UAE companies face fines of AED 96,000 per unmet Emirati hiring target starting January 2025.

Authorities in the UAE are reminding private companies to meet their Emiratisation targets by December 2024 or face fines of AED 96,000 per unmet position starting January 2025. Companies with over 50 employees must increase their Emirati staff in skilled roles by 2%. Businesses with 20 to 49 employees in 14 specific sectors must hire at least one Emirati and retain any previously employed nationals.

November 19, 2024
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