Using Nafis to hire
How do we find Emirati candidates for our target?
The situation
Nafis is MOHRE's platform connecting private employers with Emirati jobseekers. Employers post vacancies and hire through it.
The law
- Nafis programme: Employer access to Emirati jobseekers and support
What it means for you
Post roles with clear duties and salaries. Nafis support rates changed in September 2026 according to guides, so check current support. Example: a company with a gap of 3 posts on 1 October has 3 months to hire before 31 December.
What to do
- Register on Nafis.
- Post vacancies.
- Interview and hire.
- Register contracts with MOHRE.
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