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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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FAHR briefed 4 local and regional entities on its outstanding practices
October 1, 2024
FAHR briefed 4 local and regional entities on its outstanding practices

Driven by its keenness to exchange knowledge on best practices and solutions applied in the field of human resources, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) transferred its outstanding experiences in the field of human capital management, development and empowerment to four government entities (local and regional) during the month of September.

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FAHR Transfers Knowledge to the Civil Service Bureau in the Kingdom of Bahrain
October 1, 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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Human Resources Club Forum highlights the importance of skills in shaping the future of work
September 30, 2024
Human Resources Club Forum highlights the importance of skills in shaping the future of work

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held the fourth Human Resources Club Forum this year, under the title “Skills-Based Economy: The Future Roadmap for Rehabilitating the Workforce”, with the attendance and participation of nearly 300 federal government employees, club members, specialists and interested persons from all sectors and in cooperation with SHL company.

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15 September is a public holiday for Federal Government employees
September 9, 2024
15 September is a public holiday for Federal Government employees

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities regarding the holiday of the Prophet’s Birthday for the year 1446 Hijri.

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Honoring 5 UAE government leaders with the GCC Civil Service and Administrative Development Medal
September 4, 2024
Honoring 5 UAE government leaders with the GCC Civil Service and Administrative Development Medal

The UAE government has participated in the 20th meeting of Ministers and Heads of Civil Service and Administrative Development of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in the Qatari capital, Doha, in the presence of HE Jasim Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC.

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UAE participates in the 27th meeting of the Committee of Undersecretaries of Civil Service and Administrative Development entities of the GCC
September 2, 2024
UAE participates in the 27th meeting of the Committee of Undersecretaries of Civil Service and Administrative Development entities of the GCC

The UAE participated in the 27th meeting of their Excellencies the Undersecretaries of the Civil Service and Administrative Development entities in the GCC. His Excellency Saif bin Ali Al Kaabi, Acting Director General of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau in the State of Qatar, presided over the meeting, which took place at the start of September in the capital city of Qatar, Doha.

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” FAHR” and “Al Jalila” launch a campaign to treat a child with cancer
August 30, 2024
” FAHR” and “Al Jalila” launch a campaign to treat a child with cancer

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), in cooperation with Al Jalila Foundation, launched a new humanitarian campaign as part of the “Sanadhom Amana” community initiative, in order to cover the treatment’s cost of a child suffering from leukemia, as she needs to complete the chemotherapy treatment process.

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UAE participates in negotiation meeting to unify purchase of HR system licenses
August 27, 2024
UAE participates in negotiation meeting to unify purchase of HR system licenses

The UAE, represented by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), participated in the 39th meeting of the Negotiation Team from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The meeting discussed ways to unify the purchase of HR Systems licenses, and the Technical Committee for Civil Service of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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The “Authority” circulates the “Back to School Policy” 2024 – 2025 to federal entities
August 22, 2024
The “Authority” circulates the “Back to School Policy” 2024 – 2025 to federal entities

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a special circular to all federal ministries and entities in the UAE, regarding the “Back to School” policy, to allow parents working in the federal government, at the beginning of the new academic year, to accompany their children to schools and nurseries at the beginning of their academic journey.

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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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