According to the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre), around 1,300 private enterprises were penalized with violating Emiratisation requirements between mid-2022 and May 16, 2024.
Penalized Companies faced fines ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh100,000 in each case.
“These 1,379 firms were found to have hired 2,170 UAE nationals illegally,” Mohre said.
For the private sector to comply with the law, the proportion of Emirati workers must rise by 2% annually, reaching 10% by 2026.
“So far, more than 97,000 Emiratis are working in about 20,000 private companies in the country, based on the data gathered from mid-2022 to May 2024,” Mohre said.
On a regular basis, inspections are conducted to guarantee compliance. Over the last several years, the ministry has effectively investigated hundreds of businesses for engaging in unlawful recruiting methods because in order to avoid penalties.
When a UAE national works in a nominal employment without genuine tasks to achieve the establishment’s Emiratisation targets and it’s false. Others would rehire an Emirati to modify data.
Violators faced Dh100,000 penalties and Public Prosecution referrals.
In addition to being downgraded to the lowest business rating in the Mohre system, some were also required to pay financial contributions to Emiratisation.
“Harmful practices that aim to undermine Emiratisation commitments will be dealt with firmly and according to the law,” the ministry said.
Contact number:
Anyone who sees a violation should contact the ministry.
Call our toll-free number at 600590000 or use the smart app and website of the Ministry to report any actions that go against the Emiratization rules and decisions.
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