Companies that miss their targets pay contributions set by MOHRE, so knowing the position before each deadline matters. The current targets are summarised in the table below.
Construction companies are included in the sectors with targets for smaller companies too.
The rule in figures
| Rule | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Private companies with 50 or more employees raise the share of Emiratis in skilled roles by 2% a year; companies with 20–49 employees in specified sectors, including construction, employ at least one Emirati a year | 2% a year | Cabinet resolutions on Emiratisation targets; Nafis programme |
Last reviewed 14 Nov 2026. A summary, not tax or legal advice. Confirm your obligations with an adviser.
How Civova handles it
Civova tracks your Emiratisation position against the target each period: required, actual and the contribution at risk.