The UAE has closed 12 offices accused of recruiting domestic workers without licences. The action was announced on Wednesday 25 February. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said the cases have been referred to the Public Prosecution in coordination with Economic Development Departments across the country.
The ministry said the offices were operating illegally. It also revealed that 300 violations were recorded this year involving 57 licensed domestic worker recruitment offices. The figures relate to 2025 and form part of a wider enforcement drive.
