In the UAE, Emiratisation regulations play a crucial role in shaping workforce strategy, guiding organisations to prioritise the recruitment and development of UAE nationals. Complying with these laws ensures legal alignment while fostering local talent in key corporate services roles. By strategically integrating UAE nationals into critical positions, organisations can strengthen their teams, balance local and international expertise, and build a workforce prepared for long-term growth and operational excellence.
Let’s take a look at how we hired a UAE national for our client in just 8 days.
The brief
Our client, a global leader in vision care, needed to hire a UAE National for a Customer Service Representative position in Dubai, with an immediate start a priority.
The ideal candidate needed a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, 2–3 years of customer service experience, and exposure to order management, logistics or after-sales support.
Our approach
We launched a targeted search within our network, focusing on UAE National professionals whose qualifications and experience matched the brief.
Through focused screening against the client’s requirements, we shortlisted 10 suitable candidates and presented 4 strong profiles within just 2 working days.
Result: A successful placement in just 8 days.
Through targeted sourcing, focused candidate screening and close coordination with the client, Kinetic delivered against the brief at pace, identifying a suitable UAE National who met the role’s specific requirements and was ready to join quickly:
✔️10 candidates shortlisted.
✔️4 candidates presented within 2 working days.
✔️3 candidates interviewed.
✔️8 days from search to placement.
✔️1 week from offer acceptance to joining.
The successful hire gave the client a timely solution to its hiring needs while supporting its Emiratisation objectives.
With both the client satisfied with the outcome and the candidate thriving in their new position, this placement demonstrates how a focused recruitment strategy can deliver positive results for both parties, combining speed, candidate suitability and an efficient hiring process.