emirates7 - The UAE has imposed over Dh34 million in fines on company owners found violating labour regulations since the beginning of 2025, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Monday, June 30.
Approximately 1,300 businesses, linked to around 1,800 employers, were identified for failing to carry out their licensed operations while maintaining workers on their records without any genuine employment relationship.
In response, the ministry implemented strict penalties, which included suspending the issuance of new work permits to these companies, issuing fines exceeding Dh34 million, and downgrading the establishments to the third category under the private sector classification system.
Further actions were taken to prevent the implicated employers from registering new businesses within the ministry’s systems.
MoHRE urged business owners to officially cancel their licenses and properly manage the legal status of their employees if their businesses have shut down for any reason.
The ministry’s monitoring process evaluates factors such as the declared business activity, the number of sponsored workers, transactional activity with the ministry, and results from field inspections.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any illegal practices through the ministry’s call centre at 60059000, its smart app, or its official website.
Approximately 1,300 businesses, linked to around 1,800 employers, were identified for failing to carry out their licensed operations while maintaining workers on their records without any genuine employment relationship.
In response, the ministry implemented strict penalties, which included suspending the issuance of new work permits to these companies, issuing fines exceeding Dh34 million, and downgrading the establishments to the third category under the private sector classification system.
Further actions were taken to prevent the implicated employers from registering new businesses within the ministry’s systems.
MoHRE urged business owners to officially cancel their licenses and properly manage the legal status of their employees if their businesses have shut down for any reason.
The ministry’s monitoring process evaluates factors such as the declared business activity, the number of sponsored workers, transactional activity with the ministry, and results from field inspections.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any illegal practices through the ministry’s call centre at 60059000, its smart app, or its official website.