Middle East employment in 2026: Discrimination and investigations

This session will provide a clear and practical overview of the current anti-discrimination provisions across the Middle East and how the statutory position compares.

We will also outline the legal provisions which clients should be aware of when undertaking people investigations within the region and provide real-life examples and case studies to demonstrate how investigations are managed in practice.

Each session offers practical guidance for employers and will conclude with a live Q&A. Participants are also welcome to submit questions in advance via email.

This webinar forms part of a three part webinar series Middle East Employment Law in 2026 led by our Middle East employment law specialists. The series explores the very hot topic of restrictive covenants, emerging discrimination and investigation issues, and unpacks the latest employment law developments across key Middle East jurisdictions. Each session offers practical guidance for employers and will conclude with a live Q&A. Find out more about the two other sessions by exploring the ‘related events’ tab.