UAE national jobs 

For UAE national citizens, we offer permanent, contract and executive level positions across multiple industries.

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Our recruitment experience in UAE national jobs 

At Hays, we know that finding the right role at the right time takes careful consideration. As your lifelong career partner, we’re with you each step of the way. 

Whether you’re seeking a job for right now, a career change, or to move up the career ladder, we have the expertise, the up-to-date knowledge, and the connections to help you get where you want to go.  

We're committed to helping home-grown UAE talent find meaningful employment - our dedicated Emiratisation consultants have over 18 years of regional recruiting experience. Providing an expert and consultative service to Emirati professionals seeking employment, our consultants will empower you to make real career choices, matching you to the right organisation that will fulfil your career aspirations. 

From entry-level graduates to c-suite executives, we have some of the most desirable positions available.  

Browse our roles today. 

 

Emiratisation employers we recruit for 

Our clients are in the private, government and semi-government sectors in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We cover a vast range of vacancies for fresh graduates and experienced professionals in multiple industries, including but not limited to: 

  • Accountancy and finance 
  • Business support 
  • Customer service  
  • Engineering 
  • Geology  
  • HR 
  • Legal 
  • Manufacturing 
  • Marketing and digital  
  • Procurement  
  • Technology 
  • Translation 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

UAE NATIONAL JOBS FAQs

Salaries for UAE nationals vary depending on the role, the level of experience you have, the skills you can offer, and the organisation type and location.  

Browse our Salary Guides for a breakdown of different salaries and regional differences. 

As organisations work to meet the Emiratisation quotas set out by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MHRE), many of our clients are increasing headcount of UAE nationals. However, they're not just hiring to meet Emiratisation quotas – they're hiring skilled Emiratis like you to bring fresh perspectives and increase diversity in their organisation. 

National talent is sought-after across all levels and multiple sectors, including banking, business support, construction, energy, oil and gas, legal, marketing, retail, and hospitality/leisure/tourism.