The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has reminded private sector companies with 50 employees or more that June 30, 2026 is the deadline for achieving the Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2026.
This means achieving a one percent growth in the Emiratisation rate for their skilled jobs for the first six months of the year. There is a target of two percent growth by the end of the year.
Effective July 1, 2026, financial contributions will be applied to establishments that have failed to achieve their required Emiratisation rates for the first half of the year.
MoHRE encourages employers to achieve the targets as soon as possible and to avoid leaving compliance until the final days while benefiting from the “Nafis” program platform, which offers a wide pool of national talent across various specializations.
The Ministry notes that it uses inspection and monitoring systems to flag fake Emiratisation schemes and other attempts to circumvent the targets and that it will take legal action against violating companies, including lowering their rank in MOHRE’s establishment classification system and implementing corrective measures.
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