The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced a new ministerial resolution establishing rigorous responsibilities, obligations, and penalties for private business centres operating under its supervision.
Ministerial Resolution No. (0702) of 2025 outlines the criteria that business centres must adhere to in order to deliver MoHRE’s services to companies and individuals, while also detailing the administrative and legal repercussions for non-compliance.
This updated regulatory framework underscores MoHRE’s continued commitment to strengthening governance, enhancing service efficiency, and ensuring the protection of data across centres that act as intermediaries between the Ministry and the public.
The initiative seeks to boost operational effectiveness, safeguard customers, and reinforce the security, transparency, and reliability of all services offered.
In line with the new regulations, business centres must conduct pre-employment screening before granting employees access to MoHRE’s internal systems. This access enables authorised personnel to support businesses and individuals utilising the Ministry’s digital and in-person services. Centres are also obligated to uphold strict confidentiality regarding client data, information, and documents.
MoHRE has additionally defined a detailed list of infractions that may result in administrative or legal sanctions.
Major violations include operating beyond the approved scope of work, failing to maintain valid employment relationships, committing human trafficking offences, employing individuals without authorised work permits, or neglecting to activate approved permits for employees.
The resolution further forbids business centres from permitting their staff to work for other employers without fulfilling the necessary legal requirements. Submitting false data or documents to MoHRE and participating in “Fake Emiratisation” activities are explicitly recognised as serious offences under the new rules.
Furthermore, any business centre employee who misuses system access, enables unauthorised usage, or undermines MoHRE’s governance processes may face disciplinary measures, including potential referral to judicial authorities.
