Foreign-owned companies that meet Emiratization quotas can benefit from salary support of up to AED 7,000 per Emirati employee for up to five years, along with Nafis pension contribution support to reduce employer costs.
Additionally, they receive reduced work permit and visa fees for hiring and retaining Emirati talent, as well as priority access to government contracts and public tenders, enhancing their business opportunities in the UAE.
Foreign businesses operating in mainland UAE must comply with Emiratization quotas if they have 50+ employees, as mandated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE). However, companies based in UAE-free zones are currently exempt from these requirements.
Failure to meet Emiratization targets leads to fines of AED 42,000 per unfulfilled Emirati hire annually, which is increasing yearly. Implementing Emiratization strengthens local market integration, brand credibility, and long-term business sustainability.
Companies looking for help can also contact Born2Localize for an Emiratization Consultation with Born2Localize CEO Miss Fatima Alloghani, a distinguished leader in crafting comprehensive Emiratization consultation strategies with over 20 years of multi-industry expertise. Her illustrious career spans strategic contributions across Energy, Aviation, Maritime, Banking, Mega Events, and Retail, holding pivotal roles in renowned organizations like Schlumberger Oil and Gas Services, Dubai World, Etihad Airways, Total ABK Academy, Abu Dhabi Terminals, Expo 2020 Dubai, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and Majid Al Futtaim Group.