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6/16/25, 9:14 AM Dubai Boosts Emirati Job Opportunities with Landmark EHRDC-CDA Partnership - Arageek
seems like just the ticket to encourage deeper community engagement, connecting job seekers with

employers right where they live.

During the signing ceremony, Mr. Al Falasi highlighted the importance of activating partnerships between
various governmental institutions—making community councils vibrant platforms for talent discovery and

career matching. He emphasised that this alignment is key to transforming the leadership's vision into

tangible outcomes for Emirati talents.

On the flip side, H.E. Hessa Buhumaid pointed out how individual empowerment remains the core of their

development strategy. CDA sees its collaboration with EHRDC as a strategic tool for building more
cohesive and productive communities, aligning seamlessly with the long-term vision Dubai has set out

in its "Dubai Social Agenda 33" and "Dubai Economic Agenda D33".

At Arageek, we've often discussed how such initiatives go beyond simple checklists—they can truly

empower individual potential if executed well. It's all very exciting to see how these concepts translate

into reality. But well… I mean, successful execution relies heavily on close coordination between involved
parties, clear strategies, and transparent implementation.

An interesting detail here is the commitment to data-sharing and the joint design of action plans. Sounds

a bit dry, I'll admit—but it's these little details that make sure things don't slide between the cracks. Also,

holding events locally in neighbourhood councils is a clever way to humanise such initiatives, making

sure Emiratis really feel involved, rather than just being numbers on a spreadsheet.

In short, while MoUs are often seen as a bit of a faff, this one signals genuine intent. Both CDA and

EHRDC acknowledge it's people at the heart of development, ultimately promising improved quality of life

and economic stability for Emirati nationals. Let's hope they deliver on these lofty aspirations.

And oh! May I add: it's refreshing to see inter-institutional collaboration done right. Now let's wait and see

the impact unfold for Emiraties on ground.

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