if only management knew..
The only reason many pilots aren't joining right now is because a lot of them would like to keep commuting home with rosters like 3-1 or like US 17days on 13 off.. it's not for everybody to live in Dubai 365, not because it's bad but because part of your family stays in your home country.
This type of contract would cost 0 extra money out of their pocket but increase pilots joining.. many pilots I've spoken with flying for other airlines making less than in emirates rather stay there because they can commute home, not all is money, for many ike myself, familiy comes first.
I wish the best for all my colleagues out there flying in the ME.