Hazza bin Zayed launches Emirati Talent Competitiveness initiative in Al Ain

Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Al Ain Region, has launched an important initiative to increase job opportunities for Emiratis in the private sector. This new project is called the Nafis initiative, and it is a collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE. The goal of the initiative is to help the UAE meet its Emiratisation targets, which aim to provide more jobs for UAE nationals in the private sector.

The initiative plans to create 2,000 jobs and offer 2,000 training opportunities in Al Ain. The first part of the initiative, which will last until 2026, focuses on offering 1,700 job opportunities specifically in the financial and banking sectors. This will be done in partnership with leading banks in the UAE, such as Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and HSBC.

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This project was launched during a meeting with His Excellency Khaled Mohamed Balama, the Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, and other key figures, including Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council. These leaders discussed the plan to support Emirati talent and boost employment in the private sector in Al Ain.

During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Hazza was updated on the progress of Emiratisation efforts in Al Ain and the role of the Nafis initiative in helping Emiratis become more competitive in the job market. The Central Bank of the UAE also shared their strategy for recruiting Emirati workers in the banking and insurance sectors in the region.

Khaled Mohamed Balama praised the importance of supporting Emiratisation in the financial sector and ensuring that Emiratis in Al Ain receive the right training to succeed in these jobs. He also thanked Sheikh Hazza for his ongoing support in developing sustainable job opportunities in Al Ain.

Additionally, Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, the Secretary-General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, thanked Sheikh Hazza for his strong support in boosting Emirati participation in the private sector. He also emphasized that this initiative aligns with the UAE’s broader goal of increasing Emirati workers in the private sector.

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council is also working on plans to ensure that Emiratis in Al Ain get the training they need to take on roles in the private sector. They are collaborating with various stakeholders to make sure the initiative’s goals are achieved.

This initiative is part of the UAE's ongoing efforts to create more job opportunities for Emiratis and support their growth in the private sector.