UAE Emiratisation Quota & Fine Calculator
What this calculator does
MOHRE's Emiratisation programme requires UAE mainland private-sector companies with 20 or more skilled employees to employ a minimum number of UAE nationals. Companies with 20-49 skilled employees face a fixed headcount target — at least 1 Emirati by the end of 2024, and at least 2 from the end of 2025 onward. Companies with 50 or more skilled employees face a percentage target instead, growing by 2 percentage points for every year since the mandate took effect on 1 January 2023. Companies below 20 skilled employees, and free zone companies, are currently exempt. This tool works out your required headcount and any shortfall — you supply the current confirmed fine-per-shortfall rate, since it has changed each year the programme has run.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides an indicative estimate for guidance purposes only. Sources on the exact year-by-year target percentage and fine amounts for this programme have been inconsistent, so this tool calculates the percentage target as a simple formula (2% per year since 2023) rather than relying on a potentially outdated lookup table, and asks you to enter the current confirmed fine rate rather than assuming one. 'Skilled employees' generally means roles classified under Skill Levels 1-3 (managerial, professional and technician roles) — not your full headcount. PrimeLedger Consultancy FZCO does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the figures produced by this tool. Please confirm your exact target and the current fine rate with MOHRE, the Nafis programme, or a qualified expert such as PrimeLedger before making any workforce decisions.
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Last Updated: 14 August 2026