Why more Emirati women are applying for private sector jobs post-coronavirus

Why more Emirati women are applying for private sector jobs post-coronavirus

More Emirati women are applying for jobs in the private sector as the option to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic becomes normalised, according to experts.

When it comes to Emiratisation, coronavirus has been both a blessing and a roadblock, said Danish Haidri, chief of partnerships officer, Jobs for Nationals, an employer branding and digital marketing platform.

The UAE President has issued a decree, stipulating equal wages for women and men in the private sector

“I think there is a culture shift going on because, if you look at some countries in the West, it's not taken as unprofessional if you bring your kids to work or ask for flexible working hours. And I think that has also been happening here recently, post-Covid,” Haidri added.

Women clients told Haidri they are more