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UAE rolls out new worker housing rules with free internet and stricter hygiene standards
International
Published on 30 April 2026
Free internet for workers and new health support requirements
The UAE has introduced updated rules for worker housing, aiming to improve daily living conditions nationwide. Employers must meet new hygiene and safety requirements, either by providing compliant housing or offering allowances. The changes include free internet access for all workers and expanded medical support for larger housing communities, alongside stronger oversight of welfare standards.
- UAE mandates free internet access under new worker housing rules
- Larger housing communities must provide medical support
- Employers face tighter hygiene and safety compliance requirements
- Non-compliance can mean allowances instead of housing
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