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July 23, 2008
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Over 3000 migrant workers arrested in the UAE
July 10, 2008
Runaway maid’s case referred to prosecution
April 21, 2008
Maid injured in fall from second floor
April 21, 2008
Hundreds of workers demand higher wages in UAE
March 20, 2008
1,300 migrant workers strike in Bahrain over pay
February 11, 2008
Sri Lankan maid hangs herself at Dubai airport
January 25, 2008
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February 15, 2026
UAE Ratifies the ILO Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention
The UAE has recently ratified the ILO’s 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention. While this is a step in the right direction, unless the Kafala system is dismantled, eradication of forced labour would not be possible.
November 4, 2024
UAE Extends its Amnesty Period Until 31 December
The UAE's Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security announced that it has extended its amnesty for migrants with irregular immigration status until the end of the year.
September 2, 2024
UAE Launches Amnesty for Migrants with Irregular Immigration Status
The UAE government has launched a two-month amnesty starting from 1 September 2024, allowing non-citizens with irregular immigration status to regularise their status without penalties.
August 21, 2024
UAE Amends Specific Labour Law Provisions Concerning Dispute Resolution
The UAE has recently amended its labour dispute procedures, increasing fines for some employment violations and allowing partial payments to avoid legal action. The amendments also transfer jurisdiction for certain violations involving domestic workers.
July 6, 2024
Migrant workers in the UAE face an unprecedented dengue outbreak due to government negligence
Low-income migrant workers in the UAE report that they are facing an outbreak of dengue due to a lack of clean-up efforts by the government after the floods that occurred in April, according to a report released by FairSquare.