Khaleej Times, Sunday, Nov 27, 2022 | Jamadi Al Awwal 3, 1444
UAE issues warning after some companies cut salaries of Emirati job candidates
Emirates :
ENBD REIT, the Sharia-compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates
NBD Asset Management Limited, has announced its net asset value (NAV) as at
September 30, 2022, reflecting a continued improvement to $172 million ($0.69
per share), up from $166 million the previous quarter and $164 million as of
September 30, 2021.
In a statement, the UAE's Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Dr
Abdulrahman Al Awar, said that a number of companies are reducing the salaries
of Emirati job-seekers.
These firms are reportedly telling the Emirati applicants that would be paying
them less since the UAE Government's Nafis programme will be giving them salary
top-ups anyway when they get hired.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) vows to address and
deal with any such abuse, Al Awar stressed.
"Some of these negative practices are considered as a clear violation of the
Federal-Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 regarding Regulation of Labour Relations — as
it falls under discrimination between persons that would impact career
opportunities in the labour market," he said.
"We reiterate that Mohre will be firm in implementing the necessary procedures
with any company that attempts to abuse Emiratisation-related policies and
decisions, including Nafis' benefits."
The minister called on Emirati job-seekers — as well as those working in the
private sector — to report any unfair labour practices. They can reach Mohre by
dialling 600590000.
Earlier this week, the UAE Government announced the expansion of its salary
support programme for Emiratis hired in the private and banking sectors.
Citizens earning a monthly salary of less than Dh30,000 will receive an
allowance. The scheme will offer up to Dh7,000 a month to those with bachelor’s
degrees; Dh6,000 to diploma holders; and Dh5,000 to high school graduates. It
also offers child support to employees, and temporary financial help in cases of
job loss.