Gulf News (United Arab Emirates), 15 August 2021: Dubai’s Deputy Ruler has announced a plan to boost Emiratisation in the private sector is being prepared.

The plan will be implemented in 100 days.

The Emirati Human Resources Development Council has been asked to develop the action plan.

The plan will outline measures to establish a wide range of partnerships with companies, organisations and free zone entities to improve the job prospects of UAE nationals in the private sector.

It will also include strategies to work with the education sector to link learning outcomes to job market requirements. The plan will also feature career guidance programmes for students in future-oriented sectors, in alignment with country’s long-term strategies.

The Council added they will be proposing new legislation, policies and initiatives to improve the employment opportunities for Emiratis in various sectors and align their skills with labour market requirements.

It was the Council’s first meeting following the issuing of Dubai Decree No. 27/2021.

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