As of 2025, businesses with 50+ employees must meet a 4% Emiratization quota, increasing yearly. Non-compliance results in AED 42,000 per missing Emirati hire annually.
Incentives include:
a) Salary support (up to AED 7,000/month) through Nafis.
b) Reduced work permit fees for compliant companies.
c) Priority access to government contracts.
d) Financial grants for Emirati training programs.
Companies can register on Nafis official website to access these benefits and ensure compliance with evolving policies, You can also contact Born2Localize for an Emiratisation Consultation with Born2Localize CEO Miss Fatima Alloghani, a distinguished leader in crafting comprehensive Emiratisation consultation strategies with over 20 years of multi-industry expertise.