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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has clarified that in the event of a
sudden resignation by a UAE national, leading to a drop in the Emiratisation rate within any private
sector establishment, penalties will not be imposed immediately. Instead, a grace period of two
months is granted to recruit a replacement UAE national. Should the establishment fail to do so
within this timeframe, financial contributions (as per applicable regulations) will be levied
accordingly.
The Ministry also explained that if an establishment terminates the employment of a UAE national
for valid reasons—such as disciplinary violations, absenteeism, or similar causes—it will not be
subject to immediate penalties. A two-month grace period will similarly apply to appoint a
replacement national, after which contributions will be calculated in case of non-compliance. This
same grace period also applies in cases where a national is hired at the beginning of the year but does
not complete the full year of employment.
Employers and establishments can access detailed information regarding the Emiratisation
requirement of hiring UAE nationals to comprise 2% of the workforce. The official decision can be
downloaded from the Ministry’s website (www.mohre.gov.ae), accessed via the Ministry’s social
media channels, or by contacting the call centre (600590000). Establishment representatives are also
encouraged to attend the periodic workshops held by the Ministry, which explain updates and
implementation mechanisms of the Emiratisation policy.

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Economic sectors and establishments are assessed based on job types, working environment,
geographical location, nature of economic growth, and nationalisation priorities. The first phase of
the Emiratisation strategy covers the following targeted sectors: Information and Communications;
Financial and Insurance Activities; Real Estate; Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities;
Administrative and Support Services; Education; Human Health and Social Work Activities; Arts
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