DUBAI : This crackdown was led by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in coordination with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

The closures come after MoHRE confirmed that the accounts were operating without the necessary licenses, violating UAE labour laws. These platforms were promoting domestic worker services without official approval, posing risks to both employers and workers.

MoHRE urged UAE citizens and residents to deal exclusively with licensed recruitment agencies. The Ministry warned that engaging with unlicensed platforms may deprive clients of legal rights and protections guaranteed by law.

In a separate campaign earlier this year, the Ministry detected 55 illegal recruitment entities—including five social media accounts—operating in 2024. These included unlicensed offices and websites found to be mediating employment without authorization. Legal action was taken, including administrative penalties, financial fines, and referrals to Public Prosecution.

Khalil Al Khoori, Undersecretary for Human Resources Affairs at MoHRE, reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy. Violators face at least one year of imprisonment and fines ranging from AED 200,000 to AED 1,000,000—or both.

Al Khoori praised the Ministry’s robust monitoring systems that detect violations through proactive digital surveillance. Social media campaigns are regularly monitored and cross-referenced with official records to ensure compliance.

MoHRE has called on the public to verify recruitment services through its website www.mohre.gov.ae, where a full list of licensed agencies is available. Suspected illegal activities can also be reported via the call center (600590000) or the Ministry’s smart app.

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