By the end of 2025, all private sector companies in the UAE with 50 or more employees—including banks—must achieve an 8% Emiratization rate in skilled roles. This is part of the government’s phased Emiratization strategy that mandates
Banks in the UAE commonly Emiratize customer-facing and operational roles such as Tellers, Customer Service Representatives, Relationship Managers, and Operations Support staff. Recently, there’s been a shift toward upskilling Emiratis for more technical and strategic roles—Risk Analysts,
SMEs in Dubai can successfully implement Emiratization policies by developing a structured hiring strategy that attracts and retains UAE nationals. This includes partnering with MOHRE, leveraging job portals, and participating in career fairs to connect with qualified
Emiratization is the UAE’s national workforce development strategy, requiring companies to hire, train, and integrate Emirati talent—particularly in strategic sectors such as healthcare, education, advanced technology, and specialized industries. Background: The Journey to Emiratization Success Since the