MoHRE Defines Responsibilities And Administrative Penalties For Business Centres In UAE

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced a new resolution detailing the duties and responsibilities for business centres. This resolution also outlines the penalties for any violations committed by these centres or their employees. The affected business centres are private-sector entities that assist establishments and individuals in accessing the Ministry’s services.

Ministerial Resolution No. (0702) of 2025 aims to enhance governance within business centres and among their employees. It is part of MoHRE's ongoing efforts to improve the legislative framework, adapt to labour market changes, increase efficiency, and regulate operations. This ensures customer protection and guarantees service safety, reliability, transparency, and integrity.

According to the new resolution, business centres must pre-screen employees before granting them access to MoHRE’s systems. This access allows them to support establishments and individuals seeking the Ministry’s services. Additionally, they must safeguard customer data, information, and documents.

The resolution identifies several violations that could lead to administrative penalties and legal sanctions against business centres. These include operating beyond their licenced scope, lacking genuine employment relationships with registered workers, committing human trafficking crimes, hiring without work permits, failing to employ permitted workers, or allowing employees to work elsewhere without proper status adjustments.

Providing false data or documents to MoHRE is another violation for which business centres can be penalised. Engaging in 'Fake Emiratisation' schemes is also considered a breach under this resolution.

The resolution specifies actions against employees who misuse their authorised access to MoHRE’s systems or enable others to do so. Such misuse disrupts governance in government procedures and may result in referring the employee involved to the judiciary.

This comprehensive approach by MoHRE underscores its commitment to maintaining high standards within business centres while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. By doing so, it aims to protect both customers and the integrity of its services.

With inputs from WAM