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Dubai Municipality Bags GCC Emiratisation Award

The Municipality is honored with an award, acknowledging its dedication to recruiting and nurturing Emirati talents…reports Asian Lite News

Dubai Municipality won first place at the GCC GOV HR Awards 2023, under the category of the Best Emiratization Initiative in the GCC region.

The award comes in recognition of the Municipality’s commitment to attracting Emirati cadres, developing their practical and specialized skills, and retaining talents, as part of the government’s directives within the framework of the Emiratization policy of Dubai. 

Aisha Al Hammadi, Director of Human Resources Department at Dubai Municipality, said: “Securing the first place at the GCC GOV HR Award 2023 marks a pioneering recognition of Dubai Municipality’s unwavering efforts to realize the directives of the wise leadership on the Emiratization policy within the emirate and encourage skilled and experienced Emirati youth to join municipal cadres.”

“The Municipality seeks to offer a healthy and sustainable work environment for its workforce, where it gives field and specialized training programs in their respective area of work. Additionally, the Municipality allows them to develop their skills and equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to support the goals and vision of being a leading and futuristic municipality that attracts and retains the best talents through various initiatives aimed at promoting Emiratization in jobs with low localization rates. Among these initiatives are ‘Our Human Resources, Our Pride’ initiative, scholarships, and professional development initiative, in addition to launching the Dubai Municipality Professional Training Academy in specialized areas of municipal work.”  Al Hammadi added.

Dubai Municipality has significantly raised the level of Emiratization across various occupational groups, particularly in the field and specialized functions like inspectors, observers, and engineering jobs. It has also increased the development of Emirati groups through specialized qualification and training. The training sessions are carried out by leveraging cognitive technologies such as virtual reality, and metaverse and providing an encouraging environment to support innovation and constant learning for Emirati people to prepare them for the future.

Furthermore, the Municipality has also made significant contributions towards the empowerment of Emirati women and advanced their role in municipal works. The commitment of the Municipality has allowed women to take up various leadership roles and work in specialized and field positions, qualify them in all specialized and professional fields, as well as introduced initiatives aimed at maintaining qualified Emirati competencies, enhancing their well-being in workplaces, and quality of life, and ensuring the balance between life and work.

Similarly, Dubai Municipality has also enhanced its efforts to support Emirati people of determination by providing them with all the resources to meet their needs, ensuring their participation in continuous learning and training programs, encouraging them to perform their tasks efficiently, and integrating them into the work environment and provide all their requirements. It also provides several honoring and catalyzing programs and national cadre happiness initiatives to enhance their role in entrepreneurship at the emirate level.

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UAE: 565 Firms Fined In ‘Fake Emiratisation’ Cases

The Ministry has ceased Nafis payments from nationals proven to have been involved in fake Emiratisation and recovered previous financial support. …reports Asian Lite News

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) revealed that 565 companies were proven to have hired a total 824 UAE nationals in fake Emiratisation jobs since mid-last year, saying it has initiated “the necessary legal and administrative action against them.”

Over 17,000 private establishments employ Emiratis, with the total number of nationals working in the private sector exceeding 81,000, marking the highest number of Emiratisation in the private sector in the country’s history.

“Fake Emiratisation is a clear violation of Emiratisation-related decisions and the regulations of the Nafis programme,” MoHRE said in a statement on Wednesday.

“The efficient tracking by the Ministry’s digital and field monitoring system, which was specifically designed to ensure that private sector establishments are meeting their commitments related to the Emiratisation decisions, has proven these violations.”

MoHRE added, “We are committed to enforcing Emiratisation policies and tracking violations that aim to undermine its objectives.
“Legal and administrative procedures have been taken against violating establishments, including degrading their categorisation within MoHRE’s systems, imposing fines ranging from AED20,000 to AED100,000, and potential referral to the Public Prosecution, based on the level of the violation.”

The Ministry has ceased Nafis payments from nationals proven to have been involved in fake Emiratisation and recovered previous financial support. “This move is in accordance with the UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 44 of 2023, which modifies some provisions of the Cabinet Resolution No. 95 of 2022 on penalties and administrative fines related to Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council’s (Nafis) initiatives and programmes,” MoHRE explained.

The Ministry expressed its appreciation for most private sector establishments’ “commitment to the targeted Emiratisation targets,” saying the public-private partnership “strengthens the country’s economic development objectives.”

MoHRE has called on members of the community to report any violations by contacting the call centre at 600590000 or using the Ministry’s smart app and website.

Emiratisation is considered fake when it is confirmed that a UAE national works in a nominal job without real tasks to meet the establishment’s required Emiratisation targets, and/or when an Emirati is rehired in the same establishment with the aim of circumventing data and benefiting from the relevant benefits of Emiratisation.

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Emiratisation extended to small businesses

The decision aims to increase the number of Emiratis employed in targeted establishments across 14 key economic sectors, requiring them to hire at least one UAE citizen in 2024 and another in 2025….reports Asian Lite News

In implementation of a UAE Cabinet resolution, the pool of private sector establishments subject to Emiratisation targets will be expanded to include companies and individual establishments with 20 to 49 employees in specific economic activities, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced.

The decision aims to increase the number of Emiratis employed in targeted establishments across 14 key economic sectors, requiring them to hire at least one UAE citizen in 2024 and another in 2025.

A yearly financial contribution of AED96,000 will be imposed in January 2025 on establishments that do not comply with the decision in 2024, while non-compliant establishments in 2025 will face a AED108,000 fine in January 2026. The Ministry said non-compliant establishments will be allowed to pay the contributions in installments.

The decision requires establishments to hire a UAE national as a replacement in not more than two months or pay the financial contribution of the targeted year if they reduced the numbers of their UAE national staff after the targeted year.

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, said, “Expanding the pool of establishments subject to Emiratisation targets is based on a study of the economic sectors in the UAE and the business activities and nature of work of companies with 20 to 49 employees, which indicated the rapid growth this segment of establishments is experiencing and its ability to provide additional jobs and a suitable work environment.”

He added, “These conditions will attract UAE citizens to work at these establishments, providing a strong boost to Emiratisation endeavours and enhancing the private sector’s contribution to this national initiative, which has achieved remarkable results with the support and guidance of our wise leadership and the close supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council.

“We are confident that expanding the establishments targeted by Emiratisation targets will have a positive impact and bring benefits for both our citizens and the establishments themselves, where the latter will be able to benefit from the support of the Nafis programme.”

The economic activities of the establishments targeted by the decision include specific sectors: information and communications, financial and insurance activities, real estate, professional and technical activities, administrative and support services, arts and entertainment, mining and quarrying, transformative industries, education, healthcare and social work, construction, wholesale and retail, transportation and warehousing, and hospitality and residency services.

The targeted establishments will be informed via the Ministry’s digital channels, as they will be chosen based on criteria such as types of jobs, work environment, geographical location, nature of growth in these economic sectors, as well as Emiratisation priorities.

UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 95 of 2022, its amendments or other fines stipulated by the legislation will be applied if an establishment proven circumventing or applying fake Emiratisation or providing false information.

The decision will be implemented in parallel with the policies to meet Emiratisation targets for establishments employing 50 or more employees, who are required to achieve a 1-percent growth in the number of Emiratis working in skilled jobs every six months.

Meanwhile, as the deadline for companies with 50 employees or more to achieve a 1 percent Emiratisation growth in skilled jobs has ended last month, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) revealed that around 79,000 UAE nationals are working in the private sector.

These numbers reflect the highest-ever rate of Emiratisation recorded in the UAE private sector, marking at the same time a 57 percent increase compared to the end of 2022 figures, where 50,228 UAE nationals were employed in the private sector, MoHRE said.

Nearly 17,000 private sector companies employ UAE citizens as of 7th July. Emiratisation targets for the second half of 2023 require private sector companies with 50 or more employees to achieve an additional 1 percent growth in the number of UAE citizens working in skilled jobs among their staff, which means achieving an overall growth of 2 percent by the end of the year.

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Abu Dhabi to offer 5,000 new healthcare jobs for Emiratis

DoH called on all healthcare facilities in the emirate to work towards achieving targets by retaining and increasing Emiratisation rates…reports Asian Lite News

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has set Emiratisation targets “Tawteen” for all healthcare facilities operating in Abu Dhabi to provide 5,000 new job opportunities for UAE nationals until the end of the year 2025.

DoH called on all healthcare facilities in the emirate to work towards achieving these targets by retaining and increasing Emiratisation rates within their healthcare and administrative staff.

The Department indicated that it is working closely with healthcare providers in the emirate to raise Emiratisation rates in medical professions, which include doctors, nursing staff and extended healthcare professions, while the administrative staff include employees working in information technology, human resources, accounting, finance, and legal sectors. This comes in line with the DoH’s efforts to unlock opportunities for local talents in line with the Tawteen agenda for the healthcare workforce and ensure its sustainability.

Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Under-Secretary of DoH, said, “Under the directives of our wise leadership, the Tawteen targets were implemented in healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi to empower national competencies, allowing them to further contribute to the healthcare system, in order to enhance its outcomes and establish a competitive knowledge-based economy in the Emirate. This comes in line with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s (DoH) efforts to support Tawteen initiatives in the healthcare sector to retain qualified national medical professionals, further cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global healthcare destination.”

DoH will support all facilities to achieve the target and make the most of the “Nafis” initiative and its platform to identify citizens seeking employment in the healthcare field.

Furthermore, Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, praised DoH’s efforts to increase the Emaritisation rates and monitor healthcare facilities to achieve their Tawteen goals, in accordance with the decisions related to the subject. This provides a supportive work environment to UAE nationals, especially those working in the healthcare sector, allowing them to fill positions in this vital and important sector.

He also praised the cooperation shown by various national entities to provide means of success and support to “NAFIS” and its different programmes and initiatives, and to raise the competitiveness of Emirati cadres. This will entail a substantial leap in different national fields and sectors, which helps achieve the goals and aspirations set by the wise leadership to consolidate and unify efforts to support and adopt national talents, qualify Emirati cadres, raise their competitiveness, and increase their presence within the workforce in the private sector.

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July 7 is new Emiratisation deadline

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Non-compliant companies will face an AED42,000 fine for each Emirati not employed starting 8th July…reports Asian Lite News

The deadline for meeting semi-annual Emiratisation targets for private sector companies with 50 employees or more has been extended from 30th June to 7th July, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced.

MoHRE said this decision was taken by taking into consideration the Eid Al Adha holiday, which falls on the fourth week of June, “therefore, we decided to give more time for companies to reach their targets.”

Non-compliant companies will face an AED42,000 fine for each Emirati not employed starting 8th July, based on the 1% semi-annual Emiratisation growth requirement.

“As the Ministry is committed to achieving its objectives of creating a competitive job market for UAE nationals and developing their skills through more collaboration with the private sector, we decided allowing more time for companies to comply with the decision and avoid relevant penalties,” MoHRE said in a statement. “We call on companies to take advantage of the extended deadline to reach their targets.”

“Emirati professionals have proven their competence across a range of positions in the private sector that require a high level of efficiency and knowledge,” it added. “This provides an enormous boost to our efforts, in line with the government’s objectives and vision. We consider the private sector to be an active partner in achieving long-term growth, as our collaborative efforts will benefit the job market.”

The Ministry noted that the objectives of the Emiratisation decisions are to “activate and enhance the role and competitiveness of UAE nationals in the labour market, as well as to ensure their active participation in the economic development.”

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Dh500k fine for violating Emiratisation targets

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The ministry explained that circumvention of Emiratisation targets, which includes reducing the number of employees or modifying their classification, will be considered a violation…reports Asian Lite News

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that companies that violate Emiratisation targets will face fines of up to AED500,000.

The announcement follows the implementation of UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 44 of 2023, which amends provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. 95 of 2022 on violations and administrative penalties related to the initiatives and programmes of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis).

The ministry explained that circumvention of Emiratisation targets, which includes reducing the number of employees or modifying their classification, will be considered a violation.

Companies that violate Emiratisation targets for the first time will be fined AED100,000. If the violation is repeated for the second time, a fine of AED300,000 will be imposed, while the third time violation will lead to a fine of AED500,000. The same fine will be imposed for similar violations after the third time.

The ministry has made it mandatory for companies found violating the Emiratisation targets to achieve the required targets based on their actual status before the circumvention.

Companies with 50 employees or more are required to increase the number of their Emirati employees in skilled jobs by 1 percent every six months and ultimately achieve a 2 percent Emiratisation rate by the end of the year.

Targeted companies are expected to achieve a 10 percent Emiratisation rate by the end of 2026. Non-compliant companies will face a financial contribution of AED42,000 for each Emirati not appointed according to the semi-annual targets.

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Deadline looms for private sector to meet Emiratisation targets

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In July 2023, fines will be applied to non-compliant companies for not achieving the required half-yearly rate and the 2022 targets….reports Asian Lite News

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that 30th June is the deadline for private sector companies with 50 employees or more to achieve their half-yearly Emiratisation targets, set at 1% of skilled jobs.

In July 2023, fines will be applied to non-compliant companies for not achieving the required half-yearly rate and the 2022 targets.

This comes in line with the amendment of some of the provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. (19/5m) of 2022 regarding the mechanism of achieving yearly Emiratisation increase targets. It stipulates that a 1% Emiratisation increase should be completed before the end of June, with the yearly 2% increase target to be achieved before the end of the year.

Aisha Belharfia, Acting Undersecretary for Emiratisation Affairs and Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs, highlighted the importance of companies achieving a half-yearly Emiratisation target increase to avoid fines. She called on the private sector companies to benefit from the support provided by Nafis to hire Emirati talents in skilled jobs.

She added, “The success of Emiratisation efforts depends on expanding the vacancies open to Emiratis in the private sector and building a secure network that supports their career paths. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation supports exceptional companies that train and employ Emiratis in line with Nafis’ objectives.

“We also offer them the chance to join the Tawteen Partners Club, which boosts the company’s ranking to Category 1, providing them with a discount of up to 80% on the Ministry’s fees.”

A penalty of AED42,000 will be applied for every Emirati not hired within targeted companies, at a rate of AED7,000 per month for 2023, in line with the Cabinet Decision. The fines will increase by AED1,000 yearly until 2026.

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Emiratisation gains momentum with 11% increase

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The Ministry revealed that the first quarter of 2023 compared to 2022 figures witnessed an increase of 11% …reports Asian Lite News

Emiratisation has continued to achieve exceptional results during the first three months of 2023, following a remarkable increase in the number of Emirati employees in the private sector, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said.

The Ministry revealed that the first quarter of 2023 compared to 2022 figures witnessed an increase of 11% in the number of Emiratis employed in the private sector.

“More than 10,500 Emiratis have joined the private sector since the beginning of 2023, bringing the total number of Emirati employees in the private sector to over 66,000,” MoHRE explained in a statement.

“The increase of Emirati employees in the private sector was accompanied with a 13% increase in the number of private sector companies employing Emiratis in Q1 2023, compared to 2022 numbers, as the total number of companies hiring UAE nationals to date exceed 16,000, including more than 2,000 companies that hired Emiratis since the start of 2023.”

MoHRE added: “The UAE works on economic development through public-private partnerships and is keen to implement targeted measures to enhance the role of Emiratis in the job market, particularly in the private sector.

“We are expecting a stronger rhythm of employing Emiratis in the next two months as the deadline for achieving the 1% semi-annual Emiratisation target for private sector companies with 50 employees or more will be 30th June 2023.”

The Ministry’s results revealed that the five sectors that employ the most Emiratis in Q1 2023, compared to 2022, are business services, which saw a growth of 10%; followed by commerce and repair services, with a growth of 13%; construction with a growth of 14%; financial brokerage with a growth of 4%; and manufacturing with a growth of 10%.

More than 5,000 Emiratis benefited from the career counselling services in the first three months of 2023.

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UAE launches new initiative to boost Emiratisation

The initiative aims to empower talent, develop skills, and provide job opportunities for UAE nationals as part of the National In-Country Value (ICV) programme….report Asian Lite News

The UAE has launched a new initiative called the ‘Industrialist Programme’, which is designed to build local capacities and increase Emiratisation in the industrial sector.

The programme is the result of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis). The Industrialist Programme is a training initiative aiming to upskill national cadres and help them access skilled jobs in the industrial sector.

The MoU aims to empower talent, develop skills, and provide job opportunities for UAE nationals as part of the National In-Country Value (ICV) programme. MoIAT, MoHRE and Nafis will collaborate to implement goals, legislation and special programmes.

The signing was attended by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; and Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology.

The MoU was signed by Omar Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of MoIAT; Ahmad Yousuf Ahmad Al Nasser, Assistant Under-Secretary of MoHRE; and Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of Nafis.

The Under-Secretary of MoIAT said, “MoIAT supports partnerships and cooperation with all government agencies and institutions, as well as the private sector, through the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology. It is committed to leveraging the enablers and incentives provided under the National ICV programme to boost industrial growth and competitiveness, in addition to creating more high-quality jobs for Emiratis in the private sector. As an initiative of the National ICV programme, the Industrialist Programme will help to increase the availability of skilled jobs for UAE nationals.

“MoIAT has launched several initiatives that support growth and industrial competitiveness, such as Make it in the Emirates, the National ICV programme and the Technology Transformation Programme. These initiatives further enhance the industrial sector’s competitive advantages and enablers, providing opportunities for local and international investors, while empowering national talents and developing capacities and skills.”

Al Suwaidi noted that the MoU will create new opportunities, saying, “The Industrialist Programme will train national talents, providing them with the skills needed to thrive in technical and specialised jobs. The programme will align national training programmes to meet the requirements of factories. It will also reflect the commitment of ICV-certified companies to Emiratisation.”

For his part, Al Mazrouei highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, in the launch of the Industrialists Programme to train and upskill Emirati talents for industry and technology jobs with companies in the field, which links Emiratisation requirements with the ICV certification.

He said, “All our efforts are aimed at supporting the objectives of this MoU, including Nafis’ unique initiatives, which join other national initiatives, such as the In-Country Value Programme, in supporting Emirati talents in the private sector. Collaboration across government entities is a positive and effective indicator in support of initiatives that empower national talents in the industry and advanced technology sectors. The industry sector is among the UAE’s strategic sectors that are expected to contribute to creating employment and training opportunities for Emiratis to participate and value to the sector’s growth and expansion.”

Areas of cooperation included in the MoU encompass launching the Industrialist Programme and developing a training programme for Emiratis in cooperation with training institutes and the industrial sector. MoIAT will link factories together under this programme. A Special Emiratisation Committee will also be established under the umbrella of the National ICV programme, with MoIAT as its chair, and MoHRE and Nafis as members, to ensure the programme’s goals are accomplished.

MoIAT, MoHRE, and Nafis will launch a national campaign to create local industrial jobs. The three parties will coordinate on realising the Industrialist Programme’s objectives. MoIAT will set up a process for exchanging information on Emiratisation in cooperation with MoHRE and link it to ICV certification. Nafis will also finance and support training programmes in accordance with the standards in force with regard to beneficiaries who meet the eligibility requirements for programmes and initiatives.

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