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UAE Career Counselling Programme Supports 60,000 Emiratis
In Dubai, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that over 60,000 UAE citizens, including job seekers and private-sector employees, have benefited from its career counselling programme. Additionally, more than 3,000 private companies have also benefited from the programme, which aims to enhance private sector establishments’ ability to attract and retain national talents.
The programme offers individual and group career counselling sessions focused on developing personal and professional skills, mapping career paths, and enhancing job stability. It also addresses topics such as time and stress management, and integrating and adapting to the work environment. The goal is to improve Emiratis’ chances of securing jobs that match their academic qualifications while supporting long-term career development and promoting job stability.
The career counselling programme forms part of MoHRE‘s strategy to provide a comprehensive system to support Emirati citizens through various stages of their careers and strengthen their participation in the labour market. Farida Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary of National Talents at MoHRE, stated that the programme is part of the ministry’s strategy to provide an integrated support system for Emiratis throughout their professional journey. The initiative aligns with the UAE’s objectives of building a competitive national workforce capable of contributing to sustainable economic development and advancing the country’s strategy for attracting and retaining talent.
The programme has been successful in equipping participants with skills that meet the changing demands of the labour market, including interview preparation, career planning, and identifying suitable employment opportunities. The sessions are held at dedicated training facilities under the supervision of experts and specialists, with programmes designed around labour market research and evolving workforce requirements. Compliant companies will continue to enjoy various forms of support, including financial discounts of up to 80% on MoHRE service fees and priority status in the government procurement system.
The MoHRE career counselling programme is a key component of the UAE’s Emiratisation strategy, which aims to increase the number of Emiratis in the private sector. The programme’s success is a significant step towards achieving this goal, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the UAE’s labour market. As the UAE continues to grow and develop, the importance of programmes like the MoHRE career counselling programme will only continue to increase.
The UAE’s Emiratisation targets apply to companies with 50 or more employees, and the MoHRE career counselling programme is an essential tool for these companies to attract and retain national talent. The programme’s benefits extend beyond the individual participants, as it also supports the growth and development of the UAE’s private sector. As the programme continues to expand and evolve, it is likely to play an increasingly important role in shaping the UAE’s labour market and supporting the country’s economic development.
In the context of the UAE’s broader economic strategy, the MoHRE career counselling programme is a vital initiative that supports the country’s goals of diversification and sustainable development. By providing Emiratis with the skills and training they need to succeed in the private sector, the programme is helping to drive economic growth and reduce the country’s reliance on foreign labour. As the UAE continues to move forward with its economic development plans, the MoHRE career counselling programme is likely to remain a key component of the country’s strategy for building a competitive and sustainable economy.
