UAE Deploys AI-Powered Platform to Fast-Track Work-Permit Screening
The ICP and MoHRE have switched on an AI-driven system that automatically scores all UAE work-permit applications submitted from 1 May 2026. The platform promises near-instant decisions for compliant filings, but employers must ensure data accuracy or risk algorithmic refusals. The move marks a major step in the Emirates’ strategy to digitise immigration services and attract high-skill talent faster.
