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The Economic Times
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UAE tightens wage payment rules for private sector firms from June 1

The United Arab Emirates will introduce stricter salary payment rules for private sector employers from June 1, 2026, requiring companies to pay wages by the first day of every month through the approved Wage Protection System (WPS) or other authorised payment channels.

According to a report by Gulf News, payments made after the first day of the month will be treated as delayed under the revised compliance framework issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

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