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Emiratisation Hub Change Log and Corrections

By Vibhor Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO, StrongYesLast fact-checked 13 October 2026
Emiratisation Hub Change Log and Corrections: StrongYes Emiratisation Hub
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This log records each Emiratisation rule change we track and every correction we make to the hub, newest first. We fix verified errors within two business days and record the date and what changed.

Corrections and hub updates

Date Page What changed
13 October 2026 Whole hub Emiratisation Hub launched at emiratisation.strongyes.co; 20 reference pages moved from strongyes.co with permanent redirects
13 October 2026 Skilled roles Qualification test confirmed as "a certificate higher than the secondary certificate", attested (u.ae); earlier guidance listing secondary certificates at levels 4 to 5 corrected
13 October 2026 Banking and insurance Central Bank targets confirmed against the CBUAE release of 22 April 2026
13 October 2026 Nafis child allowance Amount confirmed: AED 600 per child, salary AED 6,000 to 50,000
13 October 2026 2026 guide Corrected: Nafis is paid to the employee and does not reduce the employer's salary cost

Rule changes tracked

Date Change Page
September 2026 Nafis support reset; child allowance cap removed; spousal scheme Nafis salary support
1 July 2026 AED 10,000 contribution; AED 6,000 counting rule Contribution
30 June 2026 H1 2026 assessment Targets
April 2026 Nafis to 2040; CBUAE targets reaffirmed Nafis
1 January 2026 AED 6,000 Emirati minimum salary Minimum salary

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This page explains UAE Emiratisation rules for general information. It is not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm against the official MoHRE, Nafis or Central Bank source linked above before acting. StrongYes is an independent publication and is not affiliated with MoHRE, Nafis, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council or any UAE government body. Full disclaimer.