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29 Apr, 2026

Ali Saeed AlAli, Kulthoom AlFalmarzi, and Ahmed AlBadwawi are distinguished Emirati models who contribute to the development of the private sector
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Sarah Jaffar Al Saffar, talks about her success story in the private sector
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A mother, a wife, and a successful employee… the husband of Saddeiqah Aldhuhoori shares an inspiring social story and a win at the Nafis Award
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Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council Announces Updates to Nafis Program Following Extension to 2040

Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council Announces Updates to Nafis Program Follow...

April 29, 2026

The Emirates Competitiveness Council (ETCC) announced significant enhancements to the Nafis program, following its recent extension through 2040. These updates underscore the UAE leadership’s commitment to empowering citizens, strengthening Emirati fami...
Mansour bin Zayed chairs board meeting of Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, honours Nafis Award winners

Mansour bin Zayed chairs board meeting of Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council...

January 7, 2026

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), cha...
ETCC Unveils Nafis Smart App at GITEX Global 2025 to Enhance User Experience and Empower Emirati Talent

ETCC Unveils Nafis Smart App at GITEX Global 2025 to Enhance User Experience and...

October 14, 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, inclu...
ETCC celebrates four years of Nafis, showcasing pioneering milestones and impressive growth

ETCC celebrates four years of Nafis, showcasing pioneering milestones and impres...

September 15, 2025

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)
GPSSA Launches

GPSSA Launches "Wafra" Program in Collaboration with NAFIS Empowering UAE Nation...

August 19, 2025

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched the second phase of the “Advanced Proactive Financial Planning System” project, called “Wafra”.
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council announces the second formation of the

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council announces the second formation of the...

August 11, 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.
Nafis Opens Applications for National Healthcare Program for Fall 2025

Nafis Opens Applications for National Healthcare Program for Fall 2025

July 22, 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.
Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council Adopts New mechanism for Disbursing Support to Beneficiaries of the Nafis Program

Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council Adopts New mechanism for Disbursing Suppo...

February 10, 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...
H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan Launches Nafis Initiative to Boost Emiratisation in Al Ain

H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan Launches Nafis Initiative to Boost Emirati...

December 14, 2024

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 Emir...
Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council signs two MoUs with UAE Accountability Authority, Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority

Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council signs two MoUs with UAE Accountability Au...

November 18, 2024

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 ...
Mansour bin Zayed witnesses signing of cooperation agreement between Nafis, UAE Gender Balance Council

Mansour bin Zayed witnesses signing of cooperation agreement between Nafis, UAE ...

November 6, 2024

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 betw...
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Our Ambition: Elevating UAE Talent for Global Competitiveness session

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Our Ambition: Elevating UAE Talent for Glob...

November 6, 2024

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 U...
Mohammed bin Rashid attends graduation ceremony of first cohort of Nafis Leadership Programme

Mohammed bin Rashid attends graduation ceremony of first cohort of Nafis Leaders...

November 4, 2024

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...
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

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy P...

September 30, 2024

يأتي إطلاق الجائزة تأكيداً على التزام مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية بتعزيز منظومة التنمية البشرية في الدولة، من خلال إعداد كوادر وطنية م...
The University of Sharjah held its annual meeting for participants enrolled in the

The University of Sharjah held its annual meeting for participants enrolled in t...

September 29, 2024

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 ...
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council celebrates three years since its establishment and the launch of the

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council celebrates three years since its esta...

September 16, 2024

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...
During a session organized by the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry titled 

During a session organized by the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

September 5, 2024

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 talent...
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, 

H.E. Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competit...

August 28, 2024

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 va...
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.

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime...

August 21, 2024

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, th...
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

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, welcomed a delega...

August 13, 2024

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 initia...
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has announced the launch of the first cohort of the

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has announced the launch of th...

July 19, 2024

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 cr...
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.

ADNOC and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) have signed a Memor...

July 18, 2024

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’ &qu...
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.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received ...

July 9, 2024

The ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the BOD of Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council.

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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.
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. في إطار التعاون مع وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة، يشارك مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية في...

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.
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في خطوة تعكس تكامل الجهود الوطنية، استقبل مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية معالي الشيخ زايد بن...

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Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Proud of...

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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. بمناسبة #عيد_الفطر المبارك، يقدم #مجلس_نافسية_الكوادر_الإماراتية أطيب التهاني إلى قيادتنا الرشيدة وشعب دولة الإمارات وجميع...

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. في #يوم_زايد_للعمل_الإنساني، نستحضر إرث زايد الخير، حيث كان الإنسان هو الاستثمار الحقيقي، والعطاء نهجاً...

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. تماشياً مع الاستراتيجية الوطنية لدولة الإمارات 2024- 2027، تم إطلاق برنامج مسار الامتثال المالي...

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. مع حلول شهر رمضان المبارك، شهر الخير والعطاء، نقدّم أطيب التهاني والتبريكات لقيادتنا وشعبنا...

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. بالرؤية الطموحة والتطلع للمستقبل، عقد مجلس تنافسية الكوادر الإماراتية الخلوة الاستراتيجية الأولى لعام 2026،...

. 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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. بهدف تمكين الطلبة وتعزيز جاهزيتهم للمستقبل، تنطلق مبادرة برنامج ألفا لتقديم تجربة عملية لطلاب...

. 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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. نستقبل عاماً جديداً برؤية واضحة، وعزيمة متجددة لتمكين الكوادر الإماراتية وتعزيز تنافسيتها في سوق...

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⁨ . نفخر باختتام عام 2025 بمحطات وإنجازات تعكس التزامنا الراسخ بتمكين الكفاءات الوطنية وتعزيز...

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