The Ministry of Labour, MoL, has begun official operation of the newly adapted MoL Store for smartphone, which includes a bundle of innovative applications designed to provide smart services to the ministry's customers, employees and government agencies.

Saif Al Suwaidi, Assistant Under-Secretary for Institutional and Supporting Services, said that the launch of the store comes out ministry' s keenness to create innovative interactive channels to meet customer demands and complete swiftly in a smart way.

"Everyone must try the new services, download the apps offered at MoL Store available at the Google Play and the App Store platform," he said.

The store include the third edition of its smartphone application The MoL App, featuring a wide range of interactive services that helps users enjoy smooth and safe transactions while keeping them informed about the state of their facilities on a 24/7 basis. Workers can be aware of their rights and duties and the ability to communicate with the ministry directly in case of disputes, the App also helps calculate end of service dues.

The Store also includes Wajjehni App which targets educational institutions, students, and teachers. This application helps students learn about UAE labour market needs to ensure a positive educational choice, it also helps students enrol in the private sector to pursue a vocational training program according to the demand list.

The Salamah Application targets employers, workers and doctors as it provides employers and workers the opportunity to report any work-related injuries. The application provides occupational safety and health awareness messages and precautions, as well as obtain workers notes and status on recorded injuries accurately and fast across the UAE. Additionally the app helps maintain doctors' efficiency and informs them of new job opportunities offered by the registered health institutions.

Absher Application targets UAE citizens working in the private sector, a huge database is provided through this application highlighting offers, discounts and promotions on many products and services offered by several firms to citizens working in the private sector, the discounts programme was launched as per the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The App allows users evaluate and choose the offers that suit their needs, they can also reach offers locations using an interactive smartphone map built within the app.