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UAE Urges Private Sector Firms to Meet 2026 Emiratisation Quotas by December 31

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has called on private firms with 50 or more workers to complete their 2026 recruitment quotas before December 31. Covered companies must achieve a 1% increase in Emiratisation across skilled roles in the second half of 2026 to reach a 2% annual target. Employers must recruit via the Nafis platform and comply with anti-fake Emiratisation rules.

Published Source: Gulf News
Issuing authority
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 30, 2026
Effective date
December 31, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
gulfnews.com
Photo: Gulf News

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has directed private sector companies with 50 or more employees to complete their 2026 recruitment targets before December 31, according to Gulf News.

Covered establishments are required to achieve a 1% increase in Emiratisation across skilled roles during the second half of 2026, delivering an overall 2% annual increase. Employers have been instructed to utilize the Nafis digital recruitment platform to advertise vacancies and connect with eligible UAE nationals.

MoHRE stated that companies must provide genuine employment positions, enroll local workers in pension and social insurance funds, and pay salaries through authorized channels. The ministry emphasized that strict penalties and inspection mechanisms remain active to penalize fake Emiratisation practices.

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