Faster, safer salary payments to employees as UAE upgrades Wage Protection System

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced an upgrade to the UAE’s Wage Protection System (WPS), introducing a more integrated digital process designed to simplify employer registration, strengthen data security and speed up payroll processing. The system is underpinned by an integrated digital infrastructure centred on secure Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to enable the real-time and secure.

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WHAT HAPPENED

The Wage Protection System covers more than 99 per cent of private-sector workers, reporting average monthly transfers of Dh37 billion, which reflects the system’s reliability and role in enhancing stability and transparency in the labour market.

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The system is underpinned by an integrated digital infrastructure centred on secure Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to enable the real-time and secure exchange of data between various parties, enhance accuracy and reliability, and shorten wage payment processing time.

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