5 Essential UAE Recruitment Laws Everyone Should Know

The UAE has become one of the world's most attractive destinations for skilled professionals. With expats constituting over 88% of the country's population⁴, and highly skilled migrants representing 22.6% of the UAE labor force in 2022 (up from 19% in 2019)¹, the Emirates has created one of the world's most diverse talent markets. These professionals come from vastly different educational backgrounds, work experiences, and cultural contexts from across the globe.

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A practical overview of the key legal considerations every employer and recruiter must understand in the UAE.