Emirati women accounts for 87% of FTA’s workforce

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has strengthened the presence of Emirati women across its various roles and specialisations, with 407 Emirati women accounting for 87 per cent of its total female workforce, while Emirati women represent 93 per cent of all female employees in the youth category, reflecting the growing role of national female talent in developing the tax system.

Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director-General of the FTA, said on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day that empowering women is an established approach inspired by the vision of the UAE leadership and translated by the Authority into opportunities for leadership, innovation and participation in shaping the future.

He explained that women account for 51 per cent of the Authority’s total workforce, while 50 Emirati women have been newly appointed so far in 2026.

A total of 330 Emirati women work in specialised and professional roles, 60 in executive positions, and 13 in supervisory and leadership positions.

Al Mulla affirmed that Emirati women have demonstrated their competence in the tax sector and contributed effectively to developing the tax system and enhancing its sustainability.

The FTA Women’s Committee is organising a programme running from 28th August to 28th September, 2026, featuring a range of initiatives and activities celebrating the achievements of Emirati women and highlighting distinguished national female figures in the tax sector and their role in the UAE’s development journey.

Meanwhile, Adnoc continues to empower Emirati youth in technical, digital and leadership capabilities to shape the future of energy and contribute to the UAE’s long-term progress.

The company is advancing this commitment through various programmes including Adnoc Technical Academy (ATA), Adnoc Trading Academy, the AI Accelerator Programme and the Adnoc Accelerator Programme - RO’YA. Together, these platforms provide young Emiratis with specialised training, practical experience and future-focused skills across the energy value chain.

Since 1978, ATA has graduated more than 6,000 UAE nationals, with around 1,500 trainees currently enrolled across its campuses. The academy continues to evolve its curriculum in line with the changing needs of the energy sector, integrating artificial intelligence and advanced technologies alongside its core technical disciplines.

Building on its commitment to developing national talent, ATA is set to welcome the first cohort of Emirati women enrolled in its Female Technician Diploma Programme, which will commence in September 2026. Introduced during Adnoc’s Emirati Women’s Day event, the programme aims to create new pathways for them to build careers in technical disciplines across the energy sector. AdnocTrading Academy is building national expertise in energy commodities trading, one of the industry’s most specialised fields. Since 2020, more than 40 young Emiratis have completed its training, while more than 50 UAE nationals have graduated and are now working in Adnoc’s trading businesses.

The company is also developing Emirati capabilities in emerging technologies. In 2025, nearly 150 engineers graduated from the AI Accelerator Programme, gaining expertise in artificial intelligence and digital innovation.

This investment in Emirati talent begins at an earlier stage through the Adnoc Accelerator Programme- RO’YA, delivered in partnership with Khalifa University and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), and the Young Coders Programme for the Nation with 42 Abu Dhabi.

The Young Coders Programme has introduced more than 450 students from 30 schools to coding and AI, with a focus on developing the next generation of AI-enabled youth who can become innovators, create AI-driven solutions for the energy sector, and contribute to Adnoc’s and the UAE’s future growth and competitiveness.

Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) celebrated Emirati Women’s Day 2026, held under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better,” by hosting the ADEX Young Entrepreneurs’ exhibition for employees’ children.

The exhibition provided young participants with an opportunity to showcase their products and entrepreneurial ideas, while recognising the important role Emirati women play in strengthening the UAE’s economy and advancing the country’s trade and export ambitions.

The initiative reflects ADEX’s commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among younger generations and developing the skills needed to participate in the UAE’s future economy.

WAM