Guides, written by people who do this every week
Few, long and kept up to date. Every guide shows who wrote it, when it was last checked, and links to the official sources.
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Hiring in the UAE without a company of your own
How Employer of Record works under UAE law, what it costs, how long it takes, the 2026 rules you cannot skip, and when your own entity is better.
Updated 7 Nov 2026
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The UAE employment visa, step by step
Every step of a UAE employment visa in 2026, from MOHRE offer letter to Emirates ID, with official fees, working days, documents and common delays.
Updated 3 Nov 2026
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End-of-service gratuity in the UAE, with worked examples
Who gets end-of-service gratuity in the UAE, how Article 51 works it out, four worked examples, the two-year cap, resignation and the savings scheme.
Updated 3 Nov 2026
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Work permits and visa types for workers in the UAE
The 13 MOHRE work permits, the residence routes for workers (employment, Green, Golden, family) and which one fits your hire. Official sources only.
Updated 4 Nov 2026
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WPS in 2026, the salary deadline explained
What Ministerial Resolution 340 of 2026 means for payroll: salaries due on the 1st, what MOHRE does from day 2 to day 21, and a payroll calendar that works.
Updated 4 Nov 2026
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Health insurance for employees in the UAE, emirate by emirate
Health insurance is mandatory for employees in all seven emirates. Who pays, who covers the family, the minimum plans, the fines, and the link to the visa.
Updated 4 Nov 2026
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