The UAE labor market is stable and workers’ wages are on time
Dubai, April 16 / WAM / The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation confirmed the continued stability of the labor market in the country and the sustainability of business in light of the conditions taking place in the region, which confirms the strength and diversity of the UAE economy and its ability to achieve balance and sustainability in all circumstances, and the effectiveness of the partnership between the government and private sectors in achieving sustainable development.
The Ministry said in a press statement that business continuity in the labor market was reflected in the data of the Wage Protection System, which indicates the regularity of private sector establishments in paying their workers’ wages on time specified through the system, which reflects the compliance of establishments in various economic sectors with their legal obligations and confidence in the sustainability of economic growth and in government policies and initiatives that support business continuity in various circumstances, in light of an advanced legislative environment and a digital structure that allows flexibility in performing job tasks for workers in the private sector.
The Ministry confirmed that it continues to monitor the disbursement of wages periodically to ensure the establishments’ compliance, through the wage protection system in cooperation with the Central Bank, which covers about 99% of workers in the private sector, and the establishments’ compliance rates with the system have not recorded any significant change in light of the current conditions.
Regarding operational performance indicators, the Ministry’s data showed the continued pace of work at stable rates, as the number of transactions submitted by customers during the month of March reached about 2.3 million transactions, bringing the total transactions completed in the first quarter of 2026 to about 7 million transactions, which reflects the continuity of operations without being affected.
The Ministry’s communication centers also recorded high levels of interaction, as more than 4 million communications were handled through the call center, in addition to providing 1.5 million consultations through the legal consultation centers in 22 languages, which reflects the readiness of the supporting channels and the continued provision of services efficiently.
Taken together, these indicators confirm the continuity of operational operations with high efficiency, without any significant impact on the pace of performance. The Ministry also continues to proactively monitor labor market indicators, in coordination with its partners, to ensure sustainability of performance and enhance market readiness.
The Ministry confirmed that regional conditions did not affect the stability of jobs in the private sector, noting that the applicable legislation allows flexible work patterns, including remote work, which enables establishments to adapt to various operational conditions.
Indicators showed that the majority of private sector establishments continued to perform their work from their usual work sites, while some establishments activated options for flexible work or remote work or from outside the country according to the nature of their work, ensuring continuity of performance without impact on productivity.
The Ministry praised the strategic partnership between the government and private sectors, which contributes to establishing stable and safe work environments, promotes sustainable economic growth, and supports the creation of quality job opportunities in line with the country’s future vision.
In the same context, a number of Emirati companies affirmed their commitment not to harm jobs or reduce salaries, stressing that employee stability is a basic priority, regardless of the challenges.
The private sector continues to perform efficiently and regularly, based on a flexible work system and an advanced digital structure that ensures the continuity of services without interruption, and enhances the speed of response and accuracy of operations, in an environment based on transparency and disclosure, which enhances investor confidence and confirms the strength of the national economy.
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