Temporary staff MUST have a valid work permit when working at a show. Failure to provide a permit upon random spot checks by the Dubai Department of Naturalization and Residency will result in fines, per temporary staff member, that the exhibitor has employed.

Xenial Events has been appointed to provide a service for the hire of temporary staff, including ushers, hostesses and promoters. Exhibitors wishing to hire staff through the appointed agency can contact them directly using the link provided below. Alternatively, please contact Alishbah Khan on alishbah@xenialevents.com or +971 50 996 0204.

Employment of Labour
UAE Federal Law requires each employer to provide appropriate safety measures to protect workers against all hazards. It is the employer’s duty to ensure that work is safe for employees and non-employees who may be affected by that work activity.

UAE Labour Law – adherence by all
• You must have an Emirates ID together with a photocopy of the UAE visa showing your sponsor name.
• UAE Labour Law prohibits the hiring or contracting of any illegal labourers.
• Organisers, Exhibitors and Contractors violating this law can be sentenced to one month jail and fined up to AED 50,000 per person.
• The UAE Immigrations Control Department make regular inspections at the venue.
• Venue Security are responsible for the access control to the building, and access will only be granted to those carrying the correct Emirates ID.
• International guests will be required to supply a copy of their temporary visa.

Sub–contracting: It is extremely important that the rules and regulations are adhered to.
Any contractors, who sub-contract, must have an official agreement in writing between the two parties, under the official agreement of “Subcontract Agreement” To ensure this document will be accepted by the venue’s access control areas, the two parties must have both their company stamps shown on the documentation. All labourers must provide a labour card that endorses their employment with either the contractor or sub-contractor.

NO EMIRATES ID OR RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION = NO ACCESS

To inquire for temporary staff, go to 'Actions/Links' below.