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Gulf Today
19-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Pension body launches second phase of ‘Wafra' programme
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched the second phase of the 'Advanced Proactive Financial Planning System' project, called 'Wafra'. Developed in partnership with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council through the NAFIS programme, 'Wafra' focuses on enhancing financial literacy among NAFIS beneficiaries who are covered by the UAE pension laws, empowering them to build a more secure financial future in the private sector. This initiative highlights GPSSA's commitment to nurturing national talent and improving the financial and social stability of UAE nationals. It is part of the third cycle of transformative projects for federal government entities for 2024-2025. It also embodies the leadership's commitment to adopting innovative, human-centric government models that enhance the UAE's global competitiveness. The project directly contributes to the UAE government's ambitious goals of cultivating a more prosperous society over the next decade, aligning seamlessly with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision. The programme equips Emiratis with essential financial knowledge through specialised training programmes and awareness campaigns available via the NAFIS digital platform. The platform ensures that a wide group of Emirati talent, including private and banking sector employees, jobseekers in the local market, and university students, can access its benefits. The second phase of the 'Wafra' programme focuses on core themes that address the needs of NAFIS beneficiaries. It aims to educate participants about GPSSA's laws and the benefits they offer, empowering them to make better retirement choices and plan for their future. The programme also provides guidance on investment options and effective wealth management strategies post-retirement, highlighting the importance of early financial planning to ensure a stable and secure future. Through the 'Wafra' project, GPSSA aims to raise financial planning awareness by 80 percent. GPSSA works in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, leveraging the NAFIS platform and various media channels. WAM
Sharjah 24
18-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
GPSSA launches 2nd 'Wafra' programme in collaboration with NAFIS
Developed in partnership with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council through the NAFIS programme, "Wafra" focuses on enhancing financial literacy among NAFIS beneficiaries who are covered by the UAE pension laws, empowering them to build a more secure financial future in the private sector. This initiative highlights GPSSA's commitment to nurturing national talent and improving the financial and social stability of UAE nationals. It is part of the third cycle of transformative projects for federal government entities for 2024-2025. It also embodies the leadership's commitment to adopting innovative, human-centric government models that enhance the UAE's global competitiveness. The project directly contributes to the UAE government's ambitious goals of cultivating a more prosperous society over the next decade, aligning seamlessly with the "We the UAE 2031" vision. The programme equips Emiratis with essential financial knowledge through specialised training programmes and awareness campaigns available via the NAFIS digital platform. The platform ensures that a wide group of Emirati talent, including private and banking sector employees, jobseekers in the local market, and university students, can access its benefits. The second phase of the "Wafra" programme focuses on core themes that address the needs of NAFIS beneficiaries. It aims to educate participants about GPSSA's laws and the benefits they offer, empowering them to make better retirement choices and plan for their future. The programme also provides guidance on investment options and effective wealth management strategies post-retirement, highlighting the importance of early financial planning to ensure a stable and secure future. Through the "Wafra" project, GPSSA aims to raise financial planning awareness by 80 percent. This goal is supported by comprehensive educational programmes in social insurance, investment, and savings, developed by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Academy. These tailored programmes are designed to equip UAE nationals with the necessary knowledge and tools to manage their finances effectively and confidently. GPSSA works in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, leveraging the NAFIS platform and various media channels. The initial phase of the "Wafra" project, launched in July 2024, focused on raising awareness about financial needs throughout an individual's life. It covered topics such as understanding financial products and terms, effective money and debt management, navigating financial challenges, and seeking financial advice for investment and fund management.
Mid East Info
05-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Huawei Partners with Nafis to Launch Emirati Talent Development Program - Middle East Business News and Information
Eight-week training program combines local and international experience to develop next-generation ICT leaders Dubai, UAE, June, 2025: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), has announced a partnership with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) to launch a comprehensive talent development program designed to empower young Emirati professionals with cutting-edge technology skills. The collaboration introduces an 8-week training program that combines 4 weeks of intensive training in Dubai with 4 weeks of specialized technical training at Huawei's state-of-the-art facilities in Shenzhen, China. The program focuses on leadership development in the digital economy, industry innovation, and management strategies for driving business growth. This approach provides participants with both local context and global exposure, ensuring they develop world-class competencies while remaining connected to their national objectives. Jacky Zhang, Huawei UAE Board Director, said, 'Through our partnership with Nafis, we're creating a transformative experience that combines Huawei's global expertise in 5G, cloud computing, and AI with the UAE's ambitious digital vision. The eight-week program, split between Dubai and our advanced facilities in Shenzhen, represents our commitment to developing Emirati talent who will lead the region's technological future.' The customized training curriculum has been specifically designed to address the evolving needs of the UAE's digital transformation journey. Participants will gain hands-on experience with advanced telecommunications technologies, including 5G network architecture and deployment, cloud computing solutions and AI applications, HCIP (Huawei Certified ICT Professional) certification programs covering datacom core technology and big data analytics. The program represents a significant investment in Emirati talent development, with training modules specifically designed to meet the UAE's digital transformation objectives. By qualifying Emirati talent and providing them with the necessary skills for leadership roles in competitive work environments, such collaborations address not only the immediate workforce supply-demand gaps but also foster a dynamic talent pipeline that nurtures long-term growth. It helps create a pipeline of highly skilled Emirati technology professionals who will support the UAE's digital transformation initiatives, strengthen cooperation among global technology leaders and local institutions, and contribute to the Emirates' goal of becoming a global technology hub.
TECHx
04-06-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Huawei, Nafis Launch Emirati Talent Program
Home » Latest news » Huawei, Nafis Launch Emirati Talent Program Huawei, has announced a new partnership with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis). The collaboration aims to launch a talent development program for young Emirati professionals. The initiative introduces an eight-week training course. It includes four weeks of intensive training in Dubai and four weeks of specialized technical training at Huawei's advanced facilities in Shenzhen, China. The program was revealed as a move to support the UAE's digital transformation goals. It focuses on leadership in the digital economy, industry innovation, and business growth strategies. According to Huawei UAE Board Director Jacky Zhang, the program combines Huawei's global expertise in 5G, cloud computing, and AI with the UAE's digital ambitions. Zhang stated, 'Through our partnership with Nafis, we're creating a transformative experience that equips Emirati talent to lead the region's tech future.' Huawei reported that the program provides both local context and global exposure. This ensures participants develop strong competencies aligned with national objectives. The training is designed to meet the evolving needs of the UAE's ICT sector. Participants will gain hands-on experience with advanced telecom technologies. Key technical areas include: 5G network architecture and deployment Cloud computing and AI applications Additionally, the program offers Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP) certifications. These cover datacom core technology and big data analytics. Huawei emphasized that this initiative represents a major investment in Emirati talent. It aims to qualify Emirati professionals for leadership roles in the competitive tech workforce. The company also reported that the program helps bridge workforce supply-demand gaps. It supports long-term growth through a dynamic and skilled talent pipeline. Ultimately, the collaboration strengthens ties between global tech leaders and local institutions. It contributes to the UAE's goal of becoming a global technology hub.
Mid East Info
10-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council Adopts New mechanism for Disbursing Support to Beneficiaries of the Nafis Program
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council has announced a new mechanism for allocating financial support to beneficiaries of the Nafis program through the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) provided by the beneficiary, replacing the previous method of payment via the Nafis debit card. This update is part of efforts to enhance the beneficiaries' experience, facilitate the support receipt process, and avoid delays in receiving benefit amounts due to issues such as delays in activating or receiving the card, or cases of card damage or loss. The Council urged beneficiaries of the Nafis program to update their activated international account information within the next five months. Citizens who have not yet registered can add their International Bank Account Number (IBAN) in the designated section of their personal account on the Nafis platform to receive financial support through direct bank transfers, regardless of the bank they are affiliated with. The number of citizens employed in the private sector exceeds 132,000, of whom 102,000 benefit from the financial support of the Nafis program as of the end of January. Among these, 92,000 have registered their International Bank Account Number (IBAN) to take advantage of the new payment mechanism. Last month, benefits were disbursed to over 22,000 beneficiaries as part of the first phase. The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council emphasized its commitment to enhancing collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources, the Central Bank, the Department of Finance, and the Government Empowerment Department to improve the experiences of beneficiaries of the Nafis support program. It noted that the new mechanism for allocating support to beneficiaries represents an important step in facilitating and expediting procedures, aligning with the Council's goals of providing the best services to citizens and encouraging them to join the private sector, thereby becoming a driving force for the national economy and a fundamental engine for comprehensive and sustainable development in the country.
