Follow Emiratisation targets in 2024-25, ministry tells 12000 UAE … – Gulf Today

Follow Emiratisation targets in 2024-25, ministry tells 12000 UAE … – Gulf Today









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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has notified over 12,000 private companies with 20-49 workers that Cabinet Resolution No.(33/5W) of 2023 regarding the expansion of Emiratisation targets will be in effect starting January 2024.

Companies with 20-49 workers will be required to hire one UAE national in 2024 and another one in 2025. This step is expected to create around 12,000 jobs annually for UAE nationals in 2024 and 2025 in various vital economic sectors to consolidate the Emiratisation file, a top priority for the UAE Government.



This Resolution comes in addition to Emiratisation targets for companies with 50 or more employees that are required to achieve a 2% Emiratisation growth in skilled jobs. Ayesha Belharfia, Under-Secretary for Emiratisation Affairs at MoHRE, said, “We are committed to following up the implementation of Emiratisation targets, in line