Companies that fail to meet the new Emiratisation targets in 2024 face Dhs96,000 for each Emirati not hired
Private sector firms that are still short of meeting Emiratisation requirements can leverage the Nafis platform for Emirati job seekers
Emiratisation is aimed at enhancing the UAE’s human development system, establishing productive and sustainable Emirati human capital in the private sector
Through an inclusive approach of being people oriented, organisations can help level the playing field and redefine the possibilities for women in the workforce
The ministry has an effective smart inspection system and conducts regular field visits to companies employing Emirati citizens
The ministry said penalties and administrative procedures were imposed on the companies that violated Emiratisation targets
The cabinet resolution on Emiratisation targets will apply to private companies operating in 14 economic sectors with 20 to 49 employees
The figures reflect the highest-ever rate of Emiratisation recorded in the UAE private sector
Non-compliant companies will face Dhs42,000 fine for each Emirati not employed, based on the 1 per cent semi-annual Emiratisation growth requirement
The authorities reminded non-compliant companies that they faced half-yearly fines of Dhs42,000 for every Emirati not hired
The new mechanism does not amend the annual targets, which require companies with 50 employees or more to achieve a 2 per cent increase in Emiratisation by end of the year
NAFIS data shows that the number of UAE nationals who joined the private sector since the launch of the programme reached more than 28,700 by the end of 2022
Housing and other basic needs such as food, electricity, water and fuel are also covered by the programme
The cost of the permits will range from Dhs250 to Dhs3,450, depending on each company’s compliance with the country’s labour regulations and guidelines
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation will play a central role in this scheme to protect labour rights
The three entities will launch a banking educational programme at ADGM to train and certify Emirati nationals for employment in the private sector
The board also endorsed the criteria that govern banks’ loan exposure to the real estate sector
iStar technical apprenticeship will be the second programme under Gargash Group’s overarching Emiratisation drive
Renewed focus lies in Emirati talent development, training and upskilling opportunities through the MAF leadership institute retail business school
Microsoft signs MoU with Dubai Government Human Resources Department under its Tomoh programme
There were 75 women and 179 men trained for leadership roles in the company
The provisions of the new resolution are only applicable to expatriate employees
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is leading a drive to prioritise the hiring of Emiratis
The update was issued on Wednesday afternoon
Previous attempts to introduce the legislation have been met with opposition from some Emiratis