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Deadline extended for companies to meet Emiratisation targets

Non-compliant companies will face Dhs42,000 fine for each Emirati not employed, based on the 1 per cent semi-annual Emiratisation growth requirement

by Gulf Business

June 13, 2023

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The deadline for meeting semi-annual Emiratisation targets for private sector companies with 50 employees or more has been extended from June 30 to July 7, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced.

MoHRE said this decision was taken by taking into consideration the Eid Al Adha holiday, which falls on the fourth week of June, “therefore, we decided to give more time for companies to reach their targets.”

Non-compliant companies will face an Dhs42,000 fine for each Emirati not employed starting July 8, based on the 1 per cent semi-annual Emiratisation growth requirement.

“As the Ministry is committed to achieving its objectives of creating a competitive job market for UAE nationals and developing their skills through more collaboration with the private sector, we decided allowing more time for companies to comply with the decision and avoid relevant penalties,” MoHRE said in a statement.

The Ministry decided to extend the deadline for achieving Emiratisation targets. Now, private sector companies with 50 employees or more have until 7th July instead of 30th June to achieve a 1% Emiratisation for skilled jobs. We took into consideration the Eid holiday and decided…

— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) June 13, 2023

“We call on companies to take advantage of the extended deadline to reach their targets.”

“Emirati professionals have proven their competence across a range of positions in the private sector that require a high level of efficiency and knowledge,” it added. “This provides an enormous boost to our efforts, in line with the government’s objectives and vision. We consider the private sector to be an active partner in achieving long-term growth, as our collaborative efforts will benefit the job market.”

The Ministry noted that the objectives of the Emiratisation decisions are to “activate and enhance the role and competitiveness of UAE nationals in the labour market, as well as to ensure their active participation in the economic development.”