MoHRE shuts 230 illegal domestic worker recruitment accounts in 2025 to protect families and enforce licensing rules.
DUBAI: A total of 230 illegal domestic worker accounts were shut down in 2025 as part of a nationwide enforcement drive led by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in cooperation with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority.
Authorities said the accounts were promoting domestic worker recruitment services on social media without obtaining the necessary licences. The operators were not affiliated with authorised recruitment offices, placing them in direct violation of the UAE Domestic Workers Law.
The ministry confirmed that strict digital and field monitoring systems are in place to safeguard the rights of employers, workers and recruitment agencies. Officials stressed that only licensed offices are legally permitted to provide domestic worker services in the country.
The 230 illegal domestic worker accounts were identified and closed following coordinated action between regulatory authorities. The ministry praised the TDRA for its role in blocking unauthorised platforms and unifying government efforts to curb misleading advertisements online.
Employers and families have been urged to verify recruitment agencies before entering into agreements. The ministry warned that dealing with unlicensed providers could result in loss of legal rights and expose families to risks, including failure to conduct mandatory medical examinations and background checks.
Officials encouraged residents to report suspicious advertisements or practices by calling 600590000 or reviewing the list of approved recruitment offices on the ministry’s website.
The crackdown on 230 illegal domestic worker accounts reflects continued efforts to strengthen oversight, protect households and ensure recruitment services meet approved standards and pricing regulations across the UAE.
