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UAE private firms urged to meet Emiratisation targets

Non-compliant companies to face financial penalties from January 2026

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2% increase in skilled Emirati hires required for firms with 50+ employees.

Over 156,000 Emiratis now in private sector jobs

More Emiratis are joining the private sector as confidence in the economy rises

Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)

What do young Emiratis really want from work?

Survey shows Emirati youth seek balance, growth and parity in pensions and training

Emiratis on the opening day of 24th edition of Ru’ya, Careers UAE, a job fair for Nationals at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

UAE launches national training drive for Emiratis

Two new programmes aim to train over 10,000 Emiratis in business and finance skills

UAE launches national training drive to aid Emirati entrepreneurs, tax experts

Dubai launches free project management course for 500

Director General unveils programme under “UAE: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign

Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita announces Dubai Municipality's ‘Project Management Experts Programme' in Dubai on Monday.

Explained: UAE’s Startup Capital of the World’ campaign

Landmark initiative aims to create 30,000 jobs, position UAE as the global hub for SMEs

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence during a meeting in Dubai

Fake Nafis jobs ‘grave breach’, warn Dubai Courts

Sham hiring of Emiratis declared a criminal misuse of government funds

Fake Emiratisation jobs classified as fraud, says Dubai Courts

Private sector Emirati workforce surpasses 152,000

More than 29,000 companies now employ Emiratis across UAE private sector

MoHRE attributed this achievement to the success of the Nafis programme, highlighting its role in supporting the UAE leadership’s vision to empower Emirati talent and foster a thriving, inclusive economy.

What’s changing for UAE residents starting next month

Stay ahead with the latest changes happening in the UAE next month

Big changes are coming to the UAE this July, visa-free travel, flexible workweeks, new health rules, and more. Here’s what residents need to know.

3 days left for UAE firms to meet Emiratisation target

MoHRE to begin compliance checks from July 1, fines set at Dh9,000

Starting July 1, MoHRE will begin verifying company compliance, ensuring that hired Emiratis are properly registered with approved pension funds and that required monthly contributions are being paid.

Hit Emiratisation targets or face Dh20,000 fines

The Ministry operates an advanced field-monitoring system capable of detecting malpractice

The Ministry also called on Emirati citizens to report any violations or unethical practices that undermine Emiratization efforts.

MoHRE sets June 30 deadline for Emiratisation targets

The Ministry will begin verifying compliance starting 1 July 2025

MoHRE urges companies to Emiratisation targets before June 30

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