Problems relating to Trade and Investment on United Arab Emirates

 
16. Employment
Issue
Issue details
Requests
Reference
(1) Compulsory Employment of Local Workers - The requirement under Emiratisation to employ UAE nationals at high remuneration poses problems in profitability and operation.
- In an office with 50-employees or more, employment of indigenous workers of 2% or more (5% in insurance sector, and 4% in banking sector) is compelled. However, it is difficult to recruit indigenous local workers that match the required terms and conditions.
- It is requested that GOU:
-- repeals Emiratisation requirement,
-- eliminates the gaps in wages, and
-- enhances higher education.

- While Member Firm appreciates the need for employment of indigenous workers, it is requested that GOU constitutes a structure that supplies workers with diversified competencies.
- Ministerial Decision 2005 (No.41, 42, 43)

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