UAE workers receive more than Dh830m from government schemes to protect loss of income
UAE private-sector employees received more than Dh830 million ($226 million) from government protection schemes in the first half of 2026. Dh512 million was paid out under the ILOE mandatory unemployment insurance scheme , with another Dh320 million in payments as part of the Workers Protection Programme (WPP), according to figures released on Tuesday. There were 44,000 beneficiaries of the WPP…
In the first half of 2026, UAE private-sector employees received over Dh830 million from government protection schemes, according to figures released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The ILOE mandatory unemployment insurance scheme contributed Dh512 million, while the Workers Protection Programme (WPP) accounted for Dh320 million in payments.
As of the first six months of the year, there were 44,000 beneficiaries of the WPP, with an average payment of Dh7,000. Dalal Al Shehhi, assistant undersecretary for labour protection at the ministry, emphasized the ministry's commitment to ensuring workers' well-being and protecting their rights while balancing their interests and those of their employers.
The success of the initiatives in the first half of 2026 showcases the effectiveness of the ministry's comprehensive strategy in supporting efforts to implement legislation and enhance compliance.
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