Employment legislation provides for positive discrimination in favour of UAE nationals. Mainland UAE employers must increase skilled UAE national employment by 1% every six months to reach a 10% quota by the end of 2026. Healthcare employers must ensure that 50% of new Emirati hires are in specialised roles, with compliance monitoring due to begin in 2027.
In Victoria, from 1 July 2026, there are new rules that restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements in the resolution of workplace sexual harassment complaints.