How to get a job in the UAE – all you need to know

The UAE has recently revised its visa regulations, New visa categories introduced earlier this monthAfter these updates, you can now apply for a two, three or four month visitor visa without the need for someone in the UAE to sponsor your visa, as these visas are ‘self-sponsored’. You can apply for a visa online, submit the required documents (copy of passport, university degree, etc.) and pay the fee depending on how long you wish to stay. You can apply for a visa through two online portals:

1. The website of the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs of Dubai (GDRFA), which is the immigration authority for the Emirate of Dubai
2. The website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), which is the immigration authority for Abu Dhabi and other UAE emirates.

For a detailed guide on how to apply for a job seeker visa through the Dubai GDRFA, Read our guide here.

For a detailed guide on how to apply for a job seeker visa through the ICP, Read our detailed guide here.

Once you have obtained your visa, you will need to ensure that you comply with the latest COVID-19 travel rules for incoming passengers in the UAE. In addition to a copy of your visa, you will also need to present a COVID-19 vaccine certificate for a World Health Organization (WHO) or UAE-approved vaccine, which also includes a QR code.

If you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you will need to present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result within 48 hours of arrival or a COVID-19 certificate of recovery within 30 days of departure . For more detailed guidance on the current travel rules in the UAE, Click here.

Once in the UAE, you may also need to follow these five steps to set it up.

You can start your job search by viewing Job vacancies on the online portal Or through the classifieds section of a newspaper.However, it is also important to evaluate any job opportunities you may have to ensure that you https://gulfnews.com/gulfnews/living-in-uae/ask-us/fake-job-alert-watch-out-for-these-signs-of-a-job-scam-1.1599490578647Don’t fall prey to any job scam. For example, anyone asking you to pay in exchange for a “guaranteed job” should be an immediate red flag.

Employers in the UAE are also looking for certain skills, According to a recent survey Published by online job portal bayt.com and YouGov, a UK-based international internet market research and data analysis company. According to the survey, these are the top 10 skills employers are looking for in the Middle East:

1. Good communication skills in Arabic and English – 62%
2. Team player/cooperative/helpful/flexible – 42%
3. Ability to withstand stress – 37%
4. Good leadership skills – 35%
5. Trustworthy/honest – 34%
6. Good Negotiation Skills – 33%
7. Efficient/Prolific – 33%
8. Overall character and demeanor – 33%
9. Enthusiasm/desire to make a difference – 33%
10. Ability to meet new challenges – 29%

The survey also found the top jobs filled by employers in the region this year, as well as the most sought-after degrees.

In addition to highlighting necessary skills and qualifications on your resume, there are certain mistakes you should avoid that can reduce your chances of getting a call back from a potential employer. According to experts interviewed by Gulf News, not only is it important to make sure your resume matches your LinkedIn profile, but you may be applying for job openings without really paying attention to the job profile. To learn more about important tips to follow when drafting a resume, Read our detailed guide here.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulates the private sector in the UAE and employers and employees must comply with the UAE Labour Law – Federal Decree No. 33 of 2021. According to human resources and emirate regulations, when a company offers a job applicant, it should contain certain details, including:

• Your salary details (basic salary and allowances)
• Contract period
• working environment

However, there are certain procedures you need to complete before you can legally start working in the UAE.

Once you have completed contract and salary negotiations with your company’s human resources (HR) department, and you have received their official offer letter, the HR department may ask you for some documents. This will allow them to begin the work permit application process. You may also need a company visa, which means your UAE residency visa is sponsored by your employer. Typically, these are the documents required to issue work permits and work visas:

• photocopy of passport
• Passport size photo
• An accredited university degree or professional certificate

Depending on the specific requirements of your case, you may also be asked to provide additional documents, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificates for children in the case of family sponsorship. Read more here.

According to UAE labor law, you can only start working with an employer after you have signed a work contract and a work permit has been issued to you by MOHRE. When you are about to sign a job contract, be sure to read it to make sure it matches the details of your offer of admission. This means that your job roles and responsibilities and salary details are the same as your offer letter.

here has Details to be included in the employment contractaccording to the implementing regulations of the UAE Labour Law:

• Employer’s name and address.
• Worker’s name, nationality and date of birth.
• Proof of identity, qualifications, employment or occupation.
• Work start date, workplace.
• operating hours.
• off day.
• Trial period (if applicable).
• Contract period.
• Agreed wages, including benefits and allowances.
• Annual leave entitlement, notice period.
• Procedures for terminating employment contracts and any other data determined by the Ministry to regulate the relationship between the parties.

Once you find a job, make sure you understand labor laws and your rights and responsibilities as a worker. For example, changing jobs during a probationary period that usually lasts six months can have certain legal and financial implications. To learn more, read here.

If you have any questions about working in the UAE or other topics covered in the “Living in the UAE” section, please write to us: reader@gulfnews.com