152,000 Emiratis in private sector
As of June 30, 2025, the number of Emiratis working in the private sector had surpassed 152,000, employed across 29,000 companies. Emirati 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 staff. The ministry has also detected 405 cases of ‘Fake Emiratisation’ in private sector companies during the first half of 2025.
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