UAE decision to close private maid-hiring agencies will stamp out rogue companies
Domestic workers will have to be employed via government-run Tadbeer centres but residents seek clarity on hiring options
Earlier in March, the country's labour ministry said it would close all of the privately-run recruitment agencies that hire and supply domestic workers to tackle abuse in the industry. Instead, government-run centres will handle all applications and hiring for families. Pawan Singh / The National
Officials said there would be an exception for agencies based in the country's economic freezones, which have their own rules and regulators. It was not clear if there are many maid agencies based there, nor whether those facing closure could move to a freezone. Pawan Singh / The National