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United Arab Emirates layoffs, tracked in full.

United Arab Emirates has seen 1K job cuts across 3 tracked rounds since January 2020 — roughly 0.1% of all layoffs in our global dataset. The last 12 months alone saw 0 layoffs.

Last updated
Country snapshot
1K
people laid off since Jan 2020
Companies tracked
3
active + historical
Rounds
3
total events
Biggest single cut
536
Careem
Total since 2020
All time
1K
Across 3 roundsRank #19
Last 12 months
Recent
0
Industries affected
Breadth
0
of 0 tracked
Share of global
vs countries
0.1%
of 830K totalRank #19
Top cities & companies · United Arab Emirates

Where the cuts landed.

Top cities
#01
Dubai
3 ROUNDS
1,029
Top companies
#01
Careem
DUBAI · MOBILITY · 1 ROUNDS
536
#02
Kitopi
DUBAI · FOOD & BEVERAGE · 2 ROUNDS
217
Recent events · United Arab Emirates· Last 30 days

The latest AE layoffs.

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Severity
Event
Location · When
Headcount
Source
High
K
Kitopi
Kitopi Layoffs — 2022-11-21
Dubai ·
93
arabianbusiness.com ↗
Severe
S
SWVL
SWVL Layoffs — 2022-05-30
Dubai ·
400
techcrunch.com ↗
Severe
C
Careem
Careem Layoffs — 2020-05-04
Dubai ·
536
thenational.ae ↗
Companies in United Arab Emirates

Most impacted companies.

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C
Mobility
Careem
Dubai
536
Total cuts tracked
Rounds1
IndustryMobility
K
Food & Beverage
Kitopi
Dubai
217
Total cuts tracked
Rounds2
IndustryFood & Beverage
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Frequently asked

Questions about United Arab Emirates layoffs.

How many people have been laid off in United Arab Emirates?+
Our dataset tracks 1,029 job cuts across 3 layoff rounds in United Arab Emirates since January 2020. This includes government filings, corporate disclosures, and verified news reports.
Which industries are cutting most in United Arab Emirates?+
Multiple industries have contributed to United Arab Emirates layoffs. Scroll up to the industries breakdown for a full picture of which sectors are cutting deepest.
Where does United Arab Emirates layoff data come from?+
Our AE data is sourced from mandatory government filings (WARN Act notices for employers over 100 workers), corporate disclosures (SEC 8-K filings, annual reports), and verified news reporting from 40+ trusted outlets. See our methodology for full verification standards.
Are United Arab Emirates layoffs rising or falling?+
The last 12 months show 0 layoffs in our dataset. The stat cards above compare the current 12-month period to the prior year — check the trend indicators for direction.
Can I use United Arab Emirates layoff data in my article or research?+
Yes. Stats and visualizations on this site can be cited with attribution to the SIVL. For raw data access or embeddable charts, see our embed page or methodology.
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