How it works
From brief to onboarded UAE National in four steps
The database already exists — we match, we don’t start searching when you call. Typical time to first shortlist is under a week, and the same consultant runs every step through to the day-90 check-in.
How it works
From brief to onboarded Emirati in four steps
Typical time to first shortlist: under a week. The database already exists — we match, we don’t start searching when you call.
Brief
A 30-minute call to understand the role, team, salary band and your Emiratisation target — and what has failed before.
What you receive
A named deliverable at every step
No spreadsheets of half-screened CVs. Each stage produces one artefact you can forward to your CEO without a follow-up call.
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Brief
A 30-minute call to understand the role, team, salary band and your Emiratisation target — and what has failed before.
You receivea signed role brief - 2Days 1–4
Match
We shortlist from the existing Emirati database and personally pre-screen every candidate for motivation, commute and salary fit.
You receive3–5 candidate profiles - 3Days 5–10
Interview
You meet 3–5 qualified UAE Nationals. We coordinate schedules and manage expectations on both sides so nobody drops out.
You receiveranked feedback - 4Days 10–90
Hire & retain
Offer, MoHRE paperwork guidance and a 90-day check-in — a placement only counts if it lasts.
You receivean onboarded Emirati
Timeline
A typical permanent hire, day by day
Two to three weeks from brief to accepted offer is normal when interview slots are available in week two. Executive searches run six to eight weeks; bulk campaigns about six.
Start the clock →What we need from you
Four things that keep a hire on schedule
Our side of the process is fast because it is prepared. Yours is fast when these four are in place.
Before we start
- A 30-minute call or a job description. Enough to write the brief. We fill the gaps on the call.
- A salary band. We benchmark it against the Emirati market before we search, so offers land first time.
- Interview panel availability. The single biggest driver of timeline. Two slots in week two is ideal.
- Feedback within 48 hours. Emirati candidates are usually in more than one process. Silence loses them.
Guarantees
Shortlist in 5 working days or we tell you why
90-day free replacement on every placement
No fee until the candidate starts
One consultant, brief to onboarding
“Emirati Civil Engineers are in high demand. However, our experience with Shukran was not just easy — they simplified the entire process of talent spotting, and we are proud to have onboarded some of the finest Emirati talent.”
Most permanent hires go from brief to accepted offer in two to three weeks: shortlist in five working days, interviews the following week, offer and notice period after that. Executive searches take six to eight weeks; bulk campaigns about six.
A 30-minute call, or a job description and a salary band. We also ask who sits on the interview panel and how quickly you can give feedback — that is what decides the timeline.
Three to five per role, each with screening notes, salary expectation, notice period and Nafis status. We would rather send three strong UAE Nationals than fifteen CVs.
No — interviews are yours. We schedule them, prepare the candidate, collect feedback within 24 hours and advise on the offer. We can sit in as an observer if you ask.
On the candidate’s start date. No retainer, no fee for the shortlist.
Step one
Tell us the role. We’ll send Emirati candidates.
Replies within one working day. Prefer to talk first? Book a 30-minute meeting and we’ll map your Emiratisation target together.
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