UAE uses 4 languages in awareness drive to address entry, residency and labour violations

The campaign begins on October 10 and will run for three months, with various government entities taking part, along with free zones across the country and media outlets.

“The campaign aims to familiarise people with the key provisions of the entry and residency laws for foreign nationals in the UAE, as well as regulations for labour relations (the labour law), and the procedures and penalties for violators,” Al Khoori explained.

Encouragement

For his part, Major General Suhail Al Khaili, Director-General of the ICP, said: “The campaign aims to promote compliance with the law, particularly the conditions and regulations for the entry and residency of foreign nationals in the UAE, as well as regulations for labour relations. The campaign also highlights the legal measures taken against violators, which strengthen the rule of law as a culture in society.”

“The UAE implements an advanced, flexible, proactive, and pioneering residency and labour system, and this campaign aims to raise awareness among employers, workers, investors in free zones, and violators of entry and residency conditions in the UAE, along with the general public.”

Mohsen Al Nassi, Assistant Undersecretary for Inspection Affairs at MoHRE, said: “The campaign’s objectives include raising awareness among target groups about new forms of employment under the Federal Decree Law Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationship, as well as the rights and obligations of both parties, types of leave, the prohibition of forced labour, and other topics stipulated in the law, its executive regulations, and related ministerial resolutions.”