UAE to increase Emiratisation in agricultural, veterinary, and technical sectors

  • Date: 14-Apr-2023
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Agriculture
  • Country:UAE
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UAE to increase Emiratisation in agricultural, veterinary, and technical sectors

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today launched the Phase I of “Tamkeen” initiative to nurture the UAE’s nationals and bolster their role in advancing the country's food security by providing them with cutting-edge skills, expertise, experiences and the latest best practices in agriculture, veterinary, and associated technical fields.

The initiative will increase the percentage of Emiratisation in technical jobs by engaging and training approximately 60 Emirati graduates in its first phase. The comprehensive training programme, designed for those specialisations in agriculture, veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, and animal production, will be carried out across three cohorts of 20 graduates each and conclude by the end of 2025. Exceptional participants will be handpicked for employment opportunities in a range of the ministerial sectors and locations across the UAE.

The initiative was launched at an event attended by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, alongside assistant under-secretaries and representatives from the ministry's various sectors.

In her address, Mariam Almheiri underscored that the wise UAE leadership prioritises engaging young specialists to contribute to the nation's various strategic goals, which include bolstering food security through domestic efforts.

Almheiri said, “The UAE is committed to enhancing its food security by seeking