ADNOC and Nafis to generate 5,000 new private sector jobs for UAE nationals by 2027

ADNOC and Nafis to generate 5,000 new private sector jobs for UAE nationals by 2027

ABU DHABI, 1st June, 2023 (WAM) -- ADNOC announced today at the ‘Make it in the Emirates Forum’ in Abu Dhabi, a strategic agreement with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) through its Nafis programme to create an additional 5,000 jobs for UAE Nationals in the private sector by 2027.

The agreement will unlock skilled jobs for UAE talent in the private sector, in ADNOC’s supply chain, and equip them to succeed in their careers through several programs and incentives that will enhance their skills and competitiveness.

ADNOC and Nafis are building on the achievements of ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) programme which has created 5,000 jobs for UAE Nationals in the private sector since it was launched in 2018.

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), said, “Nurturing and empowering talent is a top priority for ADNOC and we are very pleased to once again partner with Nafis to create an additional 5,000 skilled jobs for UAE Nationals in advanced sectors such as nanotechnology, manufacturing and machine learning. Today, thousands of UAE Nationals are playing key roles across ADNOC’s supply chain and helping to