Ministry of Labour, MOL (United Arab Emirates)

Ministry of Labour (United Arab Emirates)

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) or Labour Department in Dubai and the UAE governs all work related issues. The MOL is responsible for issuing work permits (or labour cards) and imposing labour bans on those who are entitled to one. The Ministry of Labor does not issue residence visas or entry permits, they are dealt with by the relevant UAE immigration department (in Dubai, the DNRD). An exception to this is labour permits for maids, they are processed at the immigration department along with their residency permit.