{
  "id": 12366544,
  "title": "Al Ansari Financial Services sets ambitious goal to employ 1,200 UAE Nationals by 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/al-ansari-financial-services-sets-ambitious-goal-to-employ-1-200-uae",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T10:48:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/al-ansari-financial-services-sets-ambitious-goal-to-employ-1200-uae-nationals-by-2026-1.500700263"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai-based Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC aims to employ 1,200 UAE nationals by the end of 2026, according to a recent report. The Emiratisation efforts of the company were recognized with two awards at The Economic Times Human Capital Awards MENA 2026. The Group achieved a Gold category win for Excellence in Recruitment of Local Candidates and a Silver award for Excellence in Performance Management Systems. As of the end of September 2026, 1,041 UAE nationals were employed by the company, accounting for approximately 24% of its UAE workforce. Group CEO Rashed A. Al Ansari emphasized the importance of building long-term careers for UAE nationals, stating that recruitment is just the beginning. Training, mentorship, and progression opportunities are crucial for retaining talent and developing future leaders. Group Chief Human Resources Officer Georgette Yousef added that the award acknowledges the efforts of the teams and partners in supporting Emirati talent, and the company will continue to invest in skills development and career progression for its employees. The group has also announced the celebration of 56 UAE National graduates of the Mehnati Programme, which was launched in January 2026. Al Ansari Financial Services recruits through NAFIS, the Emirates Foundation’s Dawamee programme, and partnerships with Higher Colleges of Technology, government HR departments in various emirates, and Tamkeen in Abu Dhabi.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (“AAFS” or “the Group”) (DFM: ALANSARI) aims to employ 1,200 UAE Nationals by the end of 2026, with its Emiratisation efforts reinforced by a second consecutive win in the Gold category for Excellence in Recruitment of Local Candidates (Emiratisation), alongside a Silver award for Excellence in Performance Management Systems, at The Economic Times Human…",
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}