UAE Labour Market Observatory Strengthens Access to Real-Time Job Data, Employment Laws, and Complaint Channels
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has launched a digital platform designed to provide real-time insights into workforce trends, wages, worker rights, social protection schemes, and employment statistics within the country. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for policymakers, businesses, and the public regarding the UAE’s labour market.
What is the UAE Labour Market Observatory?
The Labour Market Observatory is a government-led initiative that delivers timely and comprehensive insights into the UAE’s labour market. This platform supports evidence-based data analysis, allowing users to access detailed reports and analyses through interactive dashboards. Researchers at the Observatory gather and analyze reliable data on employment trends, workforce development, and business activities in the UAE.
For more information, visit the official website: observatory.mohre.gov.ae.
UAE Labour Market Priorities
The Observatory features four distinct channels that provide a thorough understanding of the labour market:
1. Holistic View
The first section of the platform offers a user-friendly dashboard that presents essential data regarding employment in the UAE. Users can explore various categories, including:
- Workforce
- Companies
- Female Workforce
- Emiratisation
Each statistic is accompanied by a ‘Review date’ timestamp, allowing users to verify when the data was collected. This section also includes up-to-date information, such as the percentage of female workers in leadership positions and the total number of UAE nationals employed in the private sector.
Labour Market Growth
This subsection presents information on the growth of the labour market through bar graphs, analyzing key 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
Companies Distribution
The final part of the holistic view section details the distribution of companies in the UAE labour market based on their economic activities, including industries such as:
- Wholesale and retail
- Construction
- Administrative and support services
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Professional, scientific, and technical activities
- Transportation and storage
- Real estate activities
2. Social Protection and Well-Being Assurance
The Observatory also focuses on social protection and well-being assurance, providing insights into workers’ rights and well-being initiatives in the UAE. Key programs include:
Comprehensive Healthcare System
All workers in the UAE, including those in the private sector and domestic workers, benefit from a high-quality healthcare system. Employers are mandated to purchase health insurance for all employees, a requirement for issuing and renewing residency permits.
Unemployment Insurance Scheme
Launched in 2022, this scheme offers temporary financial support to eligible Emirati and resident employees during periods of involuntary unemployment, ensuring a dignified standard of living.
Heat Stress Prevention Policy
To safeguard workers during high temperatures, the UAE implements an annual heat stress prevention policy. This policy mandates a daily midday work break and prohibits outdoor work from June 15 to September 15. Approximately 99% of companies comply with this regulation.
Savings Scheme
This initiative allows for the investment of funds allocated for end-of-service benefits for employees in participating companies, aiming to grow employees’ savings through government-approved investment funds.
Workers Protection Programme
This program secures financial entitlements for private-sector employees, including unpaid wages, and covers around 99% of the workforce across various sectors.
3. Cutting-Edge Inspection and Monitoring Solutions
The Observatory ensures that UAE workers are registered and compensated through the Wage Protection System (WPS). Established in collaboration with the UAE Central Bank, the WPS is an electronic system that oversees salary payments, ensuring timely compensation as per employment contracts. Currently, 99% of workers are registered in the WPS.
The inspection and monitoring solutions section provides documentation on crucial legislations related to employee and employer rights, 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, employment trends, and workplace safety standards.
4. Progressive Workforce Interaction Channels
The final priority of the Observatory focuses on enhancing digital tools and in-person services for 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 orientation program educates new workers about UAE labour laws, rights, responsibilities, and cultural considerations. In 2025, over 9 million workers completed this program.
Communication Channels Statistics
The Observatory offers insights into which communication methods—such as call centers, apps, emails, and chats—received the most complaints.
Range of Communication Channels
For any labour-related inquiries, the Observatory provides several contact options:
- Website: mohre.gov.ae
- Landline: 600590000
- WhatsApp: 600590000
- Email: [email protected]
- International Call Centre: 00971-68034000
- Toll-free Labour Claims and Legal Advisory Channel: 80084
As reported by www.emirates247.com, the UAE Labour Market Observatory serves as a vital resource for understanding employment trends, policies, and workers’ rights in the region.
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Published on 2026-05-09 08:02:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk