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United Arab Emirates
Q4 2021
Total Labor Force (000s)
6,820
Employed Workers (000s) 6,479
Unemployed Workers (000s) 341
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
98% - First Vaccine Dose
(December 2021)
Covid Update
▪ Requirements for
vaccines vary across the
Emirates. In some areas,
all non vaccinated
employees must have a
weekly PCR test.
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Other Cost Considerations - Tax
Indicative Wages (USD)
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▪ Changes to the Labor Law are being introduced including the removal of unlimited
contracts.
Working Population (in Thousands) Over Time
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Labor Force Statistics
Hiring Demand Trend by Experience Level
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Monthly Hourly
Key Sources:
https://wageindicator.org/
https://ilostat.ilo.org/
https://www.worldbank.org/
https://tradingeconomics.com/
https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home.html
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/
https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat
Talent Solutions – EMEA QMR Q4 2021