Private firms must meet 2026 Emiratisation targets by 31 December
Private companies with 50 or more employees have been urged to meet their 2026 Emiratisation targets before the 31 December deadline, with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation calling on employers to accelerate recruitment.
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- Applies to
- Labour · UAE
- What to do
- Private companies with 50 or more employees must meet their 2026 Emiratisation targets, achieving a 1 per cent increase in skilled roles during the second half of 2026, and must ensure genuine employment with proper registration in pension and social insurance systems.
- By when
- due 31 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026
Private companies with 50 or more employees must meet their 2026 Emiratisation targets by 31 December. Companies must achieve a further 1 per cent increase in Emiratisation in skilled roles during the second half of 2026, building on the first-half target to deliver an overall annual increase of 2 per cent.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation encouraged employers to use Nafis to find Emirati candidates across a range of disciplines, qualifications and experience levels. Companies must comply with Emiratisation legislation by providing genuine jobs, registering Emirati employees with applicable pension, retirement and social insurance systems, and paying wages in accordance with approved procedures.
The ministry stressed that companies must comply with Emiratisation legislation and decisions. It also urged Emiratis to reject fictitious jobs and report practices that breach Emiratisation policies by calling 600590000, or through the ministry's website and mobile app.
Source
Reported by: Gulf News 30 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Private companies with 50 or more employees must meet their 2026 Emiratisation targets, achieving a 1 per cent increase in skilled roles during the second half of 2026, and must ensure genuine employment with proper registration in pension and social insurance systems.
What's the deadline?
31 Dec 2026.
Who reported this?
Gulf News (UAE).
When was it announced?
30 Oct 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-urges-private-firms-to-meet-emiratisation-targets-by-31-december-1.500729598
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