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UAE extends Nafis Emiratisation programme to 2040 with new family support measures - Gulf News

Gulf News · Apr 6

The UAE government has extended its Nafis Emiratisation programme, designed to boost Emirati employment in the private sector, until 2040. This extension includes the introduction of new family support measures as part of the initiative. The Nafis programme provides various incentives and support mechanisms for both Emirati citizens and private companies. Why it matters: This major policy decision will significantly influence the long-term workforce development and talent pool within the UAE, directly impacting the availability of local professionals for emerging sectors like artificial intelligence and technology.

A career with purpose

KAUST · Jan 25

In a 2018 keynote, Saudi Aramco VP Nasser Al-Nafisee recounted the rapid construction of KAUST. Al-Nafisee described building KAUST in under three years as a "mission impossible" requiring immense effort. He advised KAUST attendees to push beyond their comfort zones and adopt a "can-do attitude". Why it matters: The talk highlights the ambitious vision and rapid development that characterize Saudi Arabia's investments in research and technology.