Emiratisation contribution calculator
Private companies covered by the Emiratisation targets must employ a share of UAE nationals. Those that fall short pay a financial contribution.
Enter your target and how many Emiratis you employ to see the contribution.
How it's calculated
- Count the Emiratis missing against your target.
- Multiply by the yearly contribution for each one: AED 108,000.
An example
A company that should have employed two Emiratis in 2025 and hired none paid AED 216,000 in January 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which companies have Emiratisation targets?
Companies with 50 or more employees, for skilled jobs, and companies with 20 to 49 employees in selected economic activities.
How has the contribution changed?
It started at AED 6,000 a month for each missing Emirati in 2023 and rose by AED 1,000 a year until 2026. It was AED 96,000 a year in January 2025 and AED 108,000 in January 2026.
Is fake Emiratisation penalised?
Yes. Fake hiring and other ways to dodge the targets lead to separate administrative penalties.
Key terms
- Emiratisation
- The employment of UAE citizens in the private sector.
- Nafis
- The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, which runs the national Emiratisation programmes.
Up-to-date official data
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