The minister of Emiratization in the UAE is committed to enforcing strict penalties against businesses found to have violated the laws that support more citizens into the private sector of employment.
According to Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization, several businesses reduced salaries offered to candidates who were Emiratis in anticipation of receiving financial incentives from the government. Dr. Al Awar promised that the government will deal “properly” with companies that disobeyed rules.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE), the minister said, “The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization is closely monitoring the implementation of Emiratization in the labour market and has come across some unfortunate cases.”
“Some employers have been observed to lower Emirati job hopefuls’ compensation despite the fact that Nafis would provide them with a number of incentives, including salary top-ups when they are recruited.
“As a result, we once again state that the ministry will be resolute in carrying out the required procedures with any business that tries to exploit Emiratisation-related regulations and decisions, including Nafis’ benefits.
Any such misuse will be addressed and dealt with appropriately by MoHRE. UAE wants to increase Emirati private sector employment.
University-educated Emiratis employed in the private sector will now earn a monthly wage boost of Dh7,000 instead of the current Dh5,000.
At a gathering of 500 senior government officials on Wednesday, the changes were declared. For diploma holders, the reward will be Dh6,000, and for high school graduates, Dh5,000. The intention is to draw more Emiratis away from jobs in the government, where pay tends to be higher.
The Nafis program was created to aid the government’s efforts to ensure that 10% of the private sector will be made up of citizens by 2026, including 2% by January 1.
According to Dr. Al Awar, “some of these dishonest and harmful practices are considered as a clear violation of the federal decree Law No 33 of 2021, regarding regulation of labor relations, as it falls under discrimination between individuals that would impact career opportunities in the labor market.”
To ensure adherence to the pertinent decisions, policies, laws, and legislations, we urge Emirati job seekers, those who are currently employed in the private sector, and members of the community at large to report any false practices pertaining to Emiratization in the labor market through MoHRE’s call center at (600) 59 0000.
Putting the squeeze on rule violators. This month, the ministry said that a private company’s actions were under review.
The unnamed company is being sued on allegations that it improperly withheld funds from the paychecks of Emirati employees meant to help their training as part of a government employment scheme.
Following a complaint from a female Emirati trainee, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization reported the case to public prosecutors. The woman and other employees who participated in the UAE’s Nafis program were told to make monthly contributions to their company, which were deducted from the additional benefits they were entitled to over a 12-month period, according to investigations.
