United Arab Emirates: Extension of Emiratization Deadline

Key Points  

  • The UAE extended the deadline for employers to submit semi-annual Emiratization targets until 7 July 2023 

Overview  

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) extended the deadline for companies to meet any semi-annual Emiratization targets. As a result, companies will have until 7 July 2023. 

What are the Changes?  

The UAE government extended the deadline for employers to submit semi-annual Emiratization targets until 7 July 2023. Previously, the deadline was set to 30 June 2023. According to the government announcement, this decision was made due to the previous deadline falling on a federal holiday week.  

Looking Ahead  

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


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