Official Emiratisation Sources and Legal Instruments
Emiratisation rules come from MoHRE and a set of Cabinet and Ministerial decisions under the UAE Labour Law; Nafis rules come from the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council; banking and insurance targets come from the Central Bank. Below is every source we use, so you can check us and anyone else.
Government platforms
| Source | What it covers |
|---|---|
| u.ae | Official UAE government portal: employing Emiratis, skill levels of jobs |
| MoHRE | Targets, contributions, work permits, classification, announcements |
| Nafis | Nafis programmes, registration, jobs platform (ETCC) |
| GPSSA | Pension registration and contributions for UAE nationals |
| Central Bank of the UAE | Emiratisation targets for banks, insurers and finance companies |
| UAE Legislation | Text of federal laws and decrees |
Legal instruments
| Instrument | Subject |
|---|---|
| Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 | UAE Labour Law |
| Ministerial Resolution No. 279 of 2022 | Emiratisation targets and monitoring |
| Ministerial Resolution No. 455 of 2023 | Establishments with 20 to 49 employees |
| Cabinet Resolution No. 44 of 2023 | Penalties for circumventing targets |
| Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 | Pensions, coverage before 31 October 2023 |
| Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023 | Pensions, coverage from 31 October 2023 |
| Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2024 (amending Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) | Criminal penalties for fictitious recruitment, including fake Emiratisation |
| Cabinet Decision No. 43 of 2025 | Administrative violations, including fictitious Emiratisation |
Reporting a concern
MoHRE's call centre on 600590000, its website or its app.
What we do not use as a source for figures
Corporate services blogs, HR software marketing, business setup guides and consultancy explainers. They can help locate an issue but are where outdated figures are copied until the original date is lost.
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.