Problems relating to Trade and Investment on United Arab Emirates
16. Employment |
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Issue |
Issue details |
Requests |
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| (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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