UAE Blocks 77 Social Media Accounts Over Illegal Domestic Worker Ads
- Publish date: Wednesday، 23 July 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
UAE shuts down 77 accounts promoting unlicensed domestic worker services to protect customer rights and ensure compliance.
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In a sweeping crackdown, UAE authorities have taken down 77 social media accounts for promoting unlicensed domestic worker recruitment services in the first half of 2025.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the closures on Wednesday, saying the move came after investigations revealed the accounts were offering services without proper government approval.
“These accounts were operating without a license and violating regulations,” the ministry stated. “Dealing with unlicensed domestic worker recruitment agencies and unreliable social media pages promoting domestic worker services could lead to customers losing their legal rights, which are guaranteed when they exclusively deal with ministry-licensed and -approved agencies.”
Officials are urging families and employers in the UAE to stick to authorized channels when hiring domestic help. MoHRE reminded the public that a full list of licensed recruitment agencies — complete with names and locations — is available on its official website.
The ministry’s firm message? Think twice before sliding into DMs for domestic help. It might cost you your rights.
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