The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has called on private sector companies with 50 or more employees to meet their Emiratisation targets by June 30, requiring a minimum 1% increase in UAE nationals employed in skilled roles.
Starting July 1, the Ministry will begin auditing firms for compliance, including proper registration of Emirati employees with social security and consistent contribution payments. Companies failing to meet the targets will face financial penalties.
Farida Al Ali, Assistant Under-Secretary of National Talents at MoHRE, highlighted the private sector’s growing role in supporting national employment goals.
“The impressive performance in the labour market and strong economic growth are empowering companies to meet these targets,”
she said, noting over 136,000 Emiratis are now employed across 28,000 private companies.
Al Ali praised the ongoing collaboration between MoHRE and the Nafis programme, which offers a broad pool of qualified Emirati candidates. She expressed confidence that companies would continue progressing, especially with the incentives offered to high-performing firms.
Firms achieving exceptional results may qualify for the Emiratisation Partners Club, gaining benefits such as up to 80% discounts on MoHRE service fees and priority access in government procurement.
To uphold integrity, MoHRE has implemented a digital inspection system to detect violations and fraudulent practices, including “Fake Emiratisation.” Since mid-2022, around 2,200 non-compliant companies have been flagged, with legal action taken.
MoHRE encourages the public and employees to report violations through its call centre (600590000), smart app, or official website.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
