The United Arab Emirates: 2024 Emiratization Compliance Checks

Key Points  

  • The United Arab Emirates will begin Emiratization compliance checks on 1 July 2024 

Overview  

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reminded employers that Emiratization compliance checks will begin on 1 July 2024.  All companies must ensure that Emiratization target requirements for the first half of the year have been met.  

This aims for a 1% increase in the number of Emiratis in skilled jobs at companies with 50 or more employees, in accordance with the Council of Ministers’ decisions. 

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of the UAE’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information.  


 

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