Private sector firms in the UAE have just 10 days to meet Emiratisation targets or face fines, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
The targets call for a 1 per cent increase in Emiratis employed in skilled jobs at companies with 50 or more employees by June 30.
This deadline is in line with a Cabinet resolution on Emiratisation rates. Going forward, the ministry will monitor compliance starting July 1.
UAE Emiratisation targets
Violating firms face fines, rating downgrades and referral to the Public Prosecution.
A message from the MoHRE on social media said: “Our partners, private sector companies with 50 employees or more, the deadline for achieving semi-annual Emiratisation targets – 1% growth in skilled jobs – is 30 June.
Our partners, private sector companies with 50 employees or more, the deadline for achieving semi-annual Emiratisation targets – 1% growth in skilled jobs – is 30 June.
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) June 19, 2024
We recognise the efforts of companies that have met targets, and we urge them to register Emirati employees in… pic.twitter.com/yFoDfYsm5D
“We recognise the efforts of companies that have met targets, and we urge them to register Emirati employees in one of the authorised pension funds and the Wage Protection System (WPS).
“We also encourage companies that are yet to meet Emiratisation targets to benefit from the Nafis platform, helping them to find Emirati professionals that will add significant value to the growth of their businesses.”
As has previously been reported, for every Emirati not hired by targeted private sector companies, a penalty of AED42,000 will be applied, at a rate of AED7,000 per month for 2023, in line with a UAE Cabinet Decision.
The fines will increase by AED1,000 yearly until 2026.
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