Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector attracts more than 1,200 Emiratis

Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector attracts more than 1,200 Emiratis

ABU DHABI: Following the introduction of the Emiratisation targets “Tawteen” in 2023, and aligning with national efforts to unlock opportunities for local talents, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, has announced that Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector has attracted more than 1200 national healthcare workforce professionals. This significant milestone comes after just six months since DoH introduced the “Tawteen” targets for the healthcare sector.

Through the “Tawteen” initiative, DoH has set Emiratisation targets for all healthcare facilities operating in Abu Dhabi to provide new job opportunities for UAE nationals. Today, the Department announced that it has achieved a part of its intended target, contributing to a 12% year-on-year growth in the sector’s national workforce. Additionally, Abu Dhabi has achieved remarkable progress with its target for the national graduate absorption rates.

On this occasion, Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of Department of Health – Abu Dhabi said: “Guided by the directives of our wise leadership, and with the support of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, we have successfully attracted over 1200 national talents to the Emirate’s