His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has approved the Emiratisation plan of action for the emirate of Dubai to implement the strategic objectives of the UAE in raising Emiratisation rates in all sectors and pursuant to the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, this file should be at the forefront of the files covered by the government and careful follow-up this year, both at the local level and within the federal framework, emphasizing the fact that the national cadre will remain the firm foundation of our development process, and that the provision of decent life Every citizen has a high priority that will not be tolerated.

Crown Prince of Dubai:

- «National cadre will remain the basis of our development process, and provide decent life for every citizen a top priority».

- «The sons of the UAE have proven merit and proud of the achievements achieved on their hands and we look forward to double them».

His Highness said: “The sons of the UAE have proven their responsibility in all sectors, and we are proud of the achievements that have been made on their hands, and we look forward to multiplying them in various fields of work, and in various fields. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that the Emiratization file will be a serious pause this year, and we have started work immediately on the preparation of this plan, which we look forward to joining all efforts in achieving its goals to reap the results as soon as possible.

His Highness explained that the Dubai government will work during the next phase, within a framework of full transparency, to identify the most important challenges and constraints that faced the process of Emiratisation in the past years, to identify ways to avoid and overcome, and to prepare a thorough study of the labor market to monitor its needs, and prepare clear perceptions on them in the Short-term and medium-term descriptions of the qualifications required for UAE nationals to benefit from employment opportunities, with appropriate training and qualification programs that will enhance the Emiratisation process.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed the importance of integrating the roles of the public and private sectors in pushing Emiratization indices to the highest levels during the next phase and starting this year. His Highness said: “The public and private sectors are partners in carrying this great national responsibility, and we are confident of the commitment of our private sector to support the Emiratization file based on its national sense, which we see reflected in significant contributions that support our development goals. The launch of the first UAE astronaut, in a new global achievement proves that they are able to achieve qualitative successes in all areas ».

The action plan presented by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council, in cooperation with the Department of Human Resources of the Government of Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Dubai Free Zones Council, focuses on coordination with all federal and local parties and the private sector in order to achieve an important strategic objective. The plan provides rehabilitation and training programs to ensure qualitative and appropriate jobs for citizens, in order to avoid disruption of national competencies, especially with the identification of the needs of strategic sectors in which Emiratization operations are a high priority.

The plan includes qualitative initiatives, based on five foundations: labor market monitoring and analysis, educational systems and skills, employment programs, information, vocational guidance and guidance, and finally policies and legislation. Among the strategic initiatives to be implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the concerned authorities Job seekers, direct link between job opportunities and job seekers, leading to the creation of innovative platforms that ensure direct recruitment of job seekers, as well as the development of incentives for the private sector, and career rotation between the two sectors. For my government and your.

Initiatives also include graduate employment programs in the private sector, with the aim of equipping them with labor market skills, gaining work experience in the sector, supporting temporary recruitment to build practical skills through short-term employment, as well as ensuring the provision of vocational and academic guidance in schools and universities, and providing activities that help students Early career planning, identifying options available in the labor market, as well as developing special policies and legislation that support Emiratisation in the private sector.

Monitoring the labor market and the national workforce

The action plan aims to develop a system to monitor and share all important information relevant to the labor market and the UAE workforce in cooperation with the concerned authorities, launching the Future Skills and Lifelong Learning Platform to develop and train citizens in future and work skills, in addition to strengthening practical training and rehabilitation programs, and focusing the missions On strategic sectors.