Globalization is breaking down employment barriers that exist between countries, and this trend offers tremendous opportunities for both businesses and people. Such developments, however, require institutional regulation, which takes the form of multilayered labor law. International ideas on labor law have significantly influenced current human resource practices in other countries. To what extent might this issue pose particular challenges for the UAE, given that the country's population and workforce are largely expatriates (93 percent of the private sector workforce is expatriate, according to 2021 figures)? How can the UAE strike a balance between protecting employment and training opportunities for Emiratis and retaining expatriates, especially given recent economic changes?