A manager of a Dubai-based company has been fined Dh100,000 by a court for defrauding the Nafis programme, with accusations of violating Emiratisation rules. The Dubai Public Prosecution brought the case to court, alleging that the manager employed two female Emiratis and misused their work permits for purposes other than intended.
The manager allegedly utilized fake contracts to falsely demonstrate compliance with Emiratisation rules, aiming to qualify for government support through the Nafis programme. However, the two Emirati employees worked in the private firm for only four months, primarily seeking to obtain the monthly support of Dh5,000 provided by the government.
The court ruled to impose a penalty of Dh100,000 on the manager for the charge ascribed to them, with the fine multiplied by the number of workers involved. Additionally, the two employees were instructed to return the amount of Dh20,000.
Recent inspections conducted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation revealed that 1,077 private companies in the UAE falsified Emiratisation efforts since the second half of 2022. Penalties for violating Emiratisation laws range from hefty fines of Dh20,000 to Dh100,000 for each case, with referrals to the Public Prosecution based on the severity of the violation.
The Ministry reiterated that fake Emiratisation is a clear violation of related decisions and the regulations of the Nafis programme. Any violations concerning Emiratisation can be reported through the Ministry’s call centre at 600590000 or its smart application.
