Earlier this year, the UAE government has approved a law to increase Emiratisation rate in the country to 2 percent annually from high-skilled jobs in companies that employ more than 50 workers or more
Emiratisation strategy
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi reiterates 10% Emiratisation goal by 2026, incentives to private sector companies who will comply
Companies complying with Emiratisation plans will benefit from various incentives including discounts of up to 80 percent on the ministry’s services
Emiratis
UAE’s human resources ministry steps up awareness programmes on emiratisation in private sector
The ministry held 31 workshops in June , attended by representatives from 1,064 companies
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi tourism department launches new training calendar to nurture talent
The new initiative is to highlight employment opportunities by detailing a clear qualifications and skills development pathway for participants
ADNOC
ADNOC to partner with NAFIS to accelerate recruitment of Emirati talent in private sector
The tie-up will aim to create 3,000 additional jobs for UAE nationals in the oil giant’s supply chain by 2025
CBUAE
Emiratisation plan for banking, insurance sectors highlighted at UAE Central Bank meet
The CBUAE board also discussed matters related to banks and insurance oversight and decision to be taken
Emirati
Fines on private sector firms who don’t meet Emiratisation criteria to increase every year
The UAE’s latest Emiratisation initiative is expected to create more than 12,000 job opportunities per year for citizens
Emiratis
Revealed: Emiratisation hiring insights from the private sector
UAE nationals received multiple job offers in Q4 2021 as Emiratis look for not only attractive salaries and benefits, but also look for learning, impact, and career progression, the latest study by Michael Page indicated
banking jobs
UAE Central Bank approves creation of 5,000 jobs for UAE nationals by 2026 in banking, finance
The announcement follows similar Emiratisation initiatives
50th UAE National Day
Emiratisation’s positive impact for women in the workplace
Emiratisation has driven change on the individual level, but also on the societal level. Celebrating Emirati women’s achievements is integral as women continue to take their place in the workforce
Dubai Executive Council
Professional development is key in boosting Emiratisation
While the government has been making strides towards its Emiratisation agenda, challenges still exist, especially in the private sector
Dubai Executive Council
How Dubai aims to encourage more Emirati workers into the private sector
Dubai Executive Council announces the creation of the Emirati Human Resources Development Council
Emiratisation
Why Emiratisation ought to be back on UAE boardrooms’ agenda
The pandemic has once again highlighted the transience of the workforce in the GCC. So maybe it’s beyond time for companies to look locally for their next hire, says Nicola Ablett
Emiratisation
More than 20,000 new jobs coming for Emiratis, says Sheikh Mohammed
UAE nationals will be given priority when applying for jobs in 160 private-sector positions
Adnan Kazim
Emirates appoints more Emiratis in senior staff shake-up
Dubai-based airline announces key appointments and rotations in its global commercial operations
Crown Prince of Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai plan to provide a job for every Emirati
The programme will focus on 12 skills the UAE has identified as priorities
Emiratisation
Salary hopes of Emiratis now ‘more aligned to expats’ – Hays
Hays says the hiring of UAE nationals is growing with increased demand from both the public and private sector
