Quiet and slightly provincial emirate is not only a suitable city for vacation, but it is a nice chance to get a job here or find a livelihood for the season or for as long as you need. Umm Al Quwain is not only living thanks to fishing. Do not think that the emirate is backward, just huge sea wealth is concentrated here. But, there are some big offices and companies, and also you can register your own company.
The main sector of the economy of the emirate of Umm al-Quwain is still fishing.
The second important area is agriculture. The first poultry farm in the UAE was opened here. Some of the best dates in the UAE and other thermophilic crops are grown in the oases. There are dairy farms and dairies on the territory of the emirate, including camel milk.
All sectors of the economy are developing in Umm al-Quwain. The free trade zone should not pay taxes or duties. The state provides premises with all the necessary communications for trade, production or storage of products.
In the UAQ Free Trade Zone, it is possible to create an enterprise with 100% foreign capital, which is prohibited in the rest of the UAE. There is only one thing you have to pay for is a license about your type of activity.
With the maximum provision of jobs for the local population, it is difficult for foreigners to break into the labor market, but it is not impossible. When moving to the country for work, you should remember that there are strictest laws and traditions that are worth studying in detail.
For example, when applying for a job in a medical institution, an immigrant must pass a special examination to confirm his professional suitability. The candidate must answer correctly at least 65% of the questions. It is noteworthy that pregnant women are not allowed to work in hospitals.
Difficulties also arise when looking for an employer who will take full responsibility for a foreign worker: sponsors, arrange all documents, including a permit and a visa. It is impossible to get to work in the Kingdom without a work visa, while the applicant must:
- Undergo a medical examination.
- Provide documents on education and qualifications.
- Submit an employment contract.
Our site will tell you a bit about features of employment.
Despite the fact that the state is open to foreign workers, at the same time, the authorities set a strict number of quotas. It is possible to find a job exclusively legally, moving is possible only if there is a contract with prescribed working conditions: salary, schedule, the possibility of providing housing, social package, etc. In addition, an employed immigrant has the right to leave the country only with the written permission of the employer.
The employer must pay for the visa, work permit and additional documents. The term of the visa is also regulated by the employer. However, the immigrant is engaged in the registration of a labor permit independently after crossing the border.
A package of documents is also required.
1. Site Supervisor
2. Design Draftsman
3. Production Assistant
4. Office Administrator
5. Data Entry Clerk
6. Call Center Agent
7. Front Office Intern
8. Receptionist
9. Teaching Assistant
10. Cost Controller
11. Specialists for building rapport with
While working in Umm Al Quwain on different vacancies, the average salary will be about 17, 500 AED per month. It ranges from 3, 500 AED to 80, 700 AED in a month. It is understandable, that high quality specialist earn more, but for a side job, the minimum wage is good enough.
Including the very minimum wages, the cost of living is cheap at all. It is 1200 dollars per month. The taxes are about 700 dollars, which is good enough to cover them.
Despite its small size and "remoteness from civilization", Umm Al Quwain in the UAE offers many opportunities for great employment and big chances to develop. In addition to work, you can see such things as watchtowers and wind towers, an old fort, a dromedrome for camel racing, dreamland water park, Aquarium and Sea Research Center, as well as a magnificent Historical Museum housed in a restored fort. All in Umm Al Quwain!
