Abu Dhabi’s ADFD launches programme to boost job opportunities for Emiratis

The Tamkeen Programme will provide vocational training to support the UAE’s effort to build a knowledge economy by investing in the skill development of Emiratis.

Supervised by experts and specialists from ADFD, the training will cover diverse areas such as investment, project management, financial affairs, internal auditing, and information technology.

It will also include media and communication and strategic planning and human resources.

The Director General of ADFD, Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, said: “The Abu Dhabi Fund launched the vocational training programme to support the country’s strategic initiatives to enhance employability of Emiratis by empowering them with necessary and relevant knowledge and skills.”

He added that the programme helps trainees to raise their competence levels, become more self-confident, and make a conscious and informed decision about their career.

Director of Support Services in ADFD, Fatima Al Mazrouei,said: “The Tamkeen programme aims to develop professional skills and capabilities of Emirati university graduates according to the needs of the labour market.

“We provide an integrated professional environment that allows them to acquire knowledge and experiences in diverse areas under the supervision of officials and experts from ADFD.”

She pointed out that ADFD prioritises the training of Emirati youth so that they can effectively contribute to the nation-building effort.

A total of 51 Emirati youth have been trained under the Tamkeen programme, and have worked in different departments of the Abu Dhabi Fund under the supervision of 32 officials and experts from various disciplines.

In March, the ADFD revealed that water projects feature prominently in its developmental initiatives, with approximately $544.5 million (AED2 billion) being used to fund initiatives that have collectively benefited 18 countries, while also powering other sectors such as agriculture, industry and energy.