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Workshop: Employment Law

Date and Time

3 November 2026 8:30 AM 12:30 PM

Venue

Dubai Chambers, 13th floor

Organized By

Dubai Chambers & Gateley & Fragomen

Event Type

Workshop

About the Workshop

This workshop provides a practical overview of the UAE employment law landscape, covering the key legal, labour, and immigration considerations that employers and investors need to navigate when operating in the UAE. Participants will gain insights into visa requirements and workforce planning considerations when establishing a business, as well as the recruitment of expatriate employees and UAE nationals. The session will also explore visa categories, work permits, and key employment obligations, including probation periods, Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements, employee benefits and pensions, performance management, grievance procedures, and the termination of employment.

Language: English

Objectives

The participants will gain better understanding of:

The UAE employment law landscape and key legislative considerations.
Visa requirements and essential labour and immigration considerations for investors establishing a business in the UAE.
The recruitment of expatriate employees and UAE nationals.
UAE visa categories, work permits, and immigration processes.
Core employment requirements, including probation periods, Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements, employee benefits and pension obligations, performance management, grievance and disciplinary procedures, termination of employment and end-of-service considerations, and the latest market trends.

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Agenda

Participation Fees

(Excluding VAT)

Dubai Chambers' Member: AED 600 /-
Non-member: AED 1500 /-
%10 discount available for groups of three or more.

A selection of our partners

Speakers

Faisal Al Hazmi

Managing Partner - Al Sahlawi & Co.

Faisal Alhazmi is an experienced Emirati lawyer and the Managing Partner of Al Sahlawi & Co, a well-established law firm founded in 1997. Prior to his current role, Faisal held positions with leading international law firms and served in key capacities within prominent government entities in the United Arab Emirates. With over 15 years of experience, Faisal has developed specialised expertise in UAE and Middle East court litigation, regularly advising and representing multinational clients in complex, high-value disputes and arbitration proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, including employment-related matters.

Michael Powner

Partner - Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Michael leads the Middle East Employment Team for International Law Firm, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP and brings over 25 years of experience as a corporate employment lawyer catering to a diverse client base in the Middle East, UK, US, and Europe. Michael’s practice is grounded in providing commercial advice to reduce litigation exposure and offering transactional guidance on multi-faceted deals across borders. Michael’s practice remains global and now based in the UAE; he leads our regional team there across our three offices in Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar.

Yorgo Abikhalil

Senior Associate - Al Sahlawi & Co.

Yorgo Abi Khalil is a Senior Associate in the Commercial Dispute Resolution team at Al Sahlawi Advocates and Legal Consultants, specialising in complex UAE employment disputes, including executive terminations and high-value labour claims across onshore courts. Yorgo regularly advises on cross-border employment issues, enforcement actions, and contentious matters involving senior executives and multi-party disputes.

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