DAFZA Emiratisation at 70% with plans to increase

The Freezone enables talented UAE nationals by providing them with a wide range of educational, training and career opportunities.

For 13 years the Careers UAE Exhibition has been able to empower UAE nationals by making them a top priority in the labour market.

The event gained more prominence this year, especially after the declaration that 2013 will be the Year of Emiratisation. The exhibition gave Emiratis the opportunity to meet over 130 employers across 11 different industry sectors.

Yousuf Behzad, Executive Director of Human Capital and Marketing division at DAFZA, said, "DAFZA recently announced its support to the Absher Initiative, and Careers UAE was the perfect platform for us to communicate more efficiently this initiative.

"Launched by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Absher Initiative is aimed at promoting the inclusion of more UAE nationals in both the public and private sectors.. This is an incredibly positive initiative and as the Freezone continues to grow, we are proud to support our Emirati peers in their career advancement, furthering our vision to contribute to the national economy.

"DAFZA has always been committed to furthering Emiratisation, and as it stands, 100% of senior management at the Freezone are UAE nationals. All employees are provided with ongoing support for their development and undertake more than 30 hours of training annually."

DAFZA offers the ideal work environment for aspiring UAE Nationals with career growth and development opportunities. New employees are given on the job training opportunities and are consistently recognized and awarded for their hard work and dedication.