Over Dh350 million has been distributed to employees since the UAE’s job-loss programme began in 2024, the Ministry confirmed.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that 90% of the targeted workforce had enrolled in the Unemployment Insurance Scheme by the end of 2025. Since its launch in early 2024, the Ministry said over Dh350 million has been paid in compensation to individuals who lost their jobs.
According to MoHRE, the scheme offers temporary financial support of up to three months to insured workers who lose their jobs for reasons other than resignation or disciplinary action. It aims to provide income stability while individuals seek new employment, without imposing any financial burden on employers.
The Ministry noted that registration is straightforward and can be completed online via the official website, www.iloe.ae. Workers can choose to pay contributions monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. The process involves entering Emirates ID details, verifying a mobile number, and making the payment online.
Under the scheme, eligible employees can receive up to 60% of their average basic salary over the six months prior to unemployment. Compensation is capped at Dh10,000 per month for Category 1 and Dh20,000 per month for Category 2, for a maximum of three months per claim. The total compensation an employee can receive over their career in the UAE cannot exceed 12 months.
MoHRE Reports High Participation in UAE Unemployment Insurance Scheme, Highlights Worker Protection Progress
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that 90% of the targeted workforce had enrolled in the Unemployment Insurance Scheme by the end of 2025. Since its launch in early 2024, more than Dh350 million has been paid in compensation to individuals who lost their jobs.
According to MoHRE, the scheme provides temporary financial support of up to three months to insured workers who lose their jobs for reasons other than resignation or disciplinary action. It aims to ensure income stability while individuals search for new employment, without placing any financial burden on employers.
Registration is straightforward and can be completed online via the official website, www.iloe.ae. Workers can pay contributions monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually by entering their Emirates ID, verifying a mobile number, and completing payment online. Eligible employees can receive up to 60% of their average basic salary over the six months prior to unemployment, with compensation capped at Dh10,000 per month for Category 1 and Dh20,000 per month for Category 2, for a maximum of three months per claim. Total compensation over a worker’s career in the UAE cannot exceed 12 months. To qualify, employees must have been subscribed to the scheme for at least 12 consecutive months, and claims must be submitted within 30 days of unemployment via the ILOE website, smart app, call centre, or other approved channels.
MoHRE also highlighted progress in broader worker protection and awareness initiatives. Orientation programmes were delivered in 17 languages, with 100% of targeted workers completing mandatory sessions, while more than three million workers benefited from additional awareness campaigns. Compliance rates among private sector companies remain high, with 99% adherence to occupational heat stress protection rules. Over 10,000 rest stations were allocated for delivery workers, and more than 2,700 companies registered in the labour accommodation system, benefiting nearly 1.9 million workers.
Officials said these results reflect ongoing efforts to promote a stable and balanced work environment that safeguards worker rights while supporting employers and national priorities.
