EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS WITH EMIRATI TALENT

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Emiratisation in UAE is a government initiative. The program represents local talents across industries, aiming to increase the participation of Emiratis in the private sector. 

According to the Emiratisation rule, a company with 50 skilled workers should have at least 1 Emirati employee. If the workers fall between 51-100, a minimum of 2 Emirati employees is mandated. Additionally, if the business has 101-150 skilled employees. Then, they must hire a minimum of 3 Emiratis. 

By MOHRE labor law, emiratisation fines of AED 100,000 will be imposed. This is the first violation of emiratisation percentage in private sector. If the violation occurs for 2 years straight, it will cause an increase in penalty. The penalty will be AED 300,000. For the third violation, the penalty will be AED 500,000. 

In 2024, the Emiratisation percentage stands at 6%. In 2025, this percentage is to be increased to 8%. It is to be enhanced to 10% by the end of 2026. The emiratisation rule lies with companies that have more than 50 employees. 

Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum monthly salary for Emirati citizens working in the private sector is set at AED 6,000. This mandatory minimum, regulated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), applies to new, renewed, or amended work permits 

This depends on the size of the company and what industry it is from, and it mandates the filling of certain percentages of positions by the Emirati. 

Euro Manpower Middle East is the go-to partner for Emiratisation services in UAE. Because we understand the local talent landscape and provide solutions aligned with government programs.