Emirati Recruitment
Hire skilled Emirati talent with confidence
We help you hire highly qualified Emirati talent who align with your business needs and role requirements. With over 14 years of recruitment expertise in the UAE, we ensure every hire is a smart, strategic choice for your organization.
Shortlisted candidates
Latifa Qasimi4.5
Khalid Ameri4.6
Amna Balushi4.3The context
Understanding Emiratisation.
Emiratisation is the UAE government's national strategy to increase the participation of UAE nationals in the private sector workforce. It's designed to ensure that Emiratis are meaningfully integrated into skilled and professional roles as part of long-term economic growth.
The targets
Key targets for private sector employers.
Companies with 50+ employees
2% per year
Required to increase Emirati representation in skilled roles by around 2% per year, working toward a 10% Emiratisation rate by the end of 2026.
Companies with 20–49 employees
1+1 Emirati hires
Smaller firms in 14 specified economic sectors must hire at least one Emirati national by the end of 2024 and another by the end of 2025.
What's included
Our complete Emirati recruitment framework.
Recruitment is only part of the picture. Our framework covers every step of the hiring journey, keeping you compliant, efficient, and future-ready.
Candidate Sourcing
We advertise your roles and leverage our extensive UAE network and in-house job portals to identify highly qualified Emirati candidates who meet your requirements.
Outreach & Engagement
We engage with candidates who have applied, keeping them informed and involved throughout the recruitment process to ensure a professional and smooth experience.
Pre-Screening & Shortlisting
Every candidate is assessed for skills and experience. We then provide a well-curated shortlist with insights from our expert recruiters, helping you make confident and informed hiring decisions.
Interview Coordination
We manage scheduling, communication and updates on interviews, ensuring a seamless experience for both your team and the candidates.
Where we place
Placements we support.
We work across sectors and levels to help you hire the right Emirati talent for your organization — leadership, mid-level, and entry-level professionals across a variety of roles.
PROs & Compliance Teams
Support visa processing, documentation, and workforce compliance requirements.
Finance & Business Operations Roles
Place Emirati talent across finance, procurement, and operations teams.
Customer-Facing & Frontline Roles
Strengthen national presence across service desks, branches, and support environments.
Graduate & Trainee Roles
Build early-career pipelines through structured graduate and trainee placements.
How it works
From first call to final hire, made simple.
We guide you every step of the way, so hiring qualified Emirati talent is straightforward, stress-free, and tailored to your business.
Align
We meet with you to understand your requirements, hiring objectives, and timelines. Once aligned, we formalise the engagement and move forward.
Source
We identify and engage qualified Emirati candidates through our local networks, ensuring the right fit for both role and organisation.
Select
We share a vetted shortlist and support you through interviews and offer closure until the role is successfully filled.
Role filled — Emiratisation targets on track.
Hire Emiratis with confidence.
With Nathan HR, you gain a partner who understands the challenges, manages the risks, and delivers real results. From sourcing to compliance, we make Emiratization recruitment seamless and effective.