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 […]
Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council Adopts New mechanism for Disbursing Support to Beneficiaries of the Nafis Program
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 February 2025: The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council has announced a new mechanism for allocating financial support to beneficiaries of the Nafis program through the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) provided by the beneficiary, replacing the previous method of payment via the Nafis debit card. This update is part of efforts […]
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council announces the second formation of the “Nafis Youth Council.”
As part of enhancing communication between youth in the private sector and leadership United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, 4th February 2025: The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council announced the second formation of the “Nafis Youth Council 2025-2027,” which includes a group of young Emirati men and women working in various vital sectors within the private sector. […]