What does manpower under sponsorship actually mean?
It means the workers on your site are employed by NSTC, not by you and not by an unnamed third party. We hold their visa and labour card, pay them through WPS, insure them, and carry their end of service obligations. You direct their work on site and pay a monthly invoice for the manpower.
Is labour supply legal in the UAE?
Yes, when the supplying company holds the appropriate licence and the workers are properly sponsored, documented and insured by that company. That is how NSTC operates across all three group entities. The risk in the market sits with suppliers who cannot evidence sponsorship, and with clients who do not ask.
Can we see the workers documents before mobilisation?
Yes, and you should ask every supplier for this. We provide labour card and health card copies with the worker profiles before mobilisation, so your document control has them on file before anyone arrives at the gate.
Who is responsible if a worker is injured on our site?
Workmen compensation insurance sits with NSTC as the employer. Site safety, induction, PPE and the safe system of work remain the site occupier responsibility, as they would for any contractor working on your premises. The split is worth confirming in the supply agreement rather than assuming.
Do you provide accommodation and transport?
Accommodation is provided by NSTC as standard. Transport to site is normally included, though on remote sites or unusual shift patterns it is worth agreeing separately, because it materially affects the rate.
How is the manpower invoiced?
One monthly invoice per project with a breakdown by worker and grade, based on the agreed rate and the attendance record. Overtime, where worked and approved, is shown separately.