Purpose of Hire in the UAE
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Provide employers access to local, ID-verified professionals. - Support roles that require in-person or hybrid presence.
- Help UAE-based businesses comply with local regulations.
- Allow professionals in the UAE to find work with local companies.
How Does It Works?
1. Post a role
Employers define skills, scope, and timeline.
2. Select “UAE” as the location
The role is only visible to professionals based in the Emirates.
3. Use filters to refine matches
Employers can set city, language, tools, and ID verification requirements.
4. Review profiles
Each includes skills, reviews, samples, and verification badges.
5. Agree scope and fund escrow
Payments are secured before work begins.
6. Approve milestones
Work is released step by step with escrow protection.
Benefits for Employers
- Hire professionals who understand UAE business culture and practices.
- Use Arabic and English filters to match communication needs.
- Ensure compliance with local expectations through documented scopes.
- Simplify payments and records with escrow and invoices.
Benefits for Talent
- Gain visibility with UAE-based companies.
- Access hybrid and in-person roles.
- Build reviews tied to local markets.
- Work with trusted employers using a secure platform.
Use Cases
- Businesses seeking talent for on-site projects in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
- Employers hiring bilingual (Arabic/English) professionals.
- Companies looking for talent with regional knowledge of UAE markets.
- Local startups building flexible teams quickly.
Trust and Safety
Hiring across borders carries additional risk. Upseeks provides safeguards:
- ID Verification- Required for UAE-based roles.
- Escrow – Ensures employers secure payment before work starts.
- Dispute resolution –Upseeks reviews scope, chat, and files if issues arise.
- Invoices –Provided automatically for employer records.
Best Practices
Employers
- State clearly if a role is remote, hybrid, or on-site.
- Use milestones for projects lasting more than two weeks.
- Share cultural and language expectations upfront.
Talent
- Keep location details up to date.
- Respond quickly to local employers.
- Be clear about availability for in-person or hybrid roles.
