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9/19/25, 10:55 AM How Emiratisation Is Powering UAE's Transition To A Knowledge Economy

How Emiratisation Is Powering UAE's Transition To A Knowledge
Economy

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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

As the UAE moves forward on its path to becoming a knowledge-based and sustainable economy, Emiratisation plays a
vital role than ever before. The government policy implemented to increase Emirati participation in the workforce has
become a powerful driver of long-term national growth. It helps shape a more skilled and diverse workforce, create
meaningful career opportunities for UAE nationals, and build a stronger sense of national identity and pride across all
sectors of the economy.

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Over the years, Emiratisation has been focused on increasing the participation of UAE nationals in the workforce,
particularly within the private sector, where Emiratis have traditionally made up only a small portion of the employees. In

fact, earlier reports show that Emiratis once accounted for 0.34 per cent of private-sector roles. However, recent momentum

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