Page 142 - DGHR REPORT - MARCH 2024

3/14/24, 2:06 PM The Real Estate Day for Emiratis Employment 2024 supports localisation efforts
and contribute to additional initiatives to strengthen our local capabilities and advance
human resource development in the emirate.”

Her Excellency Farida Abdulla Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary of National Human

Resources Employment emphasised; “The remarkable success of the ‘Real Estate Day’
event, was marked by substantial engagement and job creation. It reflects the deeply-

embedded Emiratisation culture and steadfast commitment of companies and citizens to

its pivotal role in advancing the UAE’s strategic economic and social development. The
Ministry and the NAFIS programme are committed to innovative initiatives in citizen

employment and enhancing their engagement in key economic sectors. This commitment
stems from a holistic perspective underscoring the significance of the unified efforts and

collaboration among all governmental entities to realise the government’s ambitious
Emiratisation agenda. Furthermore, this aligns with a comprehensive methodology

employed by the Ministry in collaboration with other federal and local government bodies

as well as the private sector to boost citizen employment and enhance the appeal of the
job market for national talent.”

Her Excellency emphasised the pivotal role of the programme in promoting Emirati

employment and engagement in the real estate sector, which is crucial to the UAE’s
economy. She also highlighted the significant support provided to real estate entities,

enabling them to achieve their Emiratization objectives. This assistance has led to a
noticeable increase in Emirati employment across various sectors, thereby enhancing the

overall employment landscape. Moreover, in addition to benefiting Emiratis employed in
the private sector, the NAFIS programme aims to improve the attractiveness for private

sector positions, bridge the gap between the public and private sectors, and incentivise

companies committed to Emiratization targets through financial rewards, improved
rankings, priority in procurement systems, and other incentives.

On the sidelines of the Real Estate Day for Emiratis Employment, a workshop titled ‘Real

Estate Tamkeen’ was organised in collaboration with the Emirati Human Resources
Development Council - Dubai, the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, and the

Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis). The workshop aimed to enhance

stakeholders’ knowledge and ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to the
labor market. It also aimed to highlight government efforts in qualifying and empowering

citizens in the private sector, with a focus on actively contributing to optimal investment in

https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/the-real-estate-day-for-emiratis-employment-2024-supports-localisation-efforts-gqawec63 5/6