Crossing 50 employees
We will cross 50 employees next month. When do targets start?
The situation
Targets apply to companies with 50 or more employees. Once you cross 50, plan for the next half-year deadline.
The law
- MOHRE Emiratisation targets: Companies with 50 or more employees
What it means for you
Example: crossing 50 in November 2026 means checking your position for 31 December 2026 with MOHRE straight away. Recruitment of nationals through Nafis often takes several weeks, so start early. Budget for the reported AED 10,000 a month per unfilled place in case hiring slips.
What to do
- Track headcount monthly.
- Confirm your target with MOHRE.
- Recruit through Nafis.
- Budget for any gap.
We can do this for youEmiratisation compliance: targets for companies with 50 or more staff, 20 to 49 staff rules, Nafis and contributions: AED 2,500