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OVERVIEW

 Localisation policies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have evolved in recent years, and recent initiatives brought in by the respective countries have highlighted the need for careful workforce planning. The expansion of Emiratisation and Saudisation policies has meant that recruitment strategies for some organisations have had to change or adapt, and failure to comply with local hiring rates and quotas set by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, can lead to fines and other sanctions when it comes to hiring foreign nationals.

The Immigration and Labour law landscape continues to change, and the movement of expatriates between the UAE and Saudi Arabia highlights the need to be aware of developments in both jurisdictions. 

Join us, Vialto Partners, and Gateley for a free training session where we will navigate localisation, in the UAE & KSA. 

Session 1 – Emiratisation

• Overview of the new Emiratisation quotas and policies
• Categories of Workers – skilled and unskilled workers
• Nafis programme
• Strategies for compliance
• Financial and Administrative implications/penalties for non-compliance
• Local hiring – considerations
• Impact on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) 
• Pension Schemes for UAE Nationals
• Termination of employment – UAE Nationals
• Current trends and practical considerations in employment and immigration law

Session 2 – Saudisation

• Overview of the Nitaqat programme – Saudisation quotas
• Strategies for compliance 
• Kafala system
• Impact on sectors and expanding businesses
• Trends and practical considerations

SPEAKERS

Rekha Simpson, Director, Middle East Immigration, Vialto. 

Ali Ibrahim, Director, KSA & Bahrain Immigration Lead, Vialto. 

Umme Salma, Senior Manager, Vialto. 

Thenji Moyo, Partner & Head of Employment, Gateley.

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