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Al Etihad
4 hours ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
More than 152,000 Emiratis employed in private sector by end of June: MoHRE
21 July 2025 16:32 DUBAI (ALETIHAD) The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that the number of Emiratis working in the private sector has surpassed 152,000, employed across 29,000 companies as of June 30, 2025 – the deadline set for achieving Emiratisation targets for the first half of the a statement, the Ministry affirmed that the success of Emiratisation efforts in the private sector demonstrates the effectiveness of Emiratisation policies and the Nafis programme, guided by the vision and directives of the UAE's wise efforts are delivering a notable positive impact, as evidenced by the rise in the number of Emiratis taking up private-sector jobs. The results also paint private-sector employment in a positive light for Emirati talent, boosting their competitiveness, highlighting the added value they bring, and emphasising their contributions towards the sustainability and growth of their accomplishments are in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC).MoHRE went on to note that the continuous, record-breaking increase in the number of UAE citizens employed in the private sector reflects the sustainability of the country's economic growth. This is further demonstrated by the entry of new companies into the national labour market, marking a 33% growth in the total number of establishments over the past year, enabled by the UAE's pioneering and sustainable development model and ongoing efforts to promote a world-class business the Ministry applauded private-sector companies targeted by Emiratisation policies for their cooperation with regulations and decisions, which indicates their awareness of their responsibilities in that regard, and their role in supporting the UAE's strategic economic plans and sustainability-driven vision to strengthen Emirati talents' contribution to the national economy. This, in turn, boosts labour market competitiveness by driving sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility, spearheaded by a strong national labour asserted its commitment to preserving the progress achieved in the Emiratisation mandate, through sustained partnership with the private sector. The Ministry will continue to offer incentives to companies that comply with Emiratisation targets, including the privileges provided by the Nafis programme with its variety of initiatives and citizens are currently employed across six main economic sectors, namely business services, financial intermediation, trade, repair services, construction, and manufacturing, among others. They hold positions in scientific, technical, and humanitarian disciplines, including roles such as specialists, managers, and administrative Ministry is looking forward to further progress on the Emiratisation front in the second half of 2025, targeting a 1% increase in the number of Emiratis employed in skilled positions among companies with 50 or more employees. Additionally, companies operating in 14 specified economic activities and employing 20-49 workers in a suitable work environment are required to hire at least one Emirati by the end of the year.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Najeeb Ahmed case to be closed: Missing JNU student's mother vows to fight till her 'last breath'; slams CBI for negligence
Missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed (File photo) Fatima Nafis, the mother of missing Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Najeeb Ahmed , on Tuesday accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police of "negligence" after a Delhi court allowed the CBI to close the case of her son, who has been missing since October 2016. In a Facebook post, his mother said she would "fight till my last breath." "It's been (almost) nine years since my Najeeb went missing. But the negligence shown by Delhi Police and the CBI from the very first day has led to this moment," Nafis wrote in her post. Asserting that her fight is for every woman who is seeking justice for their children, the woman added that she would approach higher courts too, if needed. "Many times I ask myself — how can I give up hope? How can I let my courage break? He is my son after all. I want my son back. If I have to go to every court in this country for that, I will. I will fight till my last breath," she said. Nafis further alleged that no action was taken against the "goons" of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The RSS is the ideological parent of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which leads the government at the Centre. "Neither Delhi Police nor CBI arrested or took any action against the ABVP-linked students, the goons who assaulted my son and then made him disappear," she charged. Ahmed, a first-year student, went missing from JNU's Mahi-Mandvi hostel on October 15, 2016, after a scuffle with some students allegedly affiliated with the ABVP the previous night. The case was initially probed by Delhi Police and later transferred to the CBI. Nafis, who was at the forefront of protests along with JNU students to demand a fair probe in her son's case, praised those who stood with her. "Their solidarity and this shared struggle give me strength. Throughout this time, when the system tried to silence us, it was students from JNU and from across the country — from colleges and universities like Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia — who stood with me. These very children faced police batons on roads and raised their voices for us," she stated. The CBI filed its closure report on Monday, after permission from the Delhi high court. However, it had closed its investigation back in October 2018 as its efforts to trace Ahmed did not yield any result. Also, though she accepted the closure report, additional chief judicial magistrate Jyoti Maheshwari granted liberty to the agency to reopen the investigation on the receipt of any credible information on Ahmed's whereabouts, and intimate her accordingly.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
Najeeb Ahmed case closure: Probe agencies' 'negligence' led to this day, says his mother
Fatima Nafis , the mother of JNU student Najeeb Ahmed who went missing in 2016, accused CBI and Delhi Police on Tuesday of "negligence" in her son's case and said that even if she has to knock on the Supreme Court's doors for justice, she will do it. In a Facebook post, she said she will fight till her last breath. A Delhi court on Monday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to close Ahmed's case, saying that the agency "exhausted all options". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions Trek Kit India Learn More Undo Ahmed, a first-year student, went missing from the Mahi-Mandvi hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on October 15, 2016, after a scuffle with some students allegedly affiliated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad ( ABVP ) the previous night. The case was initially probed by Delhi Police and later transferred to the CBI. Live Events Nafis said her fight is not just for her son, but for every mother who is seeking justice for her child. "And if I have to go to the Supreme Court of this country, I will go there too," she said. "It's been... (almost) nine years since my Najeeb went missing. But the negligence shown by Delhi Police and CBI from the very first day has led to this moment -- the court accepted the CBI's closure report ," Nafis said in her post. "Many times I ask myself - how can I give up hope? How can I let my courage break? He is my son after all. I want my son back. If I have to go to every court in this country for that, I will. I will fight till my last breath," she said. Neither Delhi Police nor CBI arrested or took any action against the ABVP-linked students, "the goons who assaulted my son and then made him disappear," she charged. Even the biggest investigative agencies and the entire judicial system have not been able to tell where my son is, Nafis said. "For years, lies and falsehoods were spread about my son. The Delhi High Court later ordered all such content to be removed from digital and social media platforms," she said. Nafis, who was at the forefront of protests along with JNU students to demand a fair probe in her son's case, praised those who stood with her. "Their solidarity and this shared struggle give me strength. "Throughout this time, when the system tried to silence us, it was students from JNU and from across the country - from colleges and universities like AMU and Jamia - who stood with me. These very children faced police batons on roads and raised their voices for us," she said. The CBI closed its investigation into the case in October 2018 as its efforts to trace Ahmed did not yield any result. The agency filed its closure report after getting permission from the Delhi High Court. Nafis' counsel said earlier that this was a "political case" in which the "CBI has succumbed to the pressure of its masters". While it accepted the CBI's closure report, the court granted liberty to the agency to reopen the investigation on the receipt of any credible information on Ahmed's whereabouts and intimate the court accordingly.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Najeeb Ahmed case closure: Probe agencies' 'negligence' led to this day, says his mother
New Delhi, Fatima Nafis, the mother of JNU student Najeeb Ahmed who went missing in 2016, accused CBI and Delhi Police on Tuesday of "negligence" in her son's case and said that even if she has to knock on the Supreme Court's doors for justice, she will do it. Najeeb Ahmed case closure: Probe agencies' 'negligence' led to this day, says his mother In a Facebook post, she said she will fight till her last breath. A Delhi court on Monday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation to close Ahmed's case, saying that the agency "exhausted all options". Ahmed, a first-year student, went missing from the Mahi-Mandvi hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University on October 15, 2016, after a scuffle with some students allegedly affiliated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad the previous night. The case was initially probed by Delhi Police and later transferred to the CBI. Nafis said her fight is not just for her son, but for every mother who is seeking justice for her child. "And if I have to go to the Supreme Court of this country, I will go there too," she said. "It's been... nine years since my Najeeb went missing. But the negligence shown by Delhi Police and CBI from the very first day has led to this moment the court accepted the CBI's closure report," Nafis said in her post. "Many times I ask myself — how can I give up hope? How can I let my courage break? He is my son after all. I want my son back. If I have to go to every court in this country for that, I will. I will fight till my last breath," she said. Neither Delhi Police nor CBI arrested or took any action against the ABVP-linked students, "the goons who assaulted my son and then made him disappear," she charged. Even the biggest investigative agencies and the entire judicial system have not been able to tell where my son is, Nafis said. "For years, lies and falsehoods were spread about my son. The Delhi High Court later ordered all such content to be removed from digital and social media platforms," she said. Nafis, who was at the forefront of protests along with JNU students to demand a fair probe in her son's case, praised those who stood with her. "Their solidarity and this shared struggle give me strength. "Throughout this time, when the system tried to silence us, it was students from JNU and from across the country — from colleges and universities like AMU and Jamia — who stood with me. These very children faced police batons on roads and raised their voices for us," she said. The CBI closed its investigation into the case in October 2018 as its efforts to trace Ahmed did not yield any result. The agency filed its closure report after getting permission from the Delhi High Court. Nafis' counsel said earlier that this was a "political case" in which the "CBI has succumbed to the pressure of its masters". While it accepted the CBI's closure report, the court granted liberty to the agency to reopen the investigation on the receipt of any credible information on Ahmed's whereabouts and intimate the court accordingly. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
3 days left: UAE private sector must meet 1% Emirati workforce target by July 1
Starting July 1, MoHRE will check if companies have met Emiratisation targets and fine Dh9,000 per month for each Emirati position left unfilled/ (Representenational Image) Private sector companies in the UAE employing 50 or more workers have until Monday, July 1, 2025, to meet the mid-year Emiratisation targets, according to a final reminder issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). The directive urges companies to ensure that at least 1% of their skilled workforce comprises Emiratis for the first half of the year, part of the UAE's strategic national plan to increase Emirati participation in the private sector. Starting July 1, MoHRE will begin comprehensive compliance checks, verifying whether: Hired Emiratis are registered with approved pension funds Monthly contributions to those funds are being paid correctly Companies failing to meet the target will incur financial penalties of Dh9,000 per month for each Emirati not hired according to the quota. Record Progress and New Expectations The UAE has seen record-breaking progress in its Emiratisation efforts. As of end-April 2025, over 136,000 Emiratis were employed in the private sector across 28,000 companies, marking a historic milestone, the ministry noted. Farida Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary for National Talent Empowerment at MoHRE, highlighted the strong collaboration between the private sector and Emiratisation initiatives, especially the Nafis platform, which links companies with qualified Emirati job seekers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paras Sector 59 Gurgaon | Paras Floret Low-Rise Flats Paras The Florett Book Now Undo 'The private sector's positive response has yielded record-breaking results in this vital national file,' Farida said, reaffirming the ministry's confidence in further progress. Incentives for Compliant Companies Companies demonstrating exceptional Emiratisation performance will receive a range of government incentives, including: Membership in the Emiratisation Partners Club Up to 80% discounts on MoHRE service fees Priority in government procurement contracts These incentives are designed to further boost national workforce integration and reward firms contributing meaningfully to the Emiratisation mandate. Strict Oversight and Reporting Channels MoHRE has warned that non-compliant practices, including falsifying Emiratisation data or fake employment records, will be met with strict administrative and financial penalties. The ministry uses advanced digital tools and field inspections to monitor compliance and has already penalised several companies for violations. Companies or individuals can report violations through the MoHRE mobile app, the official MoHRE website, or by calling the contact centre at 600590000. Separate Requirement for Smaller Firms MoHRE also reminded smaller firms with 20 to 49 employees that they are required to hire at least one Emirati before December 31, 2025. This rule applies to more than 12,000 companies operating in 14 key economic sectors, including: Information and communications Financial services Healthcare Real estate Manufacturing Transportation and logistics Hospitality Education Electronic notifications have already been sent, and companies are expected to act promptly.
