PERSONAL FINANCE200+ Social Accounts Closed in UAE Domestic Worker Crackdown

Hundreds of Unlicensed Social Accounts Shut Down for Illegal Maid Recruitment

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has shut down nearly 200 social media accounts operating in the first half of 2026 for promoting illegal domestic worker recruitment services without required government approvals.

Unlicensed Operators and Employers Risks

This enforcement action directly targets unlicenced entities operating social media pages to advertise domestic helpers and maids without obtaining official ministry authorization or holding affiliations with approved recruitment offices.

Employers and households using these illegal social media services face significant operational and legal risks under the Domestic Workers Law, as these unlicenced operators bypass statutory standards and mandatory administrative regulations set by MoHRE.

How to Verify Agencies and Report Violations

1. Call 600590000 to check the official status and regulatory credibility of any entity promoting domestic worker recruitment on social media channels before entering into agreements or paying fees.
2. Report any negative practices, fraudulent claims, or unauthorized operations by illegal recruitment offices using MoHRE’s designated digital platforms or by calling the dedicated reporting line at 80084.