Guides to working in the UAE: work visas and permits, salary ranges for common jobs, labour rules, and how to apply safely in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates.
Free overtime pay calculator for UAE and Saudi Arabia workers. Enter your basic salary and extra hours to see what the law says you should be paid, using the UAE 25% and 50% rates or the Saudi Article 107 formula.
Which salary deductions are legal in the UAE under Article 25 of the Labour Law, the 20%, 5%, 25% and 50% limits, and what to do when your payslip shows a deduction you do not recognise.
How foreign workers get, renew and replace an Emirates ID in 2026: ICP application channels, fees, the AED 20 a day late fine capped at AED 1,000, and your rights if an employer holds your card.
What the UAE’s ILOE unemployment insurance costs, who must join, what it pays if you are laid off, the AED 400 fine for not subscribing, and how to claim within 30 days.
Does your UAE employer have to pay for your health insurance? Rules for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates, family cover, salary deductions and what to do if you have no policy.
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