“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
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:
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. Become a Sponsor Become a Member HR Club Brochure News Highlights Photo Gallery Videos Gallery Events
“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
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has been awarded the title of “WSIS Champion” at the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) for its pioneering “Digital Employee Experience” project, under the category of e-employment.
FAHR held the HR Accelerators Forum to Eliminate Bureaucracy
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) convened a special session of its Customer Council to explore innovative approaches for zero bureaucracy in federal human resources procedures. The session aimed to advance ongoing efforts to streamline and simplify processes from the perspective of users and practitioners, and to enhance the overall experience for users of federal electronic HR systems.
UAE Participates in the 28th Meeting of the Technical Committee for Civil Service and Human Resources in GCC Countries
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, participated in the 28th meeting of the Technical Committee for Civil Service and Human Resources in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, organized by the General Secretariat of the GCC in the sisterly State of Kuwait.
Friday, June 27 Declared the Hijri New Year Holiday in the Federal Government
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities, stating that the Hijri New Year holiday for the year 1447 AH will fall on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The Society for Human Resource Management Middle East & North Africa (SHRM MENA), under the patronage of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), announces the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025, taking place from 16–18 September at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai.
UAE Participates in 119th Session of Executive Council of ARADO
The UAE Government participated in the 119th regular session of the Executive Council of the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO), held recently at the Organization’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The three-day meeting brought together ministers and senior officials responsible for civil service and administrative development from member states.
Human Resources Club Discusses the Importance of Data in Shaping HR Trends
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) recently concluded the third forum of the Human Resources Club for the year 2025. This event, held as part of the Authority’s strategic initiatives, was titled: “Data and Future HR Trends.” The forum, organized virtually in collaboration with Oracle, attracted around 500 members, including federal government employees, specialists, and interested professionals from various sectors.
SAP joins as Knowledge Partner on the “Jahiz” platform
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced the onboarding of global technology leader SAP as a knowledge partner to the “Jahiz for the Future of Government Talents” initiative and its digital platform. Launched in late 2022 as one of FAHR’s flagship transformational initiatives, “Jahiz” stands as the UAE’s most expansive and comprehensive national initiative dedicated to future skills development.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has successfully concluded its 2025 Reading Month agenda, held as part of the national initiative “UAE Reads 2025”. The month-long program offered a rich variety of cultural and knowledge-sharing events, benefiting hundreds of federal government employees, FAHR stakeholders, and staff members. These initiatives were carried out in partnership with both local and international collaborators.
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