Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, the council announced the launch of the third cycle of the “Nafis Award” for 2024-2025 under the slogan “Compete and Excel.”
ABU DHABI, 30th September, 2024 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, the Council has announced the launch of the third cycle of “Nafis Award” […]
Mohammed bin Rashid attends graduation ceremony of first cohort of Nafis Leadership Programme
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, attended the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the “Nafis Leadership Program,” alongside His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Head of the UAE Cabinet, Head […]
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Our Ambition: Elevating UAE Talent for Global Competitiveness session
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended a session titled “Our Ambition… Competing with the World’s Nations,” on the sidelines of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2024, held in the capital, Abu Dhabi, with the presence of over […]
Mansour bin Zayed witnesses signing of cooperation agreement between Nafis, UAE Gender Balance Council
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis), attended the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council and the UAE Gender Balance Council. This event took place during the […]
Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council signs two MoUs with UAE Accountability Authority, Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council has signed two landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the UAE Accountability Authority and the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority. These agreements aim to advance the goals of Nafis program, fostering the development, training, and employment of Emirati talent in private sector audit firms and offices across federal and local levels. […]
H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan Launches Nafis Initiative to Boost Emiratisation in Al Ain
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has launched the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council’s “Nafis” initiative in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE to promote employment of Emiratis in the private sector in Al Ain Region. The initiative aims to accelerate the achievement of the national […]
ETCC Unveils Nafis Smart App at GITEX Global 2025 to Enhance User Experience and Empower Emirati Talent
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, 14 October 2025 – The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) announced the successful first launch of the Nafis Smart App for smartphones during its participation in GITEX Global 2025. The launch featured the introduction of new digital communication channels, including an interactive WhatsApp service and an AI-powered chatbot. The event […]
ETCC celebrates four years of Nafis, showcasing pioneering milestones and impressive growth
Statistics: Over 152,000 citizens are employed in more than 29,000 establishments. More than 134,000 citizens have joined the private sector since Nafis launched in 2021. Over 6,000 students and trainees have benefitted from training programs. Female participation in the private sector labor market exceeds 70% of the total Emirati talents in the private sector. The […]
GPSSA Launches “Wafra” Program in Collaboration with NAFIS Empowering UAE Nationals in Private Sector Financially
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched the second phase of the “Advanced Proactive Financial Planning System” project, called “Wafra”. Developed in partnership with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council through the NAFIS programme, “Wafra” focuses on enhancing financial literacy among NAFIS beneficiaries who are covered by the UAE pension laws, empowering them […]
Nafis Opens Applications for National Healthcare Program for Fall 2025
UAE – Abu Dhabi, 22 July 2025: The Nafis program has opened registration for Fall 2025 in its “National Healthcare Program” to prepare Emirati students holding a high school diploma or higher qualification for careers in the UAE’s healthcare sector. The program aims to train and qualify 10,000 Emiratis to work in the healthcare sector over […]