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Job Ad Checklist for Hiring Nationals

What should a job ad for Emirati or Saudi candidates include?

Checked against MOHRE / HRSD rules · reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · next review 1 Jan 2027

Pick the UAE or Saudi Arabia and get a 10-point checklist for a nationals-preferred job ad — so the person you hire actually counts toward your Emiratisation target or Nitaqat band. English and Arabic.

Why each item is there

Every item maps to a counting rule: skilled-job, WPS, pension and AED 6,000 salary rules for Emiratis; the SAR 4,000 Nitaqat line, profession salary minimums and Qiwa contract documentation for Saudis. The rest — clear duties, Arabic title, how to apply — gets more of the right candidates to apply.

Rules change

Checked against MOHRE and HRSD rules on 1 October 2026 — confirm on MOHRE or Qiwa before posting.
Accountant salary minimums come from secondary sources.

Data Sources

MOHRE — Emiratisation targets (private sector, 50+ and 20–49 staff) (2026-10-01)
MOHRE — 2025 targets due 31 December; AED 108,000 per missing Emirati (2026-10-01)
MOHRE — Emiratisation targets for 20–49 staff companies in 14 sectors (2026-10-01)
MOHRE — Emirati minimum wage AED 6,000 from 1 January 2026 (2026-10-01)
MOHRE — Pension registration of Emirati employees mandatory to count (2026-10-01)
SPA / HRSD — New Saudization measures for engineering and procurement (SAR 8,000 counted wage) (2026-10-01)
SPA / HRSD — Localization decisions for 269 professions (dental, pharmacy, accounting, engineering) (2026-10-01)
HRDF (Hadaf) — Employment Support for establishments (updated 13 Aug 2026) (2026-10-01)
Nitaqat counting weights (Mercans; Saudi Gazette on Qiwa-documented contracts) (secondary) (2026-10-01)

Write the ad

Draft it with the Emirati job ad template or the job description generator, then post it free.

Frequently asked questions

What should a job ad for UAE nationals include?

A skilled role, 'UAE nationals preferred' in the description, a salary of at least AED 6,000 a month, WPS payment and pension registration, real duties and a clear way to apply. Those last conditions decide whether the hire counts toward your Emiratisation target.

What should a job ad for Saudi nationals include?

The Qiwa job title, 'Saudi nationals preferred', a salary of at least SAR 4,000 so the hire counts as one Saudi in Nitaqat, and any profession minimum (engineers SAR 8,000 with Saudi Council of Engineers accreditation). Check the role against the Saudized jobs list too.

Why does the salary matter so much?

In the UAE, Emiratis paid below AED 6,000 haven't counted toward targets since 1 July 2026. In Saudi Arabia a Saudi paid below SAR 4,000 counts as half in Nitaqat. A low salary can leave you short even after you hire.

Is the checklist available in Arabic?

Yes. Switch to العربية or Both above the checklist to copy or print it in Arabic.

Hiring nationals? Every month a role stays open costs you.

Post your roles free in about 2 minutes and say in the description which nationality you prefer. We review every post; once approved it goes live to job seekers across the GCC.

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Job Ad Checklist for Hiring Nationals

What should a job ad for Emirati or Saudi candidates include?

Checked against MOHRE / HRSD rules · reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · next review 1 Jan 2027

Step 1 · The role1/3

Country

UAESaudi Arabia

Job title

Planned monthly salary (optional)

EnglishالعربيةBoth

NATIONALS JOB AD CHECKLIST

Job ad checklist — UAE nationals Role: [Job title] (to fill in)

☐ 1. The role is a skilled job (MOHRE skill levels 1–5) — only skilled jobs count toward the 50+ staff target. ☐ 2. Description says "UAE nationals preferred". ☐ 3. Salary is at least AED 6,000 a month — since 1 July 2026, Emiratis paid less don't count. ☐ 4. Salary will be paid through WPS. ☐ 5. The hire will be registered for pension and social security. ☐ 6. Real duties and a real workplace — hiring on paper only is penalised. ☐ 7. Mention that eligible Emiratis may qualify for Nafis salary support. ☐ 8. Arabic job title included. ☐ 9. Location, working hours, benefits and how to apply are clear. ☐ 10. You know your gap and deadline (Emiratisation calculator).

Tick each item before you post. Rules checked 1 October 2026 — confirm on MOHRE or Qiwa.

1 field still show as [highlighted placeholders] — fill them in or edit after copying.

Why each item is there

Rules change

Checked against MOHRE and HRSD rules on 1 October 2026 — confirm on MOHRE or Qiwa before posting.
Accountant salary minimums come from secondary sources.

Data Sources

MOHRE — Emiratisation targets (private sector, 50+ and 20–49 staff) (2026-10-01)
MOHRE — 2025 targets due 31 December; AED 108,000 per missing Emirati (2026-10-01)
MOHRE — Emiratisation targets for 20–49 staff companies in 14 sectors (2026-10-01)
MOHRE — Emirati minimum wage AED 6,000 from 1 January 2026 (2026-10-01)
MOHRE — Pension registration of Emirati employees mandatory to count (2026-10-01)
SPA / HRSD — New Saudization measures for engineering and procurement (SAR 8,000 counted wage) (2026-10-01)
SPA / HRSD — Localization decisions for 269 professions (dental, pharmacy, accounting, engineering) (2026-10-01)
HRDF (Hadaf) — Employment Support for establishments (updated 13 Aug 2026) (2026-10-01)
Nitaqat counting weights (Mercans; Saudi Gazette on Qiwa-documented contracts) (secondary) (2026-10-01)

Write the ad

Draft it with the Emirati job ad template or the job description generator, then post it free.

Frequently asked questions

What should a job ad for UAE nationals include?

What should a job ad for Saudi nationals include?

Why does the salary matter so much?

Is the checklist available in Arabic?

Yes. Switch to العربية or Both above the checklist to copy or print it in Arabic.

Hiring nationals? Every month a role stays open costs you.

Post your roles free in about 2 minutes and say in the description which nationality you prefer. We review every post; once approved it goes live to job seekers across the GCC.

Post a nationals-preferred role