Emiratisation, Saudisation
& Omanisation solutions
GCC nationalisation quotas are tightening. Non-compliant companies face penalties of AED 6,000 or more per month per unfilled position. We help you source, train, and deploy national talent that meets government requirements and drives genuine business value.
Emiratisation in the UAE
Meet MOHRE requirements and build Emirati capability
The UAE requires private sector companies with 50 or more employees to increase Emiratisation by 2% annually for skilled roles. Companies with 20 to 49 employees must hire at least two Emirati nationals by 2025. Non-compliance triggers penalties starting at AED 6,000 per month per unfilled position, increasing by AED 1,000 annually.
Emirati Talent Sourcing
We maintain a dedicated database of UAE nationals across all skill levels and industries. Our recruitment team attends national career fairs, partners with universities, and leverages Nafis to connect you with qualified Emirati candidates.
Nafis Programme Management
We handle Nafis registration, role coding, subsidy applications, and ongoing compliance reporting. Proper Nafis management can provide salary support of up to AED 8,000 per month for qualifying Emirati hires.
Role Design & Career Pathing
We create positions with clear responsibilities, KPIs, and progression paths for Emirati employees. Well-designed roles reduce turnover and demonstrate genuine commitment to nationalisation.
Training & Development
Our consultants design onboarding programmes, mentoring frameworks, and skills development plans that help Emirati employees succeed. We run workshops on CV development, interview skills, and career planning.
Compliance Monitoring
We track your Emiratisation ratios against MOHRE checkpoints every six months. Proactive monitoring prevents penalty surprises and ensures you stay ahead of increasing targets.
Retention Strategy
Emirati nationals joining the private sector need structured support. We create 30-60-90 day plans, assign mentors, and build visible career paths that keep national talent engaged and productive.
Saudisation (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia's Nitaqat system requires private sector companies to maintain specific Saudi national hiring ratios based on company size and industry. Companies that fall below their target band face restrictions on visa issuance and other operational penalties.
Our Saudisation services include Saudi national recruitment, Nitaqat band management, training programme development, and compliance monitoring. We help you maintain Green or Platinum Nitaqat status while building a genuinely capable Saudi workforce.
Learn moreOmanisation (Oman)
Oman mandates specific Omanisation percentages across industries, with particular focus on banking, insurance, telecommunications, and government services. Targets vary by sector and continue to increase annually.
We source Omani nationals across Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Duqm, and Nizwa. Our services cover candidate sourcing, compliance advisory, training partnerships with Omani institutions, and ongoing ratio monitoring to ensure your operations remain compliant.
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Nationals Placed
85%
12-Month Retention
100%
Compliance Track Record
3
Nationalisation Programs
FAQ
Nationalisation questions answered
Non-compliant companies are required to pay AED 6,000 monthly per unfilled Emirati position. These penalties increase by AED 1,000 annually. By January 2026, companies that failed to hire two Emiratis in 2025 could face penalties of AED 108,000. MOHRE also verifies that roles are genuine, salaries are processed through WPS, and employees are registered with pension authorities.
Private sector companies with 50 or more employees must increase their Emirati workforce by 2% annually for skilled roles. Since 2024, companies with 20 to 49 workers must also hire at least one UAE national, rising to two by 2025. Free zone entities are currently encouraged but not mandated.
We design roles with clear responsibilities, KPIs, and progression paths. We match candidates based on skills and cultural fit, not just availability. Our retention programmes with structured mentoring and career development ensure Emirati employees contribute meaningfully and stay long-term.
Yes. Nafis provides salary support of up to AED 8,000 per month for qualifying Emirati hires, along with pension contributions and training subsidies. We handle the entire Nafis registration, role coding, and subsidy application process to maximise your benefits.
Absolutely. We provide equivalent services for Saudi Arabia (Nitaqat compliance, Saudi national recruitment) and Oman (Omanisation quotas, Omani talent sourcing). Each programme is managed by consultants with specific in-country expertise.
Do not wait for penalties — act now
Nationalisation quotas are increasing every six months. Get ahead of the deadlines with a compliant hiring strategy that builds genuine national capability.
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