The UAE has launched AI-enabled work permit processing as it takes steps to become one of the world’s most advanced developed markets.
The Ministry of Labor and Emiratisation (Mohre) unveiled its “Eye” program during Gitex Global 2025, which is designed to cut processing times for job applications and attract talent to employers.
The “EYE” system speeds up permit approval by automatically analyzing and verifying key documents such as personal photos, passports and educational certificates.
Validity of UAE Work permit
The AI agent checks for authenticity and completeness, greatly reducing human error and the need for manual review – except for exceptional cases.
Rashid Hassan Al Saadi, who holds the position of underground human resources market services at Mohre, said: “We are proud to present a new plan to increase the services of the Ministry of Finance in line with the trends of the Ministry of Clothing.
“It is part of a broad portfolio of digital transformation and innovation initiatives that raise the standards of government services and are pioneering.
“This program shows the high level of the service of digital readiness, our leading role in supporting the country’s ambitious indicators, and our commitment to the development of innovation and AI in all fields of the labor market in all fields.”
Al Saadi added that the “Eye” system improves customer experience and efficiency by speeding up the completion of transactions, reducing costs, and improving the quality of document delivery – all of which contribute to a smoother customer journey.
Why is it important
In short, automated job approvals can dramatically shorten the hiring cycles of UAE employers and freelancers.
By reducing administrative delays, Mohre strengthens the country’s competitiveness in attracting global talent – a key objective of the UAE’s economic diversification and digital Government strategy.
The Mohre “eye,” Mohre showcases an extensive portfolio of digital projects – including:
- A bunch of work – An integrated platform to perform approval procedures and residency procedures
- Query the data – An AI analytics platform powered by real insight
- Predicting future jobs and skills: Labor Market Forecasting Tool
- Smart Safety Tracker: Occupational safety and compliance monitoring system
- Mohre Smart application: Integrated digital services for employees and employers
These programs align with the government’s national digital initiative, supporting its desire for AI leadership and high performance in public services.
AI in government
More than 80 percent of customer-facing government services across the UAE are now digital or enabled, demonstrating the country’s rapid progress in good governance.
Mohre’s continued investment in the changing positions of the Ministry – and the UAE – as an examination of next-generation government services, where AI tools such as “eye” could soon extend to compliance planning and workforce planning.
