His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received today at Qasr Al Bahar in Abu Dhabi the ten individual winners of the second cycle of the Nafis Award for 2023-2024.
On this occasion, His Highness congratulated the winners of the award, wishing them success in continuing their excellence. He also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the partners of success for their efforts in supporting the goals of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council and the nation’s vision regarding Emiratisation targets in the private sector. His […]
Mansour bin Zayed chairs board meeting of Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, honours Nafis Award winners
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2025 — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), chaired the Council’s meeting today at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, during which the Council […]
ADNOC and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create 13,500 new job opportunities for Emirati talent in private sector companies within ADNOC’s supply chain by 2028. This initiative supports the UAE’s goal of providing 100,000 new private-sector jobs for Emiratis over the next three years.
The MoU targets highly skilled Emirati professionals in advanced fields, including artificial intelligence, engineering, and manufacturing. As part of the agreement, job and training opportunities will be allocated to qualified Emiratis in the Al Dhafra region this year. Additionally, ADNOC will offer 1,000 professional training placements for Emirati university graduates through Nafis’ “Khebraty” program in […]
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has announced the launch of the first cohort of the “Nafis International Program,” which aims to provide Emirati citizens with professional training opportunities abroad in collaboration with leading global companies and international organizations.
The program, sponsored by ETCC in partnership with key strategic sectors in the UAE, offers training opportunities abroad for periods ranging from three to six months. Participants are selected through the Nafis platform, following specific eligibility criteria, virtual and in-person interviews, and performance and competency assessments. Selected candidates will undergo training either in international organizations […]
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, alongside Emirati professionals in the industrial sector, representatives from industrial companies, and partners of the “Industrialists” Program for jobs in industry and advanced technology. The meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, was attended by H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
During the meeting, His Highness was briefed on the Ministry’s efforts, in collaboration with its partners, to empower and prepare Emirati talent for competitive roles in the industrial sector. The “Industrialists Program” is a joint initiative under the “National In-Country Value Program” and the “Make It in the Emirates” campaign, implemented with the support of […]
H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the BOD of ETCC, reviewed the Council’s achievements and the results of the NAFIS program over the past three years aimed at boosting Emirati participation in the private sector.
During a meeting with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council team at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Mansour was briefed on updates and key initiatives implemented by the Council this year to achieve its objectives. By the end of July 2024, the number of Emiratis in the private sector had exceeded 113,000, with […]
H.E. Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, emphasized that Emirati Women’s Day embodies respect and appreciation for the significant efforts of women in driving the nation’s development. This sentiment is reflected in this year’s theme, “We Collaborate for Tomorrow,” which underscores the importance of collective efforts to achieve sustainability and confidently advance toward a more prosperous future
In his remarks on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated annually on August 28, H.E. Al Mazrouei highlighted the outstanding contributions and leadership of Emirati women in various roles, beginning with their families, where they instill values and developmental principles, and extending to their valuable participation in the professional realm through various positions and […]
During a session organized by the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry titled “The Role of Communication in Enhancing National Industry” at the Sharjah International Government Communication Forum, several government officials emphasized that empowering and supporting youth ideas fosters innovation and drives economic growth.
SHARJAH, 5th September, 2024 (WAM) — Leading local officials from commercial, educational and other key development sectors have emphasised the increasingly central role of social media and other emerging communication platforms in directing local talents into the UAE’s industrial sector, fostering trust between consumers and the industrial sector while simultaneously creating fresh avenues for attracting […]
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council celebrates three years since its establishment and the launch of the “NAFIS” program, which it oversees. Since September 2021, the program has achieved remarkable milestones, exceeding its targets by significantly increasing the number of Emiratis working in the private sector.
The number of Emiratis employed in the private and banking sectors has surpassed 114,000, including over 81,000 who secured employment after the launch of the “NAFIS” program and remain employed as of the end of Q2 this year. Over the past three years, the Council has forged numerous strategic partnerships that have contributed to integrating […]
The University of Sharjah held its annual meeting for participants enrolled in the “National Healthcare Program,” who are studying in various academic disciplines at the university. These include pharmacy, medical laboratory sciences, diagnostic imaging, nursing, physical therapy, as well as professional diplomas in laboratory technology and healthcare assistant programs.
The event was attended by His Excellency Dr. Hamid Mjul Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah; His Excellency Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council; Ms. Fatima Al Houti, Director of Training and Skills Development at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation; vice chancellors; deans of medical and […]