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Change: UAE mandates more Emiratis in healthcare roles

Initiative requires half of Emiratisation quotas to be filled through specialised roles

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Companies with 50 or more employees are required to increase Emiratisation in skilled positions by 2 per cent annually. Photo for illustrative purpose only

UAE firms face fines if Emiratisation goals are missed

Private firms with 50+ employees warned of penalties for non-compliance

Companies failing to meet targets could face penalties and downgrades.

Women’s leading role in key GCC sectors highlighted

Young female population underpins advances in health, education and tourism employment

GCC statistics highlight women’s key role in health, education, tourism

How Emirati women can qualify for Nafis child allowance

Nafis sets conditions for child allowance eligibility in UAE

The programme, which aims to raise the competitiveness of Emirati talent, said working Emirati women married to UAE nationals may benefit from the child allowance only if they meet certain requirements.

How Dubai is preparing Emiratis for future finance jobs

Agreement focuses on skills, training, and job readiness for banking, fintech sectors

The move aligns with national objectives to advance qualitative Emiratisation and strengthen the labour market

UAE expands Emiratisation with new digital work bundle

Move aims to simplify hiring, reduce paperwork and speed up services in private sector

MoHRE partners with government bodies to simplify the hiring process. [Illustrative image]

UAE private firms urged to meet Emiratisation targets

Non-compliant companies to face financial penalties from January 2026

2% increase in skilled Emirati hires required for firms with 50+ employees.

Over 156,000 Emiratis now in private sector jobs

More Emiratis are joining the private sector as confidence in the economy rises

Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)

What do young Emiratis really want from work?

Survey shows Emirati youth seek balance, growth and parity in pensions and training

Emiratis on the opening day of 24th edition of Ru’ya, Careers UAE, a job fair for Nationals at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

UAE launches national training drive for Emiratis

Two new programmes aim to train over 10,000 Emiratis in business and finance skills

UAE launches national training drive to aid Emirati entrepreneurs, tax experts

Dubai launches free project management course for 500

Director General unveils programme under “UAE: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign

Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita announces Dubai Municipality's ‘Project Management Experts Programme' in Dubai on Monday.

Explained: UAE’s Startup Capital of the World’ campaign

Landmark initiative aims to create 30,000 jobs, position UAE as the global hub for SMEs

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence during a meeting in Dubai

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