29 August 2026 · Overview
What Is the Wage Protection System?
The Wage Protection System (WPS) is a UAE electronic salary-transfer system operated with MOHRE and the Central Bank. Employers pay staff through approved banks or exchange houses, and MOHRE monitors that wages are paid in full and on time. It protects workers' pay rights and gives the regulator real-time visibility of salary compliance across the private sector.
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How WPS works
Salaries flow through monitored channels.
- Employers pay via approved banks/exchange houses.
- Transfers are recorded and monitored by MOHRE.
- Wages must be paid in full and on time.
- Protects employees' pay rights.
Why it exists
It gives the regulator visibility.
- Real-time view of salary compliance.
- Detects late or partial payment.
- Underpins the 2026 tightened rules.
- Backs labour dispute resolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For employers new to WPS.
Is WPS mandatory?
Yes, for MOHRE-registered private-sector employers, with only narrow exemptions.
How are salaries paid under WPS?
Through approved banks or authorised exchange houses that report the transfers to MOHRE.
Who monitors WPS?
MOHRE, with the Central Bank, monitors WPS transfers electronically.
Can Exiloz set up WPS?
Yes. We help you arrange compliant WPS payroll for your Dubai company.
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