Manpower Supply in the UAE
Skilled, semi-skilled and general workers supplied for UAE projects and operations — recruited, screened and mobilised.
UAE Manpower Supply
Manpower for Sites, Facilities and Operations
Reliable manpower supply means the right trades, the right numbers and the right timing.

Contractors and service providers in the UAE often need manpower quickly when a project starts or a contract is won. Manpower supply gives them access to recruited, screened workers for trades, operations and general labour, without having to build large recruitment pipelines themselves.
Cross Border Manpower supplies manpower through recruitment and mobilisation from the UAE, Kenya and East Africa, and through our Manpower & Workforce Outsourcing service for employers who want ongoing workforce support. Talk to us about the model that fits your contract.
Who This Is For
Employers We Support With Manpower Supply
Main contractors
MEP subcontractors
FM contract holders
Logistics operators
Hospitality groups
Manufacturing plants
Oil & gas service companies
How It Works
Our Manpower Supply Process
01
Scope the Requirement
We confirm roles, headcount, skill level, salary range, location and required start date with your team.
02
Source & Screen
We search our UAE and Kenya candidate networks and screen for skills, experience and documentation.
03
Shortlist & Select
You receive a shortlist of screened candidates and interview the people you want to hire.
04
Mobilise & Onboard
We coordinate offers, documentation, visa steps and travel so selected candidates arrive ready to start.
Roles & Coverage
Manpower Categories
Browse our pages for specific trades and roles.
Why Cross Border
Why Employers Choose Cross Border
Engagement Models
Two Ways to Hire With Cross Border
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Tell Us About Your Manpower Supply Requirement
Share the roles, number of personnel, work location and preferred start date. Our team will review your requirement and come back to you with the right delivery route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Manpower Supply
What manpower can you supply in the UAE?
Skilled trades, semi-skilled operators and helpers, and general workers for construction, MEP, facilities management, logistics, hospitality and manufacturing.
Do you supply manpower across all Emirates?
We support employers across the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, from our Dubai headquarters.
Why recruit from Kenya?
Kenya has a large, English-speaking workforce with experience across construction, hospitality, security, logistics and many skilled trades, and our dedicated sourcing operation there lets us screen candidates close to source.
How is manpower supply priced?
Recruitment is available as Direct Recruitment (one-time placement fee) or Full Recruitment (mobilisation costs plus three months’ advance and a 10% fee). Outsourcing engagements are priced based on scope.
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Tell us the roles, numbers, location and timeline — we will shape the right delivery route.