Emiratisation (Nafis)

Companies with 50 or more skilled employees must increase their Emirati workforce by 2% annually, targeting a 10% representation by 2026. Failure to meet these targets incurs significant monthly financial penalties (AED 6,000 per missing employee per month, increasing annually).

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if we fail to meet the quota?

You will be fined AED 72,000 annually per missing Emirati employee.

Does this apply to Free Zones?

Currently, Nafis primarily targets mainland DED registered companies, though some Free Zones encourage participation.