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Dear Sir/Madam,

Please note that my response to your question will be purely from an academic point of view based on the limited preliminary information that has been provided.

Therefore, it should not be treated as a legal opinion for the want of adequate knowledge and review of relevant documents when reviewed with the applicable laws.

According to Art. 127 of the UAE Labour Law, it is lawful to have non-compete clauses in the employment contract whereby the employee is restricted, post-termination, to work for the employer’s competitors.

However, in order for a non-compete clause to be valid, it needs to be limited in terms of time, place and type of work and to such extent as may be necessary to protect the lawful interests of the employer.

Therefore, we will have to review your employment contract, and the non-compete clause to understand whether the restrictions imposed on you are lawful.