Ministry of Labour - UAE

Labour Ministry announces private sector holidays for Eid Al-Adha, National Day.

Arab Labour Org lauds electronic payment system for UAE labourers.

Growth of nearly 2 million since 2005, Indians are largest expat group - studies.

35 out of 54 banks in the UAE approved for new scheme that starts this week.

Documents show how some UAE construction firms charge for visa, travel, health costs.

Ministry of Labour chiefs eye new rules for working hours in private sector.

New section will ensure standards at all labour camps across the UAE - Ministry.

Senior Dubai official hails efforts of UAE to protect workers' rights during summer months.

Dubai and Ajman have the highest percentage rise in offenders in July crackdown.

AB accompanies inspectors on worksite tour, spots violations in Al Warqa area.

Ministry of Labour ramps up inspections in second week, 90 more fines issued.

EXCLUSIVE: Ministry of Labour chief says 4,634 inspections carried out in UAE since July 1.

EXCLUSIVE: No violations found during Arabian Business visits to construction sites.

Six companies referred to the public prosecution as part of Ministry of Labour initative.

Labour Minister Saqr Ghobash also says recruitment, job creation to slow.

UAE Labour Ministry vows to penalise firms violating midday break rule from July 1.

Central bank governor says no 'negotiations' are taking place to rejoin the single currency.   

Recession or not, employees must be given the best possible standards, says Greg Whitaker.

Companies that keep passports of workers will not be tolerated - Ministry of Labour.

UAE officials finish work on law changes to help expats during global economic crisis.

Online survey reveals just 7% think recent coverage is too critical.

UAE's Labour Minister is investigating 'veracity' of documentary allegations - statement.

UAE labour minister says exporter countries must ensure workers do not arrive with debts.

A group of 20 nationals who lost their jobs at ASGC in Feb agree to settle case for month's salary.

The Ministry of Labour says private companies must prove an Emirati worker is inefficient.

Draft proposals say private companies must inform the gov't of plans to axe nationals.  

Failing on national ratios should result in a ban on foreign recruitment - officials. 

Gov't gives public and private sector Dec. 28 and Jan. 1 off work to mark Islamic and Western new years.

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

Initiative aims to improve staff performance, increase transparency, fairness.

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

GITEX: UAE ministry currently is 75% online after launching nine services - exec.

Anyone caught using fake documentation to get job will get lifetime employment ban.

Two construction workers have died in separate incidents in Bahrain bringing the total onsite deaths to 14 this year, according to the Labour Ministry.

As the mid-day break legilation comes to an end for another year, Peter Ward reports on the effect it has on MEP contractors and how much workers are benefiting from it's use.

Labour ministry to resume accepting certificates issued by municipality clinics.

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.

More protection needs to be given to labourers during summer, according to Arabian Business poll.

All outdoor labourers now banned from working from 12:30pm to 3:00pm for next two months.

Labour Ministry warns firms found violating mid-day work ban this year face stiff fines.

Investigation underway after work permits granted although essential documents missing.

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

Firms' owners could be deported or jailed after being caught in gov't crackdown.

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

Conrad Egbert speaks to the ILO, HRW and MoL on the new ‘temporary contractual labour' and the sponsorship law.

EXCLUSIVE: Conrad Egbert talks to UAE Minister of Labour Ali Abdulla Al Kaabi about his plans for the future.

UAE has worked hard to upgrade its labour standards, according to Ali Abdullah Al Kaabi.

COLOMBO PROCESS: Cap on foreign workers in Gulf will not feature in talks, official says.

Labour Ministry promises tough action against companies that continue to pay workers in cash.

SpanCash to offer banking services to low paid expatriate workers

EXCLUSIVE: UAE public and private sector will enjoy a week off to celebrate Eid Al Adha from December 18.

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.

Labour ministry vows strict measures against illegal residents who overstep deadline.

Dubai police chief says strikers not involved in vandalism will be guaranteed right to return to work.

Labourers involved in violent protest over weekend face deportation.

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

The number of construction workers in the UAE suffering from heat-related illnesses dropped by almost 80% this summer, emergency room clinicians has said.

Salary hikes hit 150% as Dubai contractors battle to retain staff in the face of intense competition.

Rigorous enforcement of new laws will ensure the industry is healthy in both body and mind.

The value of UAE imports from the US fell by 17% in the first half of 2007; exports to the US dropped 8%.

Expatriates seeking employment in the UAE will be required to produce HIV-Aids-free certificates, official says.

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.

Private companies will pay all salaries by bank transfer from January next year.

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.

With minimum wage possibly making its debut appearance in the construction world, it has been reported that eventually, other industries will also have to comply. Facilities Management Middle East asks key industry professionals: what kind of impact could this have on the recruitment process?

A Doha conference convened by the GCC Secretary General is debating how immigrant workers are treated.

The UAE Ministry of Labour is working on a minimum wage for construction workers in order to protect them from exploitation, according to a ministry spokesperson.

A Human Rights Watch report ignores progress made on labour issues, says government.

Dubai Municipality and the UAE Ministry of Labour meet to discuss forming an inspection partnership