UAE closes 230 social media accounts for unlicenced domestic worker hiring in 2025

The UAE closed 230 social media accounts during 2025 for promoting unlicenced domestic worker recruitment services, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) revealed on Wednesday, February 11.

These accounts were closed after it was found that the owners had not obtained necessary licences from the ministry and were not affiliated with any licensed recruitment offices authorised to practise recruiting this category of workers.

This act is a clear violation of the Domestic Workers Law, which can lead to legal consequences and negative outcomes that affect employers dealing with unlicensed domestic worker recruitment office.

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These can include the loss of their legal rights, in addition to risks associated with non-compliance with mandatory procedures such as medical examinations and background and conduct checks, which may pose serious risks to families.

Licensed domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE are distinguished by clear service quality standards and operate in accordance with certain terms and conditions. They are also obliged to work with approved pricing within service packages that provide trained and qualified workers ready to deliver the required services and capable of working with families in a safe and healthy manner.

Employers and Emirati and resident families in the UAE have been urged to ensure they deal only with licensed domestic worker recruitment offices. They have also been advised to report any negative practices or misleading advertisements on social media promoting such services by contacting 600590000 or by reviewing the list of licensed offices available on its website.