UAE Blocks 77 Social Media Accounts Over Illegal Domestic Worker Ads
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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