UAE lists 19 occupations under domestic worker category
UAE's official government platform has released a list of 19 occupations that fall under the domestic workers category.
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UAE's official government platform has released a list of 19 occupations that fall under the domestic workers category. The list includes: housemaid, sailor, guard, shepherd, jockey, tamer, falcon caretaker, worker, housekeeper, cook, nanny/babysitter, farm worker/grower, gardener, personal trainer/coach, private tutor, home nurse, personal assistant, private agricultural engineer, and personal/family driver. The platform also outlines obligations of recruitment agencies, employers, and workers under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022, along with penalties for violations up to Dh10 million.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 5 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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