Ghadan 21: more jobs for Emiratis and projects for UAE companies as Adnoc initiative extended – The National

Ghadan 21: more jobs for Emiratis and projects for UAE companies as Adnoc initiative extended – The National

Ghadan 21: more jobs for Emiratis and projects for UAE companies as Adnoc initiative extended. The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development agrees to apply Adnoc's local supplier certification programme across the emirate's government procurement procedures. As part of the Dh50 billion Ghadan 21 initiative, a deal has been agreed that will provide more opportunities in the emirate for UAE companies, improve transparency, create jobs and accelerate the private sector's contribution to the Abu Dhabi economy.. On Tuesday, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company signed a preliminary agreement to extend Adnoc's local supplier certification programme across the government's procurement procedures.. Under the programme, companies would be certified based on their contribution to the country's economy and this certification will help them win jobs from Adnoc.. The certification is now set to apply across the public sector.. Adnoc launched the ICV programme two years ago to coincide with its own 2030 smart growth strategy, which involves signification spending and investment.. More than 3,000 suppliers have been certified and the programme has added Dh44 billion into the UAE economy and created more than 1,500 private-sector jobs for Emiratis.. ADDED is proud to be