Hire in United Arab Emirates,
compliantly,
without the complexity.

The UAE is the Middle East's innovation superpower, hosting sovereign AI labs (Falcon LLM), global Web3 capital, and DIFC financial institutions.

Key Economic Clusters

• Dubai Tech & AI Capital: Global center for enterprise software, venture capital, fintech, and digital assets (VARA).
• Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth & CleanTech: Mubadala, ADIA, Hub71 tech cluster, and Masdar clean energy megaprojects.
• Global Aviation & Logistics Gateway: Jebel Ali deepwater port (DP World) and Emirates global aviation super-hub.

Regulated by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationships.

• Standardised MOHRE Contracts: Employment contracts must be registered and authenticated electronically with MOHRE or the relevant Free Zone Authority (DIFC, ADGM).
• Probation Period: Maximum statutory probation is 6 months (employers must give 14 days written notice for termination during probation).

• Standard Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week (8 hours/day over 5 or 6 days). Reduced by **2 hours per day** during the holy month of Ramadan for all employees.
• Overtime Surcharges: Minimum 125% (25% premium) of basic wage for standard overtime; 150% (50% premium) between 22:00 and 04:00 or on weekly rest days.
• Mandatory Wage Protection System (WPS): Mainland employers must disburse salaries through the Central Bank electronic WPS to maintain labor compliance.

• Annual Paid Vacation: Minimum 30 calendar days (or 22 working days) paid leave per continuous year of service.
• Public Holidays: ~14 official national and Islamic public holidays.
• Maternity Leave: 60 calendar days (45 days fully paid + 15 days half paid) provided by the employer. Paternity leave is 5 working days.

Mandatory End of Service Gratuity (*EOSG / Gratuity*)

Under Article 51 of the UAE Labour Law, expatriate employees completing at least one year of continuous service are entitled to statutory gratuity:

• First 5 Years of Service: 21 days' basic salary for each completed year.
• Subsequent Years (Year 6+): 30 days' basic salary for each completed year of service (capped at 2 years' total salary).

Alternative Savings Scheme (DEWS in DIFC)

In the DIFC and under the voluntary federal scheme, employers make monthly contributions into a defined-contribution workplace savings fund (5.83% of basic salary for first 5 years / 8.33% thereafter) in lieu of end-of-service gratuity lump sums.

Personal Income Tax: 0.0% (Zero Tax) on employment income and capital gains.

• Immediate Market Entry in Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Onboard regional directors, software engineers, and sales leads in the UAE in days.
• MOHRE, WPS & Health Insurance Compliance: Seamless electronic registration of contracts, WPS payroll processing, and compliant local health insurance.
• UAE Employment Visa & Golden Visa Sponsorship: EOR manages MOHRE entry permits, Emirates ID biometrics, medical fitness tests, and residence visa stamping.