The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has taken stringent measures against companies found guilty of fake Emiratisation. A total of 565 companies are facing legal and administrative actions for hiring 824 UAE nationals in bogus positions since mid-last year.
Key Highlights:
- Legal Consequences: Companies are facing fines ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh100,000 and may also be referred to Public Prosecution based on the severity of the violation.
- Nafis Program: The Ministry has ceased Nafis payments to nationals proven to be involved in fake Emiratisation and has recovered previous financial support.
- Regulatory Framework: The actions are in line with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 44 of 2023, which modifies some provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. 95 of 2022 related to Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council’s (Nafis) initiatives and programs.
- Definition of Bogus Emiratisation: Emiratisation is considered fake when a UAE national is employed in a nominal job without real tasks or when an Emirati is rehired in the same establishment to manipulate data.
- Digital Tracking: MoHRE’s digital and field monitoring system has been instrumental in identifying these violations.
- Private Sector Involvement: Over 17,000 private establishments employ Emiratis, with the total number of nationals working in the private sector exceeding 81,000, the highest in the country’s history.
Implications for Companies:
Companies found guilty are not only facing financial penalties but are also being downgraded to the lowest category within MoHRE’s classification system. This comes with higher fees for MoHRE services and could severely impact their business operations.
Public-Private Partnership:
Despite the violations, MoHRE appreciated the commitment shown by most private sector establishments towards Emiratisation targets, stating that such partnerships strengthen the country’s economic development objectives.
Reporting Mechanism:
MoHRE has urged the community to report any violations by contacting their call center at 600590000 or using the Ministry’s smart app and website.
The Ministry remains committed to enforcing Emiratisation policies and tracking violations that aim to undermine its objectives.
