Ministry of Labour.

The UAE must provide basic wages, safety and housing for its construction workers.

Africa is a continent of unrivalled opportunity for the telecoms sector.

UPDATE 1: UAE declares Thursday holiday for public and private sector.

Scammers using copy of UAE Ministry of Labour website to steal personal data and defraud jobseekers

Alex Zalami, advisor to the UAE Minister of Labour, International Affairs on the innovations and guidelines that have come out of the Gulf Forum on Temporary Contractual Labour that was held in Abu Dhabi last month.

An overhaul in the way recruitment agencies operate was called for at the Gulf Forum on Temporary Contractual Labour, which was recently held in Abu Dhabi.

Health insurance will be made compulsory for all construction workers in the UAE from 2008, according to the Minister of Labour, HE Ali Abdullah Al Kaabi.

With the possible introduction of a minimum wage, coupled with a worsening labour shortage, Construction Week looks at the debate for the instigation of labour reforms.

A salary review for construction workers in the UAE, which is expected to take place within the next two months, could prompt the introduction of a minimum wage.

The price of people - let's call it wages - is not something the state should tamper with, says Rob Corder.

UAE expatriate labour force increasing at unprecedented rate says Labour Ministry official.

Unskilled workers in these sectors face being forced out of GCC if proposal passed.

Many feel it's now vital for UAE residents to carry identification so that every industry works more efficiently.

Dubai authorities say over 120,000 applied to go home, 50,000 to legalise status.

Number of workers in UAE with heat-related illnesses dropped 80% this summer.

What can be done to bring down the number workers that end up in hospital during the summer months?

With around 50,000 illegal construction workers seeking amnesty, Monika Grzesik questions the impact their departure to their home countries will have on an industry already grappling with a severe labour shortage.

Ministry of Labour will begin issuing short-term work permits this fall in a move to curb hiring of illegal workers.

At the start of the midday working ban across the UAE, Conrad Egbert examines whether the break is benefiting the labour force.

The first phase of a TV channel that will focus on UAE labour affairs will launch this autumn, according to Dr Ali Bin Abdullah Al Ka'abi, minister of Labour.