Emiratisation Calculator 2026 — Check Your Compliance
The deadline to achieve 10% Emiratisation is December 31, 2026. Use this calculator to check your company's status and potential fines.
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Emiratisation requirements apply to Dubai mainland companies with 50 or more employees.
Understanding the 2026 Emiratisation Requirements
Who Must Comply?
All private sector companies registered on the Dubai mainland with 50 or more employees must achieve the 10% Emiratisation quota. This means a company with 50 employees must employ at least 5 UAE nationals.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Non-compliant companies face a fine of AED 9,000 per month for each missing Emirati employee. Additionally, companies may be blocked from MoHRE services, including new work permit applications.
How to Prepare Now
Start by calculating your gap using the calculator above. Then register on the Nafis platform, begin the recruitment process, and work with a trusted PRO services provider to ensure full compliance before the deadline.
How ZETUP PRO Helps with Emiratisation
We manage the full Emiratisation lifecycle — from quota calculation and Nafis registration to recruitment coordination and MoHRE reporting. Let us handle the complexity so you can focus on your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
All private sector companies registered on the Dubai mainland with 50 or more employees must meet the 10% Emiratisation quota by December 31, 2026. Free zone companies are currently exempt, though this may change in future regulations.
The quota is calculated as 10% of your total registered workforce, rounded up to the nearest whole number. For example, a company with 75 employees must employ at least 8 UAE nationals (75 x 10% = 7.5, rounded up to 8).
Companies that fail to meet the Emiratisation quota face a monthly fine of AED 9,000 per missing Emirati employee. For a company short by 5 employees, that is AED 45,000 per month or AED 540,000 per year.
The MoHRE has specific requirements for counting Emirati employees toward your quota. Part-time arrangements may count under certain conditions, but they must be registered through the Nafis platform and meet minimum salary and working hour thresholds. We recommend consulting a PRO services provider for guidance on your specific situation.
Nafis is the UAE federal programme that supports Emiratisation in the private sector. It provides salary top-ups, pension contributions, and training subsidies for UAE nationals employed in the private sector. Employers must register their Emirati hires through the Nafis platform to receive these benefits and ensure compliance.
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