Notification by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has warned private sector companies regarding Emiratisation targets.

MoHRE said that the targets are conditional to Emiratis in skilled jobs.

“The ministry is closely monitoring the Emiratisation-related procedures, which companies are following, as well as the types of jobs they are offering to UAE nationals. However, we stress that for companies to achieve their Emiratisation targets, it is necessary that they employ Emiratis in skilled jobs,” MoHRE said via Twitter.

Firms that fail to meet the targets will be fined at a rate of AED6,000 a month or AED72,000 a year.

“We reaffirm our belief in developing the UAE labour market in partnership with the private sector to help achieve an improved business environment and investment climate that encourages companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and talented people from all over the world to work in the UAE, especially in strategic sectors,” the ministry said in a statement.

“Adhering to the legislation regulating the labour market is ultimately in the interest of private sector companies and their employees. The Emiratisation support is carried out through two tracks – the first is to expand the base of jobs available to nationals in the private sector, and the second is to build a safety net that supports them in their career path.

In addition, all entities in the private sector are required to register their Emirati employees with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) within 30 days from their employment date, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said on Tuesday.

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