Can I claim compensation for a workplace injury in the UAE?

Yes. If you suffer a work injury or occupational illness in the UAE private sector, you have rights under the UAE Labour Law (the federal decree-law governing employment relations), which is overseen by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). The employer is generally responsible for the cost of treatment until you recover or a permanent disability is assessed, and the law provides for compensation where the injury causes death or lasting disability. The first steps are to report the injury to your employer and the relevant authorities and to obtain a medical report documenting the injury and its severity, because compensation for permanent disability is calculated by reference to your wage and the degree of disability certified medically. Claims that the employer disputes can be raised with MOHRE and, if unresolved, referred to the labour courts. Keep your employment contract, medical reports, and incident records. Because the calculation depends on certified disability percentages and your wage, confirm the current method with MOHRE, and you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI who handle work-injury matters.