Page 65 - EHRDC PR REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2025

9/24/25, 10:57 AM UAE government jobs: Private sector experience a major advantage for citizens | Khaleej Times
UAE government jobs: Private

sector experience a major

advantage for citizens

This strategic shift comes as the UAE achieves remarkable success in its Emiratisation
drive, with over 152,000 Emiratis now employed in the private sector as of June 2025

Published: Tue 23 Sept 2025, 6:48 PM
By Ruqayya Al Qaydi

Follow us

Government-related entities across the UAE are increasingly
targeting Emirati talent with private sector experience, recognising
the unique skills and competitive work ethic developed in commercial
environments as valuable assets for enhancing public sector
services.

This strategic shift comes as the UAE achieves remarkable success
in its Emiratisation drive, with over 152,000 Emiratis now employed
in the private sector as of June 2025 — marking a 33 per cent
increase in the first half of the year alone.

The growth reflects the success of government initiatives
spearheaded by the Emirati Human Resources Competitiveness
Council, ‘Nafis’, which aims to place 75,000 citizens into private
sector roles over five years.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/jobs/private-sector-experience-advantage-citizens-government-opportunities?amp=1 1/3