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Future Government Talents
Future Government Talents

“Jahiz” is one of the major transformational projects launched by the UAE government. With the aim of enhancing the readiness of federal government talents and supporting them with future skills. ” Jahiz ” initiative, through its digital platform, offers a specialized journey to develop four groups of skills most closely related to the future directions of government work. These skills include: (Digital Skills, Data and AI Skills, New Economy Skills and 10X Skills). Digital Skills: Digitalization has transformed our lives on many levels and its application on government work has numerous benefits through utilizing various technologies such as Blockchain, cloud computing programming, web 3.0, and the Metaverse. Data and AI Skills: The Fourth Industrial Revolution contributes in creating a competitive national economy that is based on knowledge and innovation. Hence, it is essential to build talent capabilities around current and future technologies. New Economy Skills: The new economy is one that is built on harnessing new technologies as a core capability. Such an approach has a direct and indirect impact on our lives and the environment. 10X Skills: These are the skills of accelerating and multiplying the effect of projects and initiatives. As the world around us rapidly changes, it becomes critical for us to ensure keeping up with that change using an arsenal of agile and innovative measures. To benefit from the Government Platform “Jahiz”, Click

Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment for Federal Government UAE National employees
Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment for Federal Government UAE National employees

The Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment for Federal Government UAE National employees initiative has been developed as part of the Initiatives of the Next 50. The initiative focuses on enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE National cadres, encouraging them to work in the private sector, investing in available job opportunities in it, and establishing and managing their own businesses projects/business that add a qualitative value to the national economy. Given the leading role of the United Arab Emirates Government and its vision that aims to support the country’s citizens across all fields, the esteemed UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. (30/7) of 2022 on the conditions and controls for granting Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment to UAE nationals working in the federal government. The initiative relies on an innovative approach to introduce a special category of leaves that is granted under specific conditions. The aim of this new leave category is to enable UAE nationals working in the federal government to establish their own business in the private sector given the important role this sector plays in the economy. This crucial step will play a key role in creating new jobs and drive future development. Accordingly, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources launched the guide for granting Ministries and Federal entities their UAE National employees – who wish – an Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment, which is the first of its kind in the world, to encourage them to pursue investment and start their own businesses in the private sector. To view the Guide for an Entrepreneurship Leave for Self-employment in the Federal Government, Click here Frequently Asked Questions To view the frequently asked questions about the Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment initiative, Click here Support and Assistance To request for technical support and assistance about the Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment initiative, please request the service from: Customer Happiness System Unified Call Center 600525524 Email:

Human resources club
Human resources club

The Authority aims at developing Human Resources in the Federal Government Sector based on Modern concepts and International criteria applied in the field of HR management. Human Resources Club is one of FAHR’s initiatives pouring from its strategic plan, which aims to enhance the productivity of the federal workforce. The Human Resources Club offers a professional work environment to exchange experiences, best practices and networking between HR professionals across federal government, local government and private sector.  HRC aims Exchange views and discuss challenges and solutions to common human resources issues. Create a channel of communication between HR experts and HR managers across the United Arab Emirates. Work as one team to support and strengthen the HR departments in different entities and amend desired changes in HR practices. Review and evaluates the impact of legislations on the performance and affectivity of the HR in the United Arab Emirates and suggest the appropriate solutions. Share best practices locally, regionally and internationally. Facilitating the process of HR related studies and surveys. Support and strengthen the role of human resources and offer creative solutions and successful and unique practices. Create a suitable environment to transfer the experience and expertise among managers and specialists, experts and researchers, who are interested in human resources development in the United Aram Emirates.  Live Streaming Become a Sponsor Become a Member News Highlights Events Presentations HR

“Elite” – The Vocational Certificates for Federal Government Employees Initiative
“Elite” – The Vocational Certificates for Federal Government Employees Initiative

Job Family: Finance and Accounting Total Certificates: 11 Download Job Family: Human Resources Total Certificates: 7 Download Job Family: Audit and Governance Total Certificates: 9 Download Job Family: Health and Safety Total Certificates: 5 Download Job Family: Institutional Development Total Certificates: 4 Download Job Family: Program and Project Management Total Certificates: 8 Download Job Family: Engineering Total Certificates: 3 Download Job Family: Legal-Judicial Total Certificates: 2 Download Job Family: Climate Change, Environment and Water Total Certificates: 2 Download Job Family: Media Total Certificates: 11 Download Job Family: Support Services Total Certificates: 3 Download Job Family: Information Technology Total Certificates: 27

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“Identity and Citizenship” honors “FAHR” as a strategic partner in the efforts to eliminate bureaucracy
November 5, 2024
“Identity and Citizenship” honors “FAHR” as a strategic partner in the efforts to eliminate bureaucracy

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security honored the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) for being a strategic partner in the efforts to eliminate bureaucracy and enhance the integration of the digital system for human resources data.

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A program tailored to build young Emirati capacities in the field of sustainability Opening the door for nominations to join the UAE Sustainability Fellowship Program in the government sector
November 5, 2024
A program tailored to build young Emirati capacities in the field of sustainability Opening the door for nominations to join the UAE Sustainability Fellowship Program in the government sector

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced the opening of nominations to join the UAE Sustainability Fellowship Program in the government sector, in its second session, which is implemented by the Middle East and Africa Sustainability Institute, in cooperation with the ADNOC Group, and targets young leaders in the UAE government.

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Laila Al Suwaidi: Flag Day is a great opportunity to pay tribute to the founding fathers
November 4, 2024
Laila Al Suwaidi: Flag Day is a great opportunity to pay tribute to the founding fathers

Her Excellency Laila Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), stated that Flag Day is an annual national occasion with great symbolism, in which we reiterate our feelings of loyalty and belonging to the United Arab Emirates and its visionary leadership, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, and his brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him”.

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FAHR transfers knowledge to 5 Local and Arab Entities in October
October 31, 2024
FAHR transfers knowledge to 5 Local and Arab Entities in October

As the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) is keen to exchange specialized knowledge and share it with entities wishing to learn about the human resources system in the federal government, and the best practices followed in human capital development, five benchmarking sessions and knowledge transfer sessions were held during the month of October for local and Arab government entities.

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FAHR uplifts the digital capabilities of its employees on the “UAE Codes” Day
October 29, 2024
FAHR uplifts the digital capabilities of its employees on the “UAE Codes” Day

In conjunction with the “UAE Codes” Day, which falls on October 29 of each year, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held a workshop for its employees on the basics of the programming language and how to use at work, with the aim of enhancing innovation and digital skills of employees.

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In Pink October, FAHR raises awareness of breast cancer
October 29, 2024
In Pink October, FAHR raises awareness of breast cancer

In conjunction with Pink October – the global month for breast cancer awareness – the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held a breast cancer awareness workshop, with the aim of raising awareness and encouraging early screening and prevention, in line with national efforts to combat cancer.

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FAHR Transfers Knowledge to the Civil Service Bureau in the Kingdom of Bahrain
October 28, 2024
FAHR Transfers Knowledge to the Civil Service Bureau in the Kingdom of Bahrain

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) recently held a webinar to transfer knowledge to the Civil Service Bureau in the Kingdom of Bahrain, on best practices and successful experiences in the field of human capital development, as applied by the UAE government.

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The first meeting of the second edition The Youth Council for Government Talents discusses the future of “Human Resources”
October 27, 2024
The first meeting of the second edition The Youth Council for Government Talents discusses the future of “Human Resources”

The Youth Council for Government Talents held its first meeting of the second edition, in the presence of Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, Chairwoman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Her Excellency Laila Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, and Khalid Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority.

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To standardize the procurement of licenses for HR systems, the GCC General Secretariat Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Oracle
October 25, 2024
To standardize the procurement of licenses for HR systems, the GCC General Secretariat Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Oracle

On behalf of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), the General Secretariat of the GCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oracle Corporation to unify the procurement of licenses for HR systems among the GCC countries, obtain appropriate prices for software, and achieve maximum economic efficiency in procurement at competitive prices according to the latest specifications.

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09/09/2024 - 09/09/2024
11:30 - 10:30  | 
Webex
HR Club session in cooperation with SHL

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08/07/2024 - 08/07/2024
11:30 - 10:30  | 
Webex
Drive “Zero Bureaucracy” in Government organizations using Innovative Technologies”

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01/04/2011 - 01/04/2011
13:00 - 10:00  | 
وزارات الاتحادية
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05/05/2011 - 06/05/2011
13:00 - 11:00  | 
Park Hayat Hotel - Alkhour Hall
Fourth Forum of the Human Resources Club

Fourth Forum of the Human Resources Club

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16/06/2011 - 16/06/2011
Human Resource Club Hosts HE Abdul-Aziz Al Ghurair

Human Resource Club Hosts HE Abdul-Aziz Al Ghurair

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19/09/2011 - 19/09/2011
Workshop on Emiratization Mechanism and Plan

Workshop on Emiratization Mechanism and Plan

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26/09/2011 - 26/09/2011
Launching UAE Government Leaders Program

Launching UAE Government Leaders Program

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04/10/2011 - 04/10/2011
14:00 - 10:00  | 
Dubai
Seminar on Governance (for federal authorities & institutions)

Seminar on Governance (for federal authorities & institutions)

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26/11/2011 - 27/11/2011
14:00 - 09:00  | 
Yas Hotel - Abu Dhabi
Meetings of Civil Service Ministries & Undersecretaries in GCC States

Meetings of Civil Service Ministries & Undersecretaries in GCC States

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