Nafis Your Way

An initiative aimed at providing a platform to showcase and highlight the success stories of citizens working in the private sector.

Who we are

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) is the UAE’s national authority dedicated to advancing Emiratisation in the private sector. Established in 2021 under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, we set the vision, strategy and policies to ensure Emiratis can succeed and thrive in roles that are competitive, future focused and vital to the nation’s economic growth.

Who we are

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) is the UAE’s national authority dedicated to advancing Emiratisation in the private sector. Established in 2021 under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, we set the vision, strategy and policies to ensure Emiratis can succeed and thrive in roles that are competitive, future focused and vital to the nation’s economic growth.

Our role is to create the conditions for long-term success by building an employment culture where Emiratis are valued for their skills, innovation and leadership.

Nafis Programs

Child Allowance Scheme
Provides monthly financial support for UAE nationals working in the private sector, with no cap on the number of children, reinforcing family stability.

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Pension Program
Covers pension fund contributions for UAE nationals employed in the private sector, supporting their long-term job stability.

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Apprentice Program Support
Provides on-the-job training opportunities for UAE nationals to hone their skills, gain experience, and enhance their readiness to integrate and succeed in the private sector.

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Career Counselling
Provides specialised career counselling services to support UAE nationals in identifying their career paths, making informed professional decisions, and enhancing their prospects in the private sector.

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Unemployment Benefit
Provides temporary financial support to UAE nationals who have lost their jobs in the private sector, supporting them during their job search, subject to specific terms and durations.

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Emirati Salary Support Scheme
Supports the salaries of UAE nationals employed in the private sector, enhancing their financial and professional stability and reinforcing the sustainability of their participation in the labour market.

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National Healthcare Program
Focuses on qualifying and developing Emirati talent seeking careers in the healthcare sector, in line with the demands of this vital sector and supporting the readiness of national talent.

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Talent Program
Develops professional skills and enhances the competencies of UAE nationals, raising their competitiveness in the labour market and supporting their opportunities for employment and career advancement.

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Nafis Programs

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National leaders inspiring youth

October 29, 2025

The Nafis Youth Council took part in an inspiring panel session titled “Pionee...

A youth Circle on empowering youth in agriculture ...

October 29, 2025

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Nafis Your Way

October 1, 2025

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في إطار التعاون مع وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة، يشارك مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية في المؤتمر والمعرض الزراعي الإماراتي في مدينة العين.

ومن خلال نافس، يقدّم المجلس جلسات توعوية وإرشادية للباحثين عن عمل وطلبة الجامعات، للتعريف ببرامج دعم التوظيف وتعزيز الوعي بالفرص المهنية في القطاع الخاص.

وتجسّد هذه المشاركة التزام المجلس بتأهيل الكفاءات الوطنية وربطها بالقطاعات الحيوية، وفي مقدمتها القطاع الزراعي.

وخلال المعرض، يشارك سعادة غنام المزروعي في جلسة “جذور تمتد إلى الغد: مستقبل الزراعة بريادة المرأة الإماراتية”، التي تسلط الضوء على دور المرأة الإماراتية في دعم استدامة القطاع وتعزيز الأمن الغذائي الوطني.

As part of its collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council is participating in the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition in Al Ain.

Through Nafis, the Council is hosting awareness and guidance sessions for job seekers and university students, highlighting employment support programs and career opportunities in the private sector.

This participation reflects the Council’s commitment to preparing national talent and connecting them with priority sectors, particularly agriculture.

During the exhibition, H.E. Ghannam Al Mazrouei will lead a session titled “Roots Extending into Tomorrow: The Future of Agriculture Led by Emirati Women.” The session will explore the role of Emirati women in shaping the sector and advancing sustainability and food security.
في خطوة تعكس تكامل الجهود الوطنية، استقبل مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية معالي الشيخ زايد بن حمد آل نهيان لبحث سبل تمكين المتعافين من الإدمان ودمجهم في سوق العمل.

ويأتي هذا التعاون تأكيداً على التزام المجلس بتوسيع نطاق التمكين الوظيفي ليشمل جميع فئات المجتمع، ما يعزز الاستقرار الاجتماعي والاقتصادي، ويدعم مسارات التعافي المستدام.

نواصل العمل مع شركائنا لإطلاق مبادرات نوعية تسهم في بناء مجتمع أكثر تماسكاً وإنتاجية، انطلاقاً من رؤية دولة الإمارات في الاستثمار في الإنسان.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and with the continued oversight of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, the Nafis program continues its successful journey with an extension to 2040, alongside a new set of updates.

These include removing the cap on the number of children eligible for child allowances, as well as launching support program for the children of Emirati women and wives of Emirati citizens working in the private sector.
With the support of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, Nafis strengthens collaboration between the public and private sectors, develops national talent, and creates opportunities for Emirati youth to grow and succeed, to remain a key national initiative that supports the UAE’s goals of increasing Emirati participation in the workforce and advancing sustainable development.

بتوجيهات صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس الدولة، حفظه الله، وبمتابعة سمو الشيخ منصور بن زايد آل نهيان، نائب رئيس الدولة، نائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء، رئيس ديوان الرئاسة، رئيس مجلس إدارة مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية، يواصل برنامج نافس مسيرته بنجاح مع تمديده حتى عام 2040، واعتماد حزمة تحديثات شملت علاوة الأبناء دون تحديد حد أعلى لعدد الأبناء، وإطلاق برامج لدعم أبناء المواطنات، وزوجات المواطنين العاملات في القطاع الخاص.

وتحت إشراف مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية، يسهم برنامج نافس في تعزيز التكامل بين القطاعين الحكومي والخاص، وتطوير مهارات الكوادر الوطنية، وفتح فرص التميز أمام الشباب الإماراتي، ليظل أداة وطنية استراتيجية تدعم مستهدفات الدولة في تعزيز مشاركة المواطنين في سوق العمل وترسيخ مسيرة التنمية المستدامة.
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بهدف تمكين الطلبة وتعزيز جاهزيتهم للمستقبل، تنطلق مبادرة برنامج ألفا لتقديم تجربة عملية لطلاب المدارس داخل مؤسسات القطاع الخاص، تسهم في تنمية مهاراتهم وتعريفهم ببيئة العمل ومهن المستقبل.

وتأتي هذه المبادرة دعماً لتوجهات حكومة الإمارات في تمكين الكوادر الوطنية وتوعية الشباب في سن مبكرة، وتماشياً مع استراتيجية مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية في بناء جيل وطني مؤهّل، قادر على الإسهام بفاعلية في التنمية الاقتصادية وقيادة مسيرة التقدّم. 

The Alpha Program has been launched to empower students and strengthen their readiness for the future by offering school students hands-on exposure within the private sector. The program helps develop essential skills while introducing young people to the work environment and future career pathways at an early stage.

The initiative supports the UAE Government’s efforts to empower national talent and engage youth early, and aligns with the strategy of the Emirates Talent Competitiveness Council to build a highly capable national generation that can contribute meaningfully to economic development and help shape the future.
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نستقبل عاماً جديداً برؤية واضحة، وعزيمة متجددة لتمكين الكوادر الإماراتية وتعزيز تنافسيتها في سوق العمل. معاً، نواصل العمل نحو مستقبل مليء بالفرص والإنجازات. كل عام وأنتم بخير. #مجلس_تنافسية_الكوادر_الإماراتية 

We welcome a new year with a clear vision and renewed determination to empower Emirati talent and enhance their competitiveness in the labor market. Together, we continue working toward a future full of opportunities and achievements. Wishing you a Happy New Year. #ETCC

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Our Success Stories

OMB

Providing career guidance and counseling services to citizens in the private sector to empower them and enhance their stability in the labor market.
Attending individual and group counseling sessions for job seekers to equip them with the necessary tools to secure a job that matches their abilities and professional skills. These sessions also cater to employees in the private sector to help them achieve career balance and support them in planning and shaping their professional paths.

Hanan Al
Hosani

Providing career guidance and counseling services to citizens in the private sector to empower them and enhance their stability in the labor market.
Attending individual and group counseling sessions for job seekers to equip them with the necessary tools to secure a job that matches their abilities and professional skills. These sessions also cater to employees in the private sector to help them achieve career balance and support them in planning and shaping their professional paths.

Dr. Amal Al
Mulla

Providing career guidance and counseling services to citizens in the private sector to empower them and enhance their stability in the labor market.
Attending individual and group counseling sessions for job seekers to equip them with the necessary tools to secure a job that matches their abilities and professional skills. These sessions also cater to employees in the private sector to help them achieve career balance and support them in planning and shaping their professional paths.

Dubai Precast

Providing career guidance and counseling services to citizens in the private sector to empower them and enhance their stability in the labor market.
Attending individual and group counseling sessions for job seekers to equip them with the necessary tools to secure a job that matches their abilities and professional skills. These sessions also cater to employees in the private sector to help them achieve career balance and support them in planning and shaping their professional paths.

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