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All private sector companies registered on the Dubai mainland with 50 or more employees must meet the 10% Emiratisation quota by December 31, 2026. Free zone companies are currently exempt, though this may change in future regulations.

The quota is calculated as 10% of your total registered workforce, rounded up to the nearest whole number. For example, a company with 75 employees must employ at least 8 UAE nationals (75 x 10% = 7.5, rounded up to 8).

Companies that fail to meet the Emiratisation quota face a monthly fine of AED 9,000 per missing Emirati employee. For a company short by 5 employees, that is AED 45,000 per month or AED 540,000 per year.

The MoHRE has specific requirements for counting Emirati employees toward your quota. Part-time arrangements may count under certain conditions, but they must be registered through the Nafis platform and meet minimum salary and working hour thresholds. We recommend consulting a PRO services provider for guidance on your specific situation.

Nafis is the UAE federal programme that supports Emiratisation in the private sector. It provides salary top-ups, pension contributions, and training subsidies for UAE nationals employed in the private sector. Employers must register their Emirati hires through the Nafis platform to receive these benefits and ensure compliance.