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Ahmed Hassan
Dubai, Dubai, UAE·23h ago

Passport seized by employer in Dubai — modern slavery situation, need help

My employer in Dubai confiscated my passport when I arrived. Working 14 hours/day, 7 days/week. Salary promised: AED 3,500/month. Actually receiving: AED 1,200. Living in labor camp with 12 people per room. Can't leave because no passport. Help me please.
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Step 1: Contact MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) helpline at 80060 — passport confiscation is ILLEGAL in UAE. Step 2: Contact your home country's embassy/consulate in Dubai immediately — they can intervene.
**Step 3:** File complaint on **MOHRE smart app** or website at mohre.gov.ae — they handle labor rights violations. **Step 4:** Contact **Dubai Police** at 901 — passport confiscation is a criminal offense under UAE Federal Law.

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Comments (6)

Sneha Reddy13h ago

I filed a complaint 6 months ago and still waiting. The system is broken.

AnonymousJust now

Same thing happened to me! This is outrageous.

Chidi Okafor11h ago

Have you tried contacting the ombudsman? They helped me with a similar issue.

Chidi OkaforJust now

Boycott this company until they change their practices.

Anonymous7h ago

Been fighting the same battle for 2 years. Don't give up!

Arjun MenonJust now

Already filed my complaint on the same issue. Let's group together.

Sneha ReddyJust now

This is exactly why I support this platform. Our voices need to be heard.

Priya NairJust now

The government needs to step in and regulate this industry.