MoL mulls temporary work permits for firms

Currently, the MoL issues temporary work permits to companies in the energy, oil and petroleum sectors only.

A temporary work permit issued to a worker who undertakes a job in a company for a specified period of time. A temporary work permit is issued for three months after payment of Dh1,200, and firms have to pay Dh500 to get the permit renewed for the same period.

Khalil Khoury, director of the Work Permits Department at the MoL, told Khaleej Times that the ministry officials had held a meeting recently to study the procedures for enabling all companies to be issued temporary work permits.

"The MoL move comes as part of the ministry's strategy to facilitate formalities for companies and investors, and for protecting the workers rights as well," Khoury pointed out.