Emiratisation Calculator 2026: Your Target, Gap and Contribution
Enter your total employees, skilled roles, qualifying Emiratis (paid at least AED 6,000) and your Emiratisation rate at 31 December 2025. The calculator adds the 2026 growth requirement of one point by 30 June and two by 31 December, converts it into the number of Emiratis you need, and prices any gap at AED 10,000 a month per position.
Results update as you type. Figures last verified 13 October 2026.
An estimate from the rules we track, not legal advice or an official determination. MoHRE has not published its rounding rule; we round up to whole people. Your MoHRE establishment record is the authority on your requirement.
How the calculator works
| Step | Formula |
|---|---|
| Current rate | Qualifying Emiratis ÷ skilled roles |
| Required rate | Your 31 December 2025 rate + 1 point (30 June) or + 2 points (31 December) |
| Emiratis needed | Required rate × skilled roles, rounded up |
| Gap | Emiratis needed − qualifying Emiratis held |
| Monthly contribution | Gap × AED 10,000 a month |
A company that met every target since 2022 was at 8% at the end of 2025, so the default shows 9% for June and 10% for December.
What the calculator assumes
- Who counts: Emiratis in skilled roles paid at least AED 6,000 through WPS.
- Skilled roles: levels 1 to 5, attested certificate above secondary, AED 4,000+ excluding commission.
- Rounding: up to whole people. MoHRE has not published its rule. Under verification
- Companies behind the path: MoHRE has not published how it treats a company that missed earlier targets, so the calculator shows both readings. Under verification
Frequently asked questions
01How do I calculate how many Emiratis I need?
Add one point (for 30 June) or two (for 31 December) to your Emiratisation rate at the end of 2025, multiply by your skilled roles and round up. Subtract the qualifying Emiratis you already employ.
02Is this an official MoHRE calculator?
No. It is an independent estimate from StrongYes based on published rules. Your MoHRE establishment record is the authority.
03Why does the calculator ask for total employees?
The percentage target applies only to establishments with 50 or more employees in total, even though it is calculated on skilled roles.
Sources
- MoHRE: 1% growth in skilled-job Emiratisation per half-year. WAM via Zawya, 2026.
- Professional levels of jobs in the UAE. UAE Government portal.
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.