Over 190,000 Emiratis now employed in private sector
More than 190,000 Emirati men and women were working in the UAE private sector by the end of the first half of 2026, according to updated figures from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation reported that more than 190,000 Emiratis were employed in the private sector by mid-2026, across over 32,000 companies. About 95% of companies covered by Emiratisation policies met their first-half targets. The increase is attributed to government policies, the Nafis initiative, and closer public-private cooperation. The extension of Nafis until 2040 signals a shift from focusing on employment numbers to improving job quality and stability.
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Reported by: Gulf News 20 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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