The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently announced its inaugural award to recognize the outstanding contributions made by establishments, workers, and business service providers to the labor market. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) launched the website for the Emirates Labour Market Award on May 10th, which can be accessed at riyada.mohre.gov.ae. This platform allows establishments and workers to submit their nominations for the award, which aims to showcase the most successful practices in the UAE labor market.
Although the website will only begin accepting nomination applications from June onwards, we have provided the award categories and criteria that will be used to evaluate the nominees. If you are interested in applying for this prestigious award, please read on.
1. Outstanding companies
The initial classification pertains to establishments, and it comprises a grand total of 28 awards that will be bestowed upon small, medium, large, and very large establishments.
Terms and Conditions
When submitting a nomination for your company, it is important to ensure that you meet the following criteria:
– Your company must be registered with the Ministry’s database.
– Your company must have been operating in the labor market for at least two years.
– Your company must not be government-owned.
– Your company must not have been subject to any judicial rulings or penalties for violating UAE labor legislation within the past year.
– Your company must be committed to fulfilling the application requirements and the award’s timeframe.
– If your company has previously won the award, it is not eligible to participate in the award for the next two editions.
– Participation in the award is optional for establishments registered with the Ministry’s database.
By meeting these criteria, your company will be eligible to participate in the award and showcase its commitment to excellence in the labor market. We encourage all eligible companies to submit their nominations and join us in celebrating the best of the best in the UAE labor market.
Criteria for assessment
15% – Employment, empowerment, and attracting skilled labor.
25% – Occupational Health and Safety
25% – Employment relationships and Wages
15% – Future-proofing
10% – Encouragement and Motivation
10% – Facilities and Work Environment
2. Outstanding workforce
Under this category, a total of 12 awards will be presented to both skilled and unskilled workers. Nominees can either nominate themselves or be nominated by their employers, government agencies, or the community for their exceptional community efforts.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has created this award to recognize exceptional workers in the UAE labor market who have gone above and beyond in their careers. These individuals have added value and outstanding achievements to their employers or the labor market, while also demonstrating a passion for continuous learning and innovation. They have shown great commitment to values and positivity, making them stand out from their peers.
The MOHRE website provides further information on the award and its criteria. It is a great opportunity for workers to showcase their skills and dedication, and to be recognized for their contributions to the UAE labour market.
Criteria for assessment
30% – Achievement
30% – Creativity and innovation
20% – Continuous learning
20% – Social Responsibility
3. Business service partners
The three sub-categories in this section are:
- Domestic Worker Recruitment Offices – The Domestic Worker Recruitment Offices award is given to the top domestic worker recruitment agencies in the UAE labor market. These agencies are recognized for their commitment to best practices, which include providing domestic workers with the necessary support and enabling families to obtain the desired services.
This award is a testament to the agency’s dedication to excellence in the recruitment and placement of domestic workers. By prioritizing the needs of both the workers and the families they serve, these agencies have set a high standard for the industry.
Through their efforts, they have helped to ensure that domestic workers are treated with respect and dignity and that families receive the highest quality of service. Their commitment to best practices has made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals and families throughout the UAE.
Criteria for assessment
35% – Domestic Workers’ Support
35% – Family Support
30% – Performance and Achievement
- Employment Agencies – “Employment Agencies” is an accolade bestowed upon the top-performing employment agencies in the UAE labor market. These agencies are recognized for their exceptional implementation of best practices in attracting highly qualified human resources, tailored to meet the specific needs of the labor market. By doing so, they contribute significantly to the enhancement of productivity and efficiency in the workforce.
Criteria for assessment
35% – Domestic Workers’ Support
35% – Family Support
30% – Performance and Achievement
- Employment Agencies – The UAE labor market honors Employment Agencies that excel in attracting highly qualified human resources and meeting specific labor market needs. These agencies enhance productivity and efficiency in the workforce through exceptional implementation of best practices.
Criteria for assessment
35% – Employment relationships and wages
35% – Employment, empowerment, and attracting skilled labor
30% – Encouragement and Motivation
- Business Service Centres – The Business Service Centres Award recognizes the top-performing business service centers in the UAE labor market. These centers are recognized for their exceptional adoption of best practices that enable human resources to provide outstanding services to the business sector in the country.
This award is a testament to the commitment of these centers to excellence in service delivery and their dedication to providing the highest level of support to businesses in the UAE. By adopting best practices, these centers are able to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall quality of their services.
Criteria for assessment
25% – Employment and empowerment
25% – Performance and Achievement
20% – Encouragement and Motivation
30% – Employment relationships and wages
For more information on the award, you can reach out to the MOHRE call center on 600 590000.
