Revised Nafis salary rules take effect in September 2026
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) said the new programmes and updates will take effect from September 2026 for new beneficiaries. Existing recipients of the Private Sector Emirati Salary Support Scheme will be transitioned to the revised framework gradually over a period of up to three years.
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Emirati employees will benefit from a revised Nafis framework in September, with new salary-support caps, a standard Dh6,000 minimum salary requirement for eligibility, an uncapped child allowance, and changes to employers' pension-contribution responsibilities. The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) said the new programmes and updates will take effect from September 2026 for new beneficiaries. Existing recipients of the Private Sector Emirati Salary Support Scheme will be transitioned to the revised framework gradually over a period of up to three years.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 29 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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