Our employment law training courses in the Middle East
We provide employment law training throughout the world to business professionals and in-house counsel with international responsibilities. Increasing numbers of HR professionals and in-house counsel now have responsibility for employees working in the Middle East including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, in particular. They value the opportunity our courses provide to learn from experienced lawyers and from peers who are encountering similar situations to themselves. Currently our courses are all held in a live virtual environment, however, if we do receive enough interest from professionals based in the Middle East region, we are more than happy to consider hosting an in-person offering in this region.
Employment law in the State of Qatar
12 and 13 January 2026 Virtual live course to explain how the labour law in the State of Qatar addresses various aspects of the employment relationship, including employment contracts, working hours, leaves, and termination procedures. Qatar places a strong emphasis on ensuring workers are granted minimum entitlements and occupational health and safety.
Employment law in the Qatar Financial Centre
Date - please enquire Employment law in the Qatar Financial Centre is characterised by a commercial and regulatory environment conforming to international best practices and is distinct from the regulatory landscape of the State of Qatar. This virtual live course will ensure compliance with evolving regulations and provide an update on recent employment law decisions in the QFC courts.
UAE – Employment law in the ADGM
ADGM - Date - please enquire Both dedicated financial freezones within the United Arab Emirates mandate adherence to international standards, fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. We have two half-day courses, one focussing on the DIFC Employment Law Regulations and the other addressing the requirements reflected in the recently updated Employment Regulations in the ADGM. These courses are valuable for employers with a presence in either the DIFC or the ADGM.
UAE – Employment law in the DIFC
DIFC - 4 February, 2026 Both dedicated financial freezones within the United Arab Emirates mandate adherence to international standards, fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. We have two half-day courses, one focussing on the DIFC Employment Law Regulations and the other addressing the requirements reflected in the recently updated Employment Regulations in the ADGM. These courses are valuable for employers with a presence in either the DIFC or the ADGM.
Employment law in Jordan and Iraq
Date - please enquire This virtual live course will help employers in both Jordan and Iraq navigate evolving legal frameworks to ensure compliance and foster a conducive work environment. We will address the anticipated changes to the labour laws in Jordan and provide an overview of the labour court processes in each jurisdiction.
Employment law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
21 and 22 April, 2026 Virtual live course which will help employers in KSA to understand the labour law framework within the Kingdom and which will address the changes introduced in February 2025 enabling businesses to ensure compliance with labour regulations to foster a productive and equitable work environment. This course is ordinarily delivered in English, however, it may also be delivered in Arabic if we have a sufficient number of requests.
Employment law in the United Arab Emirates
Date - please enquire Virtual live course to ensure you have an understanding of the core Labour Law requirements and the practical implementation of the laws and regulations in the region which is essential for those holding people-related responsibilities.
If your organisation is currently responsible for employees in global jurisdictions, or it is considering establishing operations overseas, it is essential that you are aware of the local employment laws and HR best practice. Eversheds Sutherland offers a range of global employment law courses. These courses provide you with the opportunity to learn from experts and from peers who are encountering similar situations to themselves.
For information on any of our international employment law training courses, please contact us on +44 (0) 113 200 4040 or employmenttraining@eversheds-sutherland.com
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