The United Arab Emirates realizes our important role in immigration and workforce standards, as over 80% of our workforce is foreign. Not having a large population of our own, we are dependent on these foreign workers. We are working to make conditions better for them, and we do not believe we require outside regulations. We have labor laws in place, based loosely on the International Labor Organization, governing such things as paid holidays, working hours, overtime payment, medical compensation and repatriation. Foreign workers should be guaranteed the same rights as nationals in regards to labor laws.
The working conditions of women should be no different from those of men, and both should be in accordance with labor laws. Our Constitution guarantees equal rights. Human trafficking is deplorable, and the UAE is cracking down on suspects and sex workers.
Guest-worker problems in Europe should certainly be dealt with, and we strive to be a model for migrant worker standards. Racism in the workforce must be eradicated.
Kidnapping for ransom needs to be addressed and we will vote in favor any reasonable laws recommended by the UN assembly to limit it. Piracy in our waters will continue to be addressed by the navy of each emirate. We will follow UN procedure in international waters, as we are looking forward to an end to piracy. We hope to reach a resolution limiting kidnapping not only of people, but of objects such as shipping barges.
We strongly believe in the sovereignty of every nation. International cooperation should be a priority, but should not infringe upon each nation’s autonomy.
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