UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% | UAE GDP: AED 2.03T ▲ 5.7% | Non-Oil GDP Share: 84.3% ▼ -5.2pp | FDI Inflows: $45.6B ▲ 48.7% | GDP Growth: 4.0% ▲ -0.3pp vs 2023 | Inflation: 1.7% ▼ +0.0pp vs 2023 | Female Participation: 55.1% ▲ +0.6pp vs 2023 | Population: 11.0M ▲ 4.8% | Emiratisation Rate: 12.5% ▲ 2.1pp | Global Competitiveness: #7 ▲ 3 places | Clean Energy Capacity: 7.2 GW ▲ 18.4% | ADX Index: 9,842 ▲ 4.7% | DFM Index: 4,621 ▲ 6.2% |

Emiratisation

Emiratisation Programme (Nafis)

The Emiratisation Programme, branded as Nafis, is the UAE's flagship initiative to increase Emirati citizen participation in the private sector workforce. It combines financial incentives, training programmes, and mandatory hiring quotas to address structural imbalances in the national labour market.

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Emiratisation Rate Tracker: Private Sector Nationalisation Progress

Tracking the UAE's progress on Emiratisation targets in the private sector. This tracker measures national workforce participation against We the UAE 2031's social contract objectives.

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Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is the federal ministry responsible for regulating the UAE's labor market, protecting worker rights, and advancing Emiratisation policies. MOHRE shapes workforce strategy to ensure that the labor market supports both economic competitiveness and the meaningful integration of UAE nationals into the private sector.

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UAE Labour Market Dynamics: Emiratisation, Expat Workforce, and Productivity

In-depth analysis of UAE labour market structure, Emiratisation policy progress, expatriate workforce composition, and productivity metrics. Evaluates the tension between nationalisation targets and skilled migration requirements.

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UAE Unemployment Rate 2024: Statistics and Labour Market Data

Comprehensive labour market analysis for the UAE in 2024, covering unemployment rates for nationals and expatriates, workforce participation, Emiratisation targets, and sectoral employment distribution.

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