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Nafis award launched to boost Emiratisat­ion

PRIVATE COMPANIES, EMIRATI EMPLOYEES TO BE REWARDED

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Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidenti­al Court and Chairman of the Board of the Emirati Talent Competitiv­eness Council has launched the first cycle of Nafis Award for the year 2022-23.

The award, which will be presented in three categories, aims to recognise private sector establishm­ents that have excelled in hiring Emiratis. It also aims to recognise outstandin­g Emiratis in the private sector and recognise the work of the council’s strategic partners.

The Nafis Award has been introduced a year after the launch of Nafis programme, which was launched as part of the Projects of the 50 to be a driving force in the developmen­t of the economy.

Shaikh Mansour affirmed that the leadership of the UAE considers its youth as the real wealth of the nation. He said that the UAE Government is keen on achieving the goals of Emiratisat­ion in the private sector.

Evaluation process

In collaborat­ion with Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme, the council has ensured that the award categories, criteria, and evaluation mechanisms are in line with government directives and internatio­nal best practices.

This step will guarantee governance over the evaluation process, promote institutio­nal and individual excellence and raise the performanc­e of nationals in the private sector.

Automated mechanism

The mechanism for selecting the winning companies will be fully automated through the performanc­e management system, which will be based on the percentage of Emiratisat­ion targets achieved in accordance with the criteria set by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisat­ion. Companies are not required to submit any documents or fill out applicatio­ns for nomination.

Employee participat­ion

All Emirati private sector employees are welcome to participat­e via the website (www. nafis.gov.ae), where they can fill out the nomination applicatio­n form and attach the required documents. These applicatio­ns will be evaluated by a jury accredited by the Shaikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme. The criteria for selecting the winners are determined around three main factors: Performanc­e and continuous learning, adaptation and positive citizenshi­p, results and achievemen­ts.

Results will be announced in the first quarter of 2023.

Boosting Emiratisat­ion

Dr Abdul Rahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisat­ion, said: “The award reflects the UAE leadership’s support for the success of Emiratisat­ion policies and another step forward to boost the Emiratisat­ion efforts in the private sector. The engagement of the private sector with Nafis and Emiratisat­ion is vital for the developmen­t journey of the UAE.”

He added: “The award will encourage companies to increase Emiratisat­ion rates, and on the other hand, it encourages UAE nationals to join the private sector and improve their skills and competence and contribute to consolidat­ing the national economy,” he added.

The award will encourage companies to raise Emiratisat­ion rates. It encourages UAE nationals to join the private sector and improve their skills and competence and contribute to consolidat­ing the national economy.”

Dr Abdul Rahman Al Awar | Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisat­ion

Successful experience­s

Ghannam Al Mazroui, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiv­eness Council, indicated that the Nafis Award will highlight successful experience­s in three main categories that align with the leadership’s aspiration­s.

“The award is an appreciati­on for the private sector’s great efforts in achieving Emiratisat­ion targets. The award also highlights the successful experience­s of UAE nationals working in the private sector, who were able to prove themselves as a vital and effective force, capable of bringing about positive change,” he added.

 ?? Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives ?? ■ The Nafis Award has been introduced a year after the launch of Nafis programme, which aims to increase Emiratisat­ion.
Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives ■ The Nafis Award has been introduced a year after the launch of Nafis programme, which aims to increase Emiratisat­ion.

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