UAE revokes licence of Oud Al Reem domestic worker agency for serious violations

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has revoked the licence of Oud Al Reem Agency for Domestic Worker Services in Ajman after serious violations were identified through governance and field inspection reports.

In a statement, the ministry said the agency breached provisions of the Domestic Workers Law, its implementing regulations and related decisions. Legal action has been taken, and relevant local authorities have been notified to complete the licence revocation procedures.

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MoHRE said the owners of the agency have been directed to regularise the status of domestic workers under their sponsorship in line with ministry regulations and to settle all fines resulting from the violations.

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The ministry urged customers to report any negative practices by licensed domestic worker recruitment offices by contacting its call centre on 600590000, reaffirming its commitment to regulating the sector and safeguarding the rights of employers, agencies and domestic workers.

MoHRE advised employers to deal only with licensed and accredited recruitment offices listed on its official website, warning that engaging unlicensed parties may result in legal accountability and pose health and security risks.

The ministry said the domestic worker services market in the UAE operates in accordance with high standards of governance and humanitarian principles, and commended compliant recruitment offices for their role in supporting labour market stability and sustainable economic growth.

MoHRE added that its regulatory efforts led to penalties against 37 domestic worker recruitment agencies in the first half of 2025, with a total of 107 violations recorded.

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