Government Resources

This page lists the primary resources for distressed workers provided by the UAE and the governments of the top 5 labor sending countries

UAE Government

UAE Ministry of Labour

UAE Ministry of Interior

Abu Dhabi e-Government

UAE General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs

General Directorate Services

UAE Employee Rights and Duties

Work Entry Permits

Tol Free Numbers:
Ministry of Labour:800665
Ministry of Interior: 800 5000
General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs: 80051111

Other Numbers:
Domestic Workers:04 7074878 / 04 7074889

Ministry of Labour Locations

Home Governments

India

Primary resource:

UAE Indians

“This portal pertains to all activities related to the Indian community in UAE, including the recruitment of skilled, unskilled and household workers from India. This webpage, for the first time has important information relating to the Indian community in UAE in five different languages.”

Community Welfare Wing
Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi
Plot No. 10, Sector W-59/02
P.O Box 4090
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Tel: +971 2 4492700
Fax: +971 2 4490729

Email: help@indembassyuae.org
ca@indembassyuae.org

Indian workers minimum wage by occupation

Sl No.	Category	Minimum Basic	Minimum Allowances	Revised Minimum Net pay per Month
1	Housemaids/Baby sitters/cooks for house			1100
2	Cleaners	800	150	950
3	Fishermen	800	150	950
4	Gardeners / Farm Workers / Shepherds	800	150	950
5	Office boys / messengers	800	150	950
6	Waiters in Restaurants	950	250	1200
7	Washermen	800	150	950
8	Helpers (to skilled workers)	950	250	1200
9	Light Duty Vehicle Operators	1100	300	1400
10	Cooks for Hotels & Bakers	1100	300	1400
11	Goldsmiths	1100	300	1400
12	Hairdressers	1100	300	1400
13	Garment Workers	1100	300	1400
14	Tailors	1100	300	1400
15	Shop Asst / Sales man	1100	300	1400
16	Workers for Interior decoration	1100	300	1400
17	Laminators	1100	300	1400
18	Upholstry Workers	1100	300	1400
19	Leather Craft Workers	1100	300	1400
20	Lubricators	1100	300	1400
21	Fabricators	1100	300	1400
22	Painters	1100	300	1400
23	Carpenters	1200	300	1500
24	Fitters	1200	300	1500
25	Plumbers	1200	300	1500
26	Welders	1200	300	1500
27	Riggers/Metal & Steel workers	1200	300	1500
28	Electrician / Wiremen	1200	300	1500
29	Mechanic	1200	300	1500
30	Steel Fixer	1200	300	1500
31	Mason	1200	300	1500
32	AC Technician	1200	300	1500
33	Store Keepers	1200	300	1500
34	Security Guards	1200	300	1500
35	Heavy Duty Operators	1400	300	1700

1* Food and Accommodation should be provided in addition to the wages above
2. All the employees are to be covered by appropriate Medical, Accidental and Life insurance covers

https://www.uaeindians.org/newminimumwages.aspx

Guide for Indians in the UAE

Bangladesh

Bangladesh Labour Wing

“Labour Wing of this Embassy has been established since 1976 to provide welfare oriented services to the Bangladeshi expatriates and to explore the employment opportunities in the UAE”

Ph. (+971 2) 4465100, (+971 2) 4458182
E-mail. labourwing@bdembassy.ae

For Information on Recruiting Agencies of Bangladesh:

www.boesl.org.bd
www.hrexport-baira.org

For Information on Bangladesh Manpower Supply:

http://probashi.gov.bd/
http://www.boesl.org.bd/

Contract for Bangladeshi Domestic Workers

Contract for Bangladeshi Employed Workers

Pakistan

No resource for information on wages, contracts, recruitment, complaints, grievances for Pakistanis in the UAE

Overseas Pakistanis Foundation:

“Overseas Pakistanis Foundation was established in March 1979 under the Emigration Ordinance, 1979. Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Provide Services to its registered members and their families in Pakistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

Pakistan Embassy in UAE Community Welfare Page

Egypt

No resource for Egyptian workers in the UAE.

Address For The Embassy of Egypt in Abu Dhabi:
DIPLOMATIC DISTRICT Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Telephone: (02) 444.5566 – Telephone (Int): +971.2.444.5566

Philippines

Philippines Overseas Employment Administration

Commission on Filipinos Overseas

Department of Labor and Employment

Philippine Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

Employment Guidelines for Filipinos in the UAE:

Requirements

Settlement of Disputes

Domestic Help: