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    UAE private sector employment of Emiratis surpasses 190,000 in the first half of 2026

    More than 32,000 private companies now employ Emirati citizens as Emiratisation targets continue to deliver strong results

    By Saeed Al-Washahi2 min read
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    The ministry indicated that the Emiratisation programme continues to achieve significant results with the support and guidance of the UAE’s wise leadership and the strengthening of partnerships with the private sector. It also continues to consolidate its role as an active partner in building a competitive labour market based on efficiency and sustainability. The ministry noted that 95% of establishments covered by Emiratisation policies achieved their targets for the first half of this year.

    The ministry indicated that the Emiratisation programme continues to achieve significant results with the support and guidance of the UAE’s wise leadership and the strengthening of partnerships with the private sector. It also continues to consolidate its role as an active partner in building a competitive labour market based on efficiency and sustainability. The ministry noted that 95% of establishments covered by Emiratisation policies achieved their targets for the first half of this year.

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