Administrative and Financial Penalties for Emiratization Violations Regulation

This regulation implements Emiratization strategies and targets in the banking, financial, and insurance sectors in the UAE. It mandates the Central Bank of UAE to establish mechanisms for monitoring compliance and imposes penalties on institutions that fail to adhere. The collected penalties will fund Emiratization efforts and training for UAE nationals in these sectors.

What firms should do

Licensed institutions must ensure compliance with Emiratization strategies and targets.

Regulator: Central Bank of the UAE
Type: New Regulation/Standard
Status: Enacted/In Force
Published: 30 Oct 2026
Takes effect: 14 Oct 2025
Reference: C 6/2025
Topic: Emiratization
Impact: High

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