Hard to know what to say to that. It defies logic and belief, yet at the same time isn't surprising.

It's worth reading the rest of the post at that link, not least for this quote;

Feddah Lootah, the acting director general of the National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority (Tanmia), said Emiratis would feel more secure in their jobs knowing they cannot be laid off. As a result, they will "increase their productivity, performance and loyalty". Companies will become aware of that trend and will recruit more Emiratis, she said.