{
  "id": 19368902,
  "title": "UAE reports 404% growth in Emirati workforce and 109% rise in women's participation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/uae-reports-404-growth-in-emirati-workforce-and-109-rise-in-womens",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T16:51:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-reports-404-growth-in-emirati-workforce-and-109-rise-in-womens-participation-1.500742903"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation reported a staggering 404% increase in Emiratis within the UAE workforce since 2021's launch of the Nafis employment programme. Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, the minister responsible, disclosed these figures during a session on human capital and workforce readiness at the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026. Women's participation in the labor market surged by 109% over the same period, while skilled workers grew by 50%. The overall number of workers increased by 104%, accompanied by a 46% rise in companies. Al Awar credited government policies and private sector collaboration for driving this growth, emphasizing the need to strengthen these partnerships to develop human capital and align with a shifting economy. The minister outlined protective measures for workers, including wage safeguards, health insurance, and unemployment benefits, with the UAE Wage Protection System transferring Dh37 billion in salaries monthly and offering coverage for 99% of private-sector employees. Unemployment insurance now protects 93% of private-sector workers, while health insurance extends to domestic workers as well. Looking ahead, a labor market simulation model was introduced to help authorities forecast employment trends and devise policies utilizing AI and data analytics. The future priorities of the UAE labor market include boosting productivity, ensuring job security, and attracting skilled professionals, with a focus on emerging sectors that will generate long-term employment.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The number of Emiratis in the UAE workforce has risen by 404 per cent since the launch of the Nafis employment programme in 2021, Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research said on Tuesday. Dr Al Awar revealed the figures during a session on human capital and workforce readiness at the UAE…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}