emirates7 - H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has unveiled the Nafis initiative by the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, aimed at increasing private sector employment opportunities in Al Ain. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE, seeks to advance the UAE’s Emiratisation goals by offering job opportunities and tailored training programs specific to the region, while fostering partnerships with key stakeholders across vital economic sectors.
The Nafis initiative plans to 2,000 job opportunities and provide 2,000 training placements in Al Ain. Its first phase, running until 2026, focuses on generating 1,700 job opportunities in the financial and banking sectors. This phase involves collaboration with leading banks, including Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and HSBC.
The initiative’s launch was marked by a meeting between H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE and Board Member of Nafis; Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council; Saif Hamid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor for Banking Operations and Support Services at the Central Bank of the UAE; as well as CEOs and board members of participating banks.
During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed the first phase of the initiative, which includes updates on Emiratisation efforts in the private sector and Nafis’s role in enhancing Emirati talent competitiveness. He also examined the Central Bank’s strategy for Emiratisation in the banking and insurance sectors and the plans for recruiting Emirati talent in Al Ain over the next two years.
Khaled Mohamed Balama reiterated the Central Bank’s dedication to supporting Emiratisation within the financial sector, highlighting its commitment to equipping Emirati talent from Al Ain with advanced skills to take on leadership roles in the sector. He expressed gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his steadfast guidance and support, noting its importance in fostering sustainable employment opportunities in the region.
Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei also expressed appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his continuous support of Emiratisation efforts, emphasizing that such initiatives align with the UAE government’s vision of boosting Emirati participation in the private sector.
As part of the initiative, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council is formulating strategic plans and managing operational efforts to enhance training and employment opportunities for Emiratis in Al Ain, working in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
The Nafis initiative plans to 2,000 job opportunities and provide 2,000 training placements in Al Ain. Its first phase, running until 2026, focuses on generating 1,700 job opportunities in the financial and banking sectors. This phase involves collaboration with leading banks, including Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and HSBC.
The initiative’s launch was marked by a meeting between H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE and Board Member of Nafis; Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council; Saif Hamid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor for Banking Operations and Support Services at the Central Bank of the UAE; as well as CEOs and board members of participating banks.
During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed the first phase of the initiative, which includes updates on Emiratisation efforts in the private sector and Nafis’s role in enhancing Emirati talent competitiveness. He also examined the Central Bank’s strategy for Emiratisation in the banking and insurance sectors and the plans for recruiting Emirati talent in Al Ain over the next two years.
Khaled Mohamed Balama reiterated the Central Bank’s dedication to supporting Emiratisation within the financial sector, highlighting its commitment to equipping Emirati talent from Al Ain with advanced skills to take on leadership roles in the sector. He expressed gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his steadfast guidance and support, noting its importance in fostering sustainable employment opportunities in the region.
Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei also expressed appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his continuous support of Emiratisation efforts, emphasizing that such initiatives align with the UAE government’s vision of boosting Emirati participation in the private sector.
As part of the initiative, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council is formulating strategic plans and managing operational efforts to enhance training and employment opportunities for Emiratis in Al Ain, working in close collaboration with key stakeholders.