A non-compete clause is a legal agreement between an employer and employee that prohibits the employee from starting their own business or working for a competing company for a predetermined amount of time after they leave their current position. Employers frequently use these clauses to safeguard their business interests, trade secrets, and confidential data. In the UAE, non-contend statements are perceived by regulation, however they should be sensible in term, geographic extension, and well defined for the worker's job and obligations. A non-compete clause violation could lead to legal action and financial penalties.