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Emiratisation

The new guidelines focus on widening access to higher education for high school graduates. Photo: handout

UAE universities urged to use degree-relevant school grades after Emsat cancellation

UAENovember 20, 2024

More than 1,000 jobs are open to Emirati applications at Tawdheef x Zaheb, taking place at the Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi until Thursday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Emirati women more driven to private sector jobs than men, recruiters say

UAENovember 20, 2024

Fredrik Floren, Sweden's ambassador to the UAE, at the Tawdheef x Zaheb jobs fair in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Swedish embassy in drive to help companies recruit best Emirati talent

UAENovember 19, 2024

The Industrialist Career Exhibition aims to increase Emirati recruits in the industrial and advanced technology sectors. Victor Besa / The National

Young Emiratis look to the private sector for jobs that help them grow

UAEOctober 29, 2024

'Dubai creates its own future,' said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan unveils future technology training for 5,000 Emiratis

UAEOctober 22, 2024

Emirati jobseekers attend the career fair at Dubai World Trade Centre. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National

Emiratis at Dubai careers fair embrace private sector opportunities

UAESeptember 25, 2024

Fines of up to Dh500,000 have been issued to firms breaching Emiratisation rules. Silvia Razgova / The National

More than 1,800 private firms fined for breaching Emiratisation rules

UAESeptember 18, 2024

Vocational training will be provided for Emiratis looking to join the logistics sector as part of the country's drive to encourage UAE citizens to join the private sector. Photo: Bjoern Lauen

Dubai Customs launches specialised vocational training for Emiratis

UAESeptember 09, 2024

The maternity plan is in line with the government’s directives to encourage Emiratis to join the private sector. Silvia Razgova / The National

Abu Dhabi changes maternity leave rules for Emirati women in private sector

UAEAugust 27, 2024

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, was briefed on the latest achievements of the UAE's Emiratisation campaign on Wednesday. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Number of Emiratis working in private sector reaches 113,000

UAEAugust 21, 2024

The strict measures were part of efforts to tighten employment regulations and ensure workers are protected by law. Victor Besa/The National

UAE to issue fines of up to Dh1 million for firms abusing workers' rights

UAEAugust 12, 2024

A robust recruitment plan will help companies attract, hire and retain top Emirati talent, ensuring they have the right people in the right roles. Photo: Sharjah Job Fair

Tips for companies to hire Emirati talent

MoneyAugust 02, 2024

The UAE is getting tough on companies flouting Emiratisation rules. The National

Private company fined Dh10m after issuing work permits to 113 fake employees

UAEJuly 29, 2024

President Sheikh Mohamed met winners of the Nafis Awards in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Nafis Awards winners

UAEJuly 09, 2024

Emiratis take part in the UAE Industrialist Career Fair held in Abu Dhabi in October. Victor Besa / The National

UAE private sector 'must develop local talent' to support Emiratisation drive

UAEJune 30, 2024

Emiratis have traditionally shunned the private sector in favour of the perceived security and flexibility offered by government roles. Pawan Singh / The National

Emiratisation deadline looms for larger private companies

UAEJune 20, 2024