Abu Dhabi, March 7 -- The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said private sector companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) need to hire more Emiratis by July 1 or face fines.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation sent out a reminder informing private sector companies that they have less than four months to achieve the new targets or face fines.

By the end of 2022, UAE companies were instructed to ensure that at least 2 percent of employees are Emiratis.

This number should increase by another 2 percent each year until it reaches 10 per cent in 2026.

However, a UAE cabinet decision changed the rule earlier this year.

The annual emirate target is now divided throughout the year by 1 percent in the first six mont...