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,
Emiratization in banking is vital for creating a sustainable, diversified economy. It strengthens national capacity, builds financial expertise within the local population, and aligns with the country’s socio-economic vision. For banks, Emiratization enhances customer trust, supports Arabic-language
Companies in the UAE that fail to meet Emiratization policies face strict penalties under the latest Emiratization 2026 regulations. These penalties are designed to ensure businesses actively contribute to the integration of Emirati talent in the private