1,379 private companies fined for violating Emiratisation policies

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that 1,379 private companies were fined for violating Emiratisation rules from mid-2022 till May 16, 2024. The MoHRE said that these 1,379 private companies were found to have hired 2,170 Emiratis illegally.

The MoHRE said that Emiratisation rule violators were fined Dhs20,000 to Dhs100,000 for each case.

The Ministry also issued fresh warning against private firms flouting the Emiratisation rules. Taking to X platform on Friday, the MoHRE warned that “Harmful practices that aim to undermine Emiratisation commitments will be dealt with firmly and according to the law.”

The MoHRE further said in a statement on X, “Our inspection team has successfully identified 1,379 private companies that have hired 2,170 UAE nationals through violating avenues: Attempting to circumvent Emiratisation targets and engaging in fake Emiratisation from mid-2022 till May 16, 2024.”

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation also urged the public to report any such violations.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation also tweeted that “We encourage the public to report any practices conflicting with Emiratisation policies and decisions by reaching out to our call centre at 600590000 or using the Ministry's smart App & website,” the ministry tweeted.