Emiratisation compliance: targets for companies with 50 or more staff, 20 to 49 staff rules, Nafis and contributions

We count your skilled headcount, compute your current Emiratisation target, show the contribution you face if you miss it, and build a realistic hiring plan through Nafis so you meet the next deadline.

AED 2,500Twice a year

For: Private sector companies registered with MOHRE with 50 or more employees, and companies with 20 to 49 employees in the listed sectors.

What we need from you

MOHRE headcount by skill level
Target base
Number of UAE nationals employed
Current rate
Sector and activity
20 to 49 staff rule
Planned hires
Hiring plan
Emirati resignations in the last 6 months
Replacement period exposure

What we discuss

How many skilled employees do you have?
Target is on skilled roles
How many Emiratis do you employ now?
Gap to target
Are you in one of the listed sectors with 20 to 49 staff?
Fixed hiring rule
Can you offer real roles with career paths?
Fake Emiratisation is heavily penalised

What we file

Target calculation
Required Emiratis = skilled headcount times target percentage
Post vacancies and hire through Nafis

What you get

Compliance note with gap and exposure
Hiring plan

The law

MOHRE Emiratisation targets for companies with 50 or more employees: 2 percent increase a year in skilled roles, split 1 percent each half year Source
2026 contributions: AED 10,000 a month, AED 120,000 a year, for each Emirati position not filled (reported June 2026) Source
Companies with 20 to 49 employees in listed sectors: Required to hire one UAE national in 2024 and another in 2025 Source

Questions people ask

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