New resolution mandates employee vetting and data protection, with legal action threatened for offences ranging from fake Emiratisation to human trafficking.
The UAE has rolled out strict new regulations for business centres, targeting illegal practices that undermine the labour market. The rules focus on ensuring these centres operate with greater transparency and accountability.
Under the new directive, business centres—which provide services related to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre)—must now conduct pre-screening of their own staff before granting them access to official ministry systems. They are also legally bound to safeguard the privacy of all client data and documents.
The resolution establishes clear legal and administrative penalties for a range of violations, signalling a zero-tolerance approach. The prohibited activities now explicitly include:
- Participating in ‘Fake Emiratisation’ practices.
- Committing human trafficking crimes.
- Maintaining false employment records for workers.
- Hiring individuals without a proper work permit.
Furthermore, the Ministry stated that any misuse of its systems by authorised employees will result in them being referred to the judiciary for legal action. This comprehensive crackdown aims to restore integrity to the sector and protect both businesses and workers from exploitation.
