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A local work permit must be obtained before commencing employment. Usual working hours in the commercial sector were 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm from Saturday to Wednesday (with Thursday being a half day) but some companies are now moving to a 5 day, Sunday to Thursday, working week.

Although often seen as the home of high earners, it is certainly NOT true that all jobs in the UAE pay more than in other countries. You are strongly advised to investigate remuneration rates for your own industry when considering a move.

As in most countries, the major employment agencies have websites where CVs may be submitted either speculatively or for particular vacancies.

In a move announced in October 2004, all expatriate workers in UAE will be fingerprinted before they are provided jobs in order to prevent certain types of fraud (such as medical certificates being obtained for persons other than those for whom visas have been issued).