Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has affirmed the continued stability of the labour market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the uninterrupted continuity of business operations despite ongoing regional developments.
This reflects the strength and diversity of the UAE economy, its ability to maintain balance and sustainability under all circumstances, and the effectiveness of the partnership between the public and private sectors in achieving sustainable development.In a press statement, the Ministry said:“The continuity of business operations in the labour market is reflected in the data from the Wage Protection System (WPS), which indicates that private sector establishments continue to pay employees’ wages on time through the system.
"This demonstrates compliance across various economic sectors with legal obligations, as well as confidence in the sustainability of economic growth and in government policies and initiatives that support business continuity under all conditions.
"This is further enabled by an advanced legislative environment and a digital infrastructure that allows flexibility in performing job tasks for private sector employees.”.Monitoring wage paymentsThe Ministry also confirmed that it continues to monitor wage payments regularly to ensure compliance through the Wage Protection System, in cooperation with the Central Bank.
The system covers approximately 99% of private sector employees, and no significant change has been recorded in compliance rates despite current conditions..UAE ensures labour market stability with new measures to support business continuity.2.3 million transactions in MarchRegarding operational performance indicators, Ministry data showed continued stability in workflow.
Approximately 2.3 million transactions were processed in March alone, bringing the total number of transactions completed in the first quarter of 2026 to around 7 million—reflecting uninterrupted operations.4 million interactions in customer service centers The Ministry’s customer service centers also recorded high levels of engagement, handling more than 4 million interactions through call centers, in addition to providing 1.5 million consultations via legal advisory centers in 22 languages.
This demonstrates the readiness of support channels and the continued efficient delivery of services.These indicators collectively confirm the continuity of operations at high efficiency,....
