Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, the extension of the Nafis programme until 2040 has been announced.
The initiative aims to sustain Emiratisation programmes, create an attractive and stable work environment for Emirati citizens, and cement their role as a key partner in the UAE's comprehensive economic and social development journey.
The initiative is introduced in line with the Year of the Family. The key highlights include:
- Salary support programme for children of Emirati mothers who are employed in the private sector
- Salary support programme for wives of Emirati citizens working in the private sector
- Expansion of the Children's Allowance for Emirati beneficiaries, removing the previous cap on the number of eligible children
Since its launch in September 2021, the programme has contributed to the employment of more than 176,000 Emirati nationals, of whom 152,000 are working in the private sector.
Among the total beneficiaries, 74% are women, while more than 38,000 children have been supported through the Child Allowance Scheme. The programme has also significantly broadened its geographic reach across the UAE.