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TXM Solutions is a licensed Emiratisation recruitment agency in Dubai, approved by MOHRE and the Government of Dubai. Our deep local experience in the UAE market helps businesses hire qualified Emirati employees who fit the role. We find and screen candidates for your role and quota, run MOHRE compliance checks, handle Nafis registration and support onboarding. You get the right people, and you can stay focused on running your business.
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What is Emiratisation recruitment?
Emiratisation recruitment is the process of finding and hiring UAE Nationals for jobs in the UAE. It helps businesses build their Emirati workforce and support the country’s Emiratisation goals.
An Emiratisation recruitment agency in Dubai helps employers find suitable Emirati candidates, review their skills, arrange interviews, and support the hiring process. This makes it easier for companies to hire UAE Nationals who match their job requirements.
Key Functions
Quota Compliance
Hire UAE Nationals to support your Emiratisation targets.
Talent Sourcing
Find Emirati candidates who match your roles.
End-to-End Recruitment
Support from screening through to onboarding.
Salary Compliance Support
Guidance on salary requirements and contracts.
Employee Replacement
Find replacement candidates when employees leave.
Nafis Integration
Support with Nafis and its programme requirements.
What services are included in Emiratisation recruitment?
Emiratisation recruitment services help businesses find UAE National talent, plan hiring around applicable requirements and support employees from recruitment through to retention.
Emirati Talent Sourcing & Recruitment
We source, screen and shortlist UAE National candidates for graduate, specialist and leadership roles. We also arrange interviews to help you hire suitable Emirati talent.
Emiratisation Compliance Review
We review your workforce, skilled roles and applicable Emiratisation targets. We identify hiring gaps and create an action plan around relevant requirements and deadlines.
What Should You Check Before Hiring Emirati Employees?
| What to check | What it means for your business |
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| Company size & target | Companies with 50+ employees must grow Emirati hiring in skilled jobs by 2% a year (1% every six months), reaching 10% by the end of 2026. |
| 20–49 employees | Companies in 14 key sectors had to hire 1 Emirati in 2024 and 1 more in 2025, and keep them employed. |
| Salary & role | Each Emirati must earn at least AED 6,000 a month (from 1 January 2026) to count toward your target. |
| Financial contributions | Companies with 50+ staff that miss their target pay AED 10,000 a month for each missing Emirati (AED 120,000 a year in 2026). Smaller companies follow separate rules. |
| Genuine employment | Emiratis must do real jobs. Keep records of their duties, contracts and salary payments. Fake hiring can bring fines of AED 20,000–100,000 per case. |
Official guidance: Emiratisation requirements · MoHRE website . Requirements may change; confirm those applicable to your establishment.
What are the steps in the Emiratisation recruitment process?
The Emiratisation recruitment process starts with checking your workforce and hiring requirements. Next, we define the roles, source Emirati candidates, screen applicants and arrange interviews. After selection, we support offers, contracts, work permits, pension registration and onboarding, followed by ongoing compliance and retention support.
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Headcount & Quota Assessment
We check your workforce and applicable Emiratisation targets. Then we identify how many Emirati employees you need to hire.
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Job Definition & Talent Sourcing
We agree the job duties, salary and joining date. Then we find suitable Emirati candidates.
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Screening & Interviews
We check candidates’ skills, experience and availability, then arrange interviews. We also review applicable salary requirements.
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Offer & Contract Coordination
We confirm the salary, responsibilities and joining date. We help prepare the offer and employment contract.
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Work Permit, Pension & Payroll
We help coordinate work permits, pension registration and payroll, including WPS where required. Support follows your agreed service scope.
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Onboarding & Ongoing Support
We help new employees settle into their roles. We also support retention, target tracking and replacement hiring where agreed.
Why Emiratisation Matters for UAE Businesses
As part of the We the UAE 2031 vision and the Nafis programme, Emiratisation is a national priority that encourages private-sector businesses to hire and develop Emirati talent and contribute to the UAE’s future growth.
20–49 Employee Companies
Companies in 14 key sectors, such as finance, real estate, healthcare, IT and hospitality, must hire 1 Emirati in 2024 and 1 more in 2025, and keep them employed.
50+ Employee Companies
Companies with 50+ staff must grow Emirati hiring in skilled jobs by 2% a year, reaching 10% by the end of 2026. Each Emirati must earn at least AED 6,000 a month to count.
Why Choose TXM Solutions for Emiratisation?
With over 10 years of recruitment experience, TXM Solutions helps businesses hire qualified Emirati professionals and meet their Emiratisation requirements. Our dedicated recruitment team, local UAE presence, and international hiring experience make Emirati recruitment easier, faster, and more effective.
Years of UAE & Global Recruitment Experience
With over a decade of recruitment experience, we understand UAE labour regulations, local hiring challenges, and international recruitment standards. Our expertise helps businesses find the right talent for their workforce needs.
20K+ Emirati Talent Pool System
TXM Solutions manages a verified database of 20,000+ Emirati candidates through a structured talent management system, helping employers speed up hiring, track candidates, check eligibility, and meet ongoing Emiratisation recruitment needs.
Clearer Emiratisation Compliance & Quota Planning
We help employers understand applicable MoHRE Emiratisation requirements, identify workforce gaps, and plan UAE national recruitment around hiring targets and deadlines.
Faster Hiring & Access to Suitable Emirati Talent
Our structured recruitment process saves HR teams time on candidate sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and interview coordination, helping businesses hire suitable Emirati professionals efficiently.
Strict Anti-Fake Emiratisation Policy
MoHRE has penalised over 1,300 companies for fake Emiratisation. TXM Solutions only facilitates genuine placements in real roles. Protecting your company from fines, licence risks, and reputational damage.
We focus on genuine Emirati placements that match business needs and create meaningful career opportunities. Our onboarding coordination and workforce planning support long-term Emirati employee retention.
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Hiring Emirati Talent Made Easy
TXM Solutions is a trusted Emiratisation agency in Dubai, helping UAE companies hire qualified Emirati talent through strategic recruitment and support programs like Nafis.
Avoid Fake Emiratisation Risks
The UAE takes fake Emiratisation seriously. Companies found violating Emiratisation rules may face fines and penalties. Hiring qualified Emirati talent through a structured recruitment process helps ensure compliance.
Real Results, Real Partnerships
Businesses across the world trust TXM Solutions to co-manage their UAE workforce. Our clients speak for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Emiratization is a UAE government initiative that mandates private companies to hire a specific percentage of Emirati nationals, aiming to increase local participation in the workforce.
Both terms refer to the same workforce initiative.
- Emiratisation is the official spelling used by the UAE Government.
- Emiratization is the international spelling often used outside the UAE.
Tawteen is the Arabic term associated with workforce nationalisation and the employment of Emirati citizens in the private sector.
Yes. All private sector companies with 20 or more employees in the UAE must comply with Emiratisation requirements. Companies with 50 or more employees face a 2% annual hiring target, while SMEs with 20 to 49 staff must hire at least one Emirati by end of 2024 and a second by end of 2025.
Yes. All private sector companies with 20 or more employees in the UAE must comply with Emiratisation requirements. Companies with 50 or more employees face a 2% annual hiring target, while SMEs with 20 to 49 staff must hire at least one Emirati by end of 2024 and a second by end of 2025.
Companies that miss their Emiratisation targets face financial penalties per unfilled role. The penalty is AED 108,000 per role in 2025 and rises to AED 120,000 in 2026. Repeated non-compliance can also lead to work permit restrictions and exclusion from government contracts.
You can hire UAE Nationals through specialised Emiratisation recruitment agencies like TXM Manpower Solutions, through the NAFIS government portal, or via university graduate programmes. Working with an experienced agency gives you access to a pre-vetted candidate pool and ensures full MoHRE compliance from day one.
Yes. The NAFIS programme offers monthly salary supplements to employers who hire UAE Nationals in the private sector, significantly reducing your payroll cost. Additional benefits include training subsidies and child allowance contributions paid directly by the government.
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles count toward your Emiratisation quota as long as the position is a genuine skilled role, the employee is properly registered with MoHRE and NAFIS, and salary payments are being made. Fake or inactive registrations are subject to strict penalties.
You register each Emirati employee through the MoHRE Smart Services portal, enrol them on the NAFIS platform, and set up GPSSA pension contributions. Semi-annual compliance reports must be submitted every June and December. TXM Solutions handles all of this on behalf of our clients.
Yes. MoHRE has confirmed two deadlines for 2026 — June 30 for the first half and December 31 for the full year. Read More
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