• Impressive turnout on main day of UAE’s parliamentary polls

    ABU DHABI, UAE - Emiratis are casting their votes on Saturday, the main day of the Federal National Council elections, to select 20 candidates for the 40-member FNC. This is the first time that Emiratis have been able to vote online, and many have shared their joy at being able...
  • MBRSC key in elevating UAE’s space exploration status

    "With the successful accomplishment of Sultan Al Neyadi’s mission to space, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has completed another momentous achievement. The 'Zayed 2' mission reflects our leaders' boundless vision and marks a remarkable milestone in the UAE's space journey,” adds Sheikh Hamdan, who is also Chairman of The...
  • Emiratis make up 74% of Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation workforce

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- In 2022, Emiratis represented 74% of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) 248 employees. FANR continues to attract talented Emiratis to meet its business needs, recruiting an additional 22 Emiratis during the review period, according to FANR 2022 Annual Report. It provides long-term career opportunities for...
  • UAE says 79,000 Emiratis working in private sector

    DUBAI, UAE -  Around 79,000 UAE nationals are working in the private sector, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) revealed on Sunday as the deadline for companies with 50 employees or more to achieve a one percent Emiratization growth in skilled jobs has ended. These numbers reflect the...
  • UAE clarifies criteria for end-of-service benefits scheme Shourak

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE pension authority clarified Tuesday that requests related to Shourak scheme, which enables Emiratis to merge end-of-service benefits when switching careers, will only be considered applicable for eligible insured Emiratis who submit their end-of-service employment applications to the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA)...
  • Private sector sees 13% increase in Emirati workers

    More than 10,500 Emiratis have joined the private sector since the beginning of 2023, bringing the total number of Emiratis employed in the private sector to over 66,000.
  • Creation of new jobs for Emiratis remains key priority for the govt, says UAE minister Abdulrahman Al Awar

    The UAE's Ministry continues to develop the country’s model in economic development through partnership between the public and private sectors and implementing measures aimed at enhancing the role of the Emirati talent in the labour market, particularly in the private sector, he adds.
  • Jobs for Emiratis: UAE pushes work for own citizens

    The UAE - like other oil-rich Arab Gulf states - has often used the public sector as an employment vehicle for its nationals. But times are changing, said 34-year-old Emirati researcher Khalifa al-Suwaidi, who has himself been looking for a private sector job since quitting a government post in June....
  • Campaign to attract Emiratis toward private sector launched by talent council

    NAFIS.. Your Way, a campaign that will highlight the success stories of talented Emiratis in the private sector and the benefits of working in the private sector, was launched in the UAE on Monday. The campaign was launched by Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), which is chaired by Sheikh Mansour...
  • No rift with Arab govts over Abu Akleh’s death: Israel

    Arab govts in touch with Israel have no differences with it regarding the May 4 incident, Eliav Benjamin, Israeli foreign ministry director for Middle East affairs, tells TRENDS.
  • Dubai SME extends AED75.6 million in financial facilities to Global Village

    The 25 kiosks were allocated for startups in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, chiefly restaurants and cafes, wholly owned and operated by UAE nationals. Priority was given to Dubai SME members, existing restaurants and cafes located in Dubai, new concepts, and entrepreneurs seeking to participate in Global Village for...
  • UAE allots $17.6bn to housing project for Emiratis in Dubai

    Dubai ruler and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has given approval for the allocation of $17.6 billion to a housing program for Emirati citizens in Dubai.
  • UAE to spend $6.53bn to create 75,000 jobs

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intends to spend some $6.53 billion over the next five years in order to create jobs for 75,000 Emiratis in the private sector.
  • Emiratis in 18-24 age group 61 percent of Expo 2020 volunteers

    The Expo Volunteers Program is an opportunity to gain lifelong skills and build connections, say Expo statement.