UAE Labour Market Observatory Strengthens Access to Real-Time Job Data, Laws, and Complaint Channels Online
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has launched a digital platform known as the Labour Market Observatory, providing real-time insights into workforce trends, wages, worker rights, social protection schemes, and employment statistics across the UAE. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for policymakers, businesses, and the public regarding the country’s evolving labour market.
Understanding the UAE Labour Market Observatory
The Labour Market Observatory is a government-led initiative designed to deliver accurate and timely insights into the UAE’s labour landscape. By utilizing evidence-based data analysis, the platform enables users to access detailed reports and analyses through interactive dashboards. This resource is particularly valuable for those seeking information about employment trends and policies in the UAE.
For more information, visit the Labour Market Observatory website.
Key Priorities of the UAE Labour Market Observatory
The Observatory focuses on four primary channels to provide a comprehensive understanding of the labour market:
1. Holistic View
The “Holistic View” section of the Observatory offers a user-friendly dashboard that consolidates essential employment information. Users can explore the latest data across several categories, including:
- Workforce
- Companies
- Female Workforce
- Emiratisation
Each statistic is accompanied by a ‘Review date’ timestamp, allowing users to verify the recency of the data. This section also includes insights into the percentage of female workers in leadership roles and the number of UAE nationals employed in the private sector.
The growth of the labour market is depicted through bar graphs, covering various areas such as:
- Overall labour market growth
- Yearly establishment overview under MOHRE
- Growth in skilled labour
- Skilled female employment as a percentage of total skilled employment
- Annual growth of Emiratis in the private sector
Additionally, the distribution of companies across different economic sectors is detailed, highlighting industries such as wholesale and retail, construction, and manufacturing.
2. Social Protection and Well-Being Assurance
The Observatory prioritizes social protection and worker well-being by providing insights into various programmes and initiatives:
Comprehensive Healthcare System: All workers, including those in the private sector and domestic roles, have access to a high-quality healthcare system. Employers are mandated to secure health insurance for their employees, a requirement for residency permits.
Unemployment Insurance Scheme: Launched in 2022, this scheme aims to provide a safety net for Emirati and resident employees, offering temporary financial support during involuntary unemployment.
Heat Stress Prevention Policy: To ensure worker safety during extreme temperatures, the UAE implements a heat stress prevention policy that includes mandatory midday breaks and restrictions on outdoor work from June 15 to September 15. Compliance with this policy is reported at approximately 99%.
Savings Scheme: This initiative allows for the investment of end-of-service benefits for employees in participating companies, aiming to enhance employees’ savings.
Workers Protection Programme: This programme secures financial entitlements for private-sector employees, covering around 99% of the workforce and ensuring protection against unpaid wages.
3. Cutting-Edge Inspection and Monitoring Solutions
The Observatory also emphasizes the importance of the Wage Protection System (WPS), which ensures that UAE workers are registered and compensated according to their employment contracts. Enforced by MOHRE in collaboration with the UAE Central Bank, the WPS is an electronic system that guarantees timely salary payments. Currently, 99% of workers are registered under this system.
The inspection and monitoring solutions section provides documentation on relevant legislations, including:
- Labour Relations Law
- WPS decree
- General information about the WPS
This section concludes with a statistical overview of key areas such as inspection and monitoring, Emiratisation, and workplace safety standards.
4. Progressive Workforce Interaction Channels
The final priority of the Observatory is to enhance digital tools and services for both employers and workers. This includes:
Effective Complaints System: MOHRE provides statistics on the number of labour-related complaints registered and resolved.
Awareness Training: The Tawjeeh programme offers orientation for new workers, covering UAE labour laws, worker rights, and cultural considerations. In 2025, over 9 million workers completed this programme.
Communication Channels: The Observatory outlines various methods for labour-related inquiries, including:
- Website: mohre.gov.ae
- Landline: 600590000
- WhatsApp: 600590000
- Email: ask@mohre.gov.ae
- International Call Centre: 00971-68034000
- Toll-free labour claims and legal advisory channel: 80084
The Labour Market Observatory serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of the UAE’s labour market, providing essential data and support for both workers and employers.
Source: www.emirates247.com
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Published on 2026-05-09 08:02:00 • By the Editorial Desk
