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Private sector companies in the UAE have until Friday (July 7) to comply with an Emiratisation target or face a fine of Dh42,000 for each Emirati not hired. Under the new UAE rule that took effect in January, private sector companies with 50 employees or more must increase their number of Emirati staff by 1 percent every six months, totaling 2 percent per year. “Starting from 8th July, we will review compliance with Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2023, which call for a 1 percent growth in the number of Emiratis working in skilled jobs in private sector companies,” according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). “Non-compliant entities will face a financial contribution or fine of Dh42,000 for each Emirati who has not been employed, along with the remaining financial contributions from 2022,” MoHRE added. The ministry extended the deadline for the semi-annual Emiratisation target from June 30 to July 7 to give companies more time to comply with the new rule. “We also call on companies to begin working towards Emiratisation targets for the second half of 2023, where they will be required to achieve an additional 1 percent Emiratisation growth (2 percent is the yearly rate) in skilled jobs,” the ministry added. ICA/Expat Media
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