Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector companies with 50 or more employees to achieve their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2025. These targets require an increase of 1 percent or more in the number of UAE citizens in skilled jobs out of the total skilled workforce by June 30.
According to Emirates News Agency, starting on July 1, the Ministry will begin verifying companies' compliance with these targets and related requirements. These include registering Emirati employees with a social security fund and ensuring consistent payment of required contributions. Companies that comply with these conditions can avoid financial penalties, which will be levied on those establishments violating the terms.
Farida Al Ali, MoHRE's Assistant Under-Secretary of National Talents, noted that the performance of the labour market and the rapid economic growth of the UAE enhance the private sector's capability to meet Emiratisation targets. She highlighted the partnership between the Ministry and the Nafis programme, which supports the achievement of Emiratisation policies across the private sector.
Al Ali commended the private sector's commitment to Emiratisation policies, revealing that over 136,000 UAE citizens are employed across 28,000 companies as of April 2025. She expressed confidence in the private sector's ability to meet targets, emphasizing the importance of the Nafis platform in providing qualified Emirati candidates for targeted jobs.
The Ministry plans to continue offering incentives and benefits to companies achieving exceptional Emiratisation results, such as membership in the Emiratisation Partners Club. Club members receive financial discounts of up to 80 percent on MoHRE service fees and priority in the government procurement system, boosting their business growth opportunities.
A highly efficient digital field inspection system has been developed by the Ministry to detect fraudulent practices, like 'Fake Emiratisation' schemes or attempts to circumvent targets. Between mid-2022 and April 2025, this system identified around 2,200 establishments violating Emiratisation policies, leading to legal actions.
The Ministry offers various channels for reporting violations, including a call centre at 600590000, along with a smart application and the official website.