His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has introduced the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council’s ‘Nafis initiative’, aiming to drive Emiratization goals in Al Ain’s private sector.
The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), aims to create 2,000 jobs and offer 2,000 training opportunities in Al Ain. The first phase of the initiative, which will conclude in 2026, will generate 1,700 job opportunities in the financial and banking sectors.
The initial phase is being launched in collaboration with the UAE’s prominent banks, such as Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and HSBC.
Nafis initiative was rolled out during a meeting between His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE and Board Member of Nafis; His Excellency Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council; and His Excellency Saif Hamid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor for Banking Operations and Support Services at the Central Bank of the UAE; as well as CEOs and board members of the banks participating in the initiative.
During the meeting, HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed briefed the first phase of the employment initiative in Al Ain Region, the recent developments in Emiratization program, and Nafis’s efforts to boost the competitiveness of Emirati talent.
Hazza bin Zayed also reviewed the Central Bank’s Emiratization strategy in the banking and insurance sectors as well as its recruitment plans for national talent in the Al Ain Region over the next two years.
His Excellency Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE and Board Member of Nafis, highlighted the Central Bank’s commitment to fostering Emiratization within the financial sector. Khaled Mohamed Balama expressed gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for guidance and unwavering support.
His Excellency Ghannam Butti Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, also thanked His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support of Emiratization efforts.
