Dubai Police urges use of licensed domestic workers — residents — ongoing
Dubai Police has issued safety guidelines requiring residents to hire domestic workers only through licensed entities and to verify worker identity before employment. The guidance follows enforcement actions by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, which closed 12 unlicensed agencies and detected 300 violations in 2025.
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- Applies to
- Labour · UAE
- What to do
- Verify identity of all domestic workers before hiring; use only licensed recruitment entities; secure valuables and documents; supervise vulnerable household members; report suspicious behaviour via Dubai Police smart app (Police Eye service) or call 901.
Dubai Police stressed the importance of verifying worker identity, keeping valuables secure, supervising children and elderly relatives, and avoiding unverified recruitment offices or social media accounts. The ministry warned that recruitment scams often begin with attractive offers before escalating, leaving victims unable to contact perpetrators. Authorities have shut down unlicensed agencies and closed 230 social media accounts offering domestic worker services in 2025.
Source
“Dubai Police has urged residents to deal only with licensed entities when hiring temporary domestic workers on a daily or hourly basis, while issuing a series of safety guidelines to help protect households.”
— Khaleej Times, 13 Jun 2026
Reported by: Khaleej Times 13 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Verify identity of all domestic workers before hiring; use only licensed recruitment entities; secure valuables and documents; supervise vulnerable household members; report suspicious behaviour via Dubai Police smart app (Police Eye service) or call 901.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
13 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-police-licensed-domestic-workers-safety-guidelines
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