The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector companies employing 50 or more workers to meet their half-yearly Emiratisation targets for 2024.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has set a 1% growth target for Emiratis in skilled jobs within companies, per a Cabinet Resolution. The deadline for achieving H1 2024 Emiratisation targets is June 30, with compliance monitoring starting July 1. MoHRE praised companies meeting their targets and emphasized the importance of registering Emiratis in authorized pension funds and the Wage Protection System. Companies falling short are encouraged to use the "Nafis" platform, which offers data on qualified Emirati job seekers across various specializations.
“We urge companies to adhere to Emiratisation targets, which are a top priority for the UAE Government, given the role they play in achieving economic growth objectives and the nation’s ambitions for the upcoming period, where the primary focus will be on empowering national human capital,”
MoHRE said in a statement on Tuesday.
The Ministry’s digital and field supervision system identified 1,379 companies attempting to circumvent Emiratisation targets, unlawfully hiring 2,170 UAE citizens from mid-2022 until 16th May 2024.
The violating companies were fined, their ratings were downgraded, and some of their files were referred to the Public Prosecution. Financial contributions were also imposed on the violators starting from the date the violation began, and the companies were required to take corrective measures.
The Ministry called for reporting any violations to its call centre at 600590000 or via its smart application, saying that
“Emiratisation targets were set to enhance Emirati citizens’ participation in the job market and their contribution to the country’s economic development, which makes it an important national goal.”
News Source: Emirates News Agency
