"Human Resources and Emiratisation" reviews Emiratisation developments with major employment agencies in the UAE

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation held a meeting during which it reviewed with a number of employment agencies in the country the developments of Emiratisation and ways to benefit from the “Nafes” platform, in a way that helps establishments that employ 50 employees or more to achieve the Emiratisation goals of 2% of skilled jobs before the end of the current year, in implementation The decision of the Council of Ministers issued in this regard and in order to avoid the financial contributions to be collected starting from January 2023 against companies that are not committed to achieving the required percentage for the year 2022.

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Manan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and senior officials in 66 Emirati companies of various specializations, including services for the provision of workers on demand (temporary employment), services of mediation offices in the supply of labor, and services for the provision of medical human cadres.

His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar said: “The labor market in the UAE is entering a new phase that focuses on the centrality of the role of national human capital within the private sector, especially at the skill levels in which the majority of Emirati manpower registered in the Ministry’s lists work, given the positive effects of Emiratisation on the economy.” The National Bank and its ability to face challenges thanks to the flexibility provided by the employment of citizens in the private sector.

He added: "We are on the verge of fundamental changes in the labor market scene in the country, in conjunction with increasing the participation of citizens in it, enriching it and improving the competitiveness of the local business environment, especially in light of the support provided by the "Nafes" program, whether for Emirati cadres or private sector establishments, in parallel with the follow-up of the Ministry of Resources. diligent human efforts and Emiratisation to implement the regulating legislation and decisions aimed at increasing the participation of citizens in the private sector.

During the meeting, the Ministry's keenness on permanent cooperation with the private sector was confirmed, as it believes in its role as a key partner in development and foreseeing the future and in achieving the goals and directions of the state by improving the business environment and creating an investment climate that encourages companies, investors, entrepreneurs and talented people from all over the world to work in the UAE, especially in the strategic sectors of interest. priority.

The meeting reviewed the privileges and support packages for establishments that comply with the legislation, specifically classified under the first category within the establishment classification system followed by the ministry, and which are granted membership in the Emiratisation Partners Club, which qualifies them to obtain discounts of up to 80% on the ministry's services.

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