Over 190 Emiratis benefit from Dhs25 million Nafis support

Over 190 Emirati citizens working across 17 public benefit organisations registered with the Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) have benefited from financial support totaling approximately Dhs25 million through the Nafis programme, valid until June 2025. This initiative reflects the ministry’s commitment to empowering citizens in the third sector, in collaboration with partners from various fields. It aligns with the ministry’s goals to strengthen the third sector’s role in social and economic empowerment, positioning it as an attractive work environment capable of attracting national talent.

Emiratis employed in public benefit organisations can apply for Nafis programmes and initiatives, provided the organisations are licensed by the MOCD and registered with a recognised pension fund in the UAE.

The collaboration between the MOCD, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), and the UAE Human Resources Competitiveness Council exemplifies a holistic government model for supporting the social economy and expanding the beneficiary base of Emiratisation programmes—particularly in the third sector, which is regarded as a cornerstone for achieving national priorities, enhancing social stability, and supporting the UAE’s strategic vision of creating an enabling work environment that fosters professional skill development aligned with labour market demands.

The ministry’s initiatives focus on key objectives, including empowering individuals, activating the third sector, and fostering shared responsibility and community cohesion. Through a comprehensive social empowerment framework, innovative pathways are designed to diversify income sources for individuals, ensuring role integration and inclusive benefits.

In July, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that the number of Emiratis working in the private sector has surpassed 152,000, employed across 29,000 companies as of 30th June 2025 – the deadline set for achieving Emiratisation targets for the first half of the year.

In a statement, the Ministry affirmed that the success of Emiratisation efforts in the private sector demonstrates the effectiveness of Emiratisation policies and the Nafis programme, guided by the vision and directives of the UAE’s wise leadership.

These efforts are delivering a notable positive impact, as evidenced by the rise in the number of Emiratis taking up private-sector jobs. The results also paint private-sector employment in a positive light for Emirati talent, boosting their competitiveness, highlighting the added value they bring, and emphasising their contributions towards the sustainability and growth of their companies.