December 11, 2025
UAE fines up to Dh5m for violating UAE residency rules
The most serious violations include providing housing, employment to foreigners living illegally in the country People walk on a bridge in the Emirate of Dubai. Photo: Archive UAE fined up to Dh5 million for violating UAE residency rules, including housing and employing immigrants, Gulf News was mentioned. The federal law no. 29 of 2021 on the entry and residence of foreigners imposes severe penalties for the crime, setting fines starting at Dh100,000 and reaching up to Dh5 million in cases involving multiple offenders or organized networks, in addition to a minimum of two months in prison. The legal liability extends



