The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates has announced that submissions for the Online Employment Contract Verification System (OECVS) will be temporarily suspended for scheduled maintenance and upgrade starting Thursday, November 27. This includes a temporary suspension for new applications and those with pending compliance cases, starting at 6:30 PM, Dubai time. “Workers with pending compliances in the system are advised to upload the requested/lacking documents on or before Friday, November 28, 2025, at 20:00 GST. Since this is a time-sensitive activity, concerned OFWs are requested to ensure adherence to the timeline,” the MWO said in an advisory. The system is expected to resume operations for new applications on Monday, December 2, 2025. The upgrade aims to improve system stability and data integrity, paving the way for enhanced services, the MWO added. Meanwhile, those with confirmed flights may still be accommodated via walk-in at MWO-Dubai one working day prior to departure. Milestones in first five months Since its launch on July 7, 2025, the OECVS has already processed over 22,000 applications, reducing foot traffic at the MWO-Dubai office by 50%. The system, now operating 24/7 including weekends, has helped OFWs save 1.3 million AED and 90,000 hours previously spent on in-person submissions.
