“Jahiz” is one of the major transformational projects launched by the UAE government. With the aim of enhancing the readiness of federal government talents and supporting them with future skills. ” Jahiz ” initiative, through its digital platform, offers a specialized journey to develop four groups of skills most closely related to the future directions of government work. These skills include: (Digital Skills, Data and AI Skills, New Economy Skills and 10X Skills). Digital Skills: Digitalization has transformed our lives on many levels and its application on government work has numerous benefits through utilizing various technologies such as Blockchain, cloud computing programming, web 3.0, and the Metaverse. Data and AI Skills: The Fourth Industrial Revolution contributes in creating a competitive national economy that is based on knowledge and innovation. Hence, it is essential to build talent capabilities around current and future technologies. New Economy Skills: The new economy is one that is built on harnessing new technologies as a core capability. Such an approach has a direct and indirect impact on our lives and the environment. 10X Skills: These are the skills of accelerating and multiplying the effect of projects and initiatives. As the world around us rapidly changes, it becomes critical for us to ensure keeping up with that change using an arsenal of agile and innovative measures. To benefit from the Government Platform “Jahiz”, Click
Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment for Federal Government UAE National employees
The Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment for Federal Government UAE National employees initiative has been developed as part of the Initiatives of the Next 50. The initiative focuses on enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE National cadres, encouraging them to work in the private sector, investing in available job opportunities in it, and establishing and managing their own businesses projects/business that add a qualitative value to the national economy. Given the leading role of the United Arab Emirates Government and its vision that aims to support the country’s citizens across all fields, the esteemed UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. (30/7) of 2022 on the conditions and controls for granting Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment to UAE nationals working in the federal government. The initiative relies on an innovative approach to introduce a special category of leaves that is granted under specific conditions. The aim of this new leave category is to enable UAE nationals working in the federal government to establish their own business in the private sector given the important role this sector plays in the economy. This crucial step will play a key role in creating new jobs and drive future development. Accordingly, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources launched the guide for granting Ministries and Federal entities their UAE National employees – who wish – an Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment, which is the first of its kind in the world, to encourage them to pursue investment and start their own businesses in the private sector. To view the Guide for an Entrepreneurship Leave for Self-employment in the Federal Government, Click here Frequently Asked Questions To view the frequently asked questions about the Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment initiative, Click here Support and Assistance To request for technical support and assistance about the Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment initiative, please request the service from: Customer Happiness System Unified Call Center 600525524 Email:
“Elite” – The Vocational Certificates for Federal Government Employees Initiative
The “Elite” initiative for vocational certificates is one of the strategic initiatives of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, which aims to develop the skills of federal government employees and develop their specialized and professional capabilities to meet the government’s rational aspirations and directions regarding future skills, in a way that enhances the leadership of the UAE and its global competitiveness. The “Elite” initiative aims to empower federal government employees and provide them with the specialized skills necessary to achieve institutional goals and embark on the future, armed with high skills and specialized capabilities, through obtaining professional certificates by the competent authorities and recognized internationally. These professional certificates are provided by the best training providers, and leading universities in all disciplines within 20 job families, at preferential rates for federal government employees, where they can benefit from them directly, or by nomination from their employers, as the professional certificates are listed according to the job families or according to
The idea of the Government Skills Bank initiative launched by the Federal Government for Government Human Resources (FAHR) in 2018 identify Federal Government employees with special experience and skills, and electronically documenting the findings through the project’s electronic portal (skillsbank.fahr.gov.ae). The purpose behind creating the Government Skills Bank is to assist and empower federal entities to benefit from the professional knowledge and expertise of specialists in various fields and disciplines related to the Authority’s function, exploit their experience in developing the institutional work system in the Federal Government and establish a knowledge management culture. The Government Skills Bank acts as an incubator for specialized experts in the ministries and federal entities and all employees working for these entities can join the Bank’s network through the new portal established to facilitate transactions for Bank
Circular No. (12) of the year 2023 Regarding The start of the second batch registration for Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment in the Federal Government
The General Assembly of the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO) approved the re-election of the UAE to its Executive Council for 2024-2026.
“FAHR” creates new jobs and paths for the Digital Cadre in the Federal Government
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced that it had completed its update of the Federal Digital Cadre Initiative, which included updating the Information Technology Family at the level of ministries and federal entities, so that its new name became (Digital Technology, Data and Information), and expanding its scope to involve 9 new and updated sub-functional groups: (Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Technical Project Management, Technical Support, Digital Governance, Quality Assurance, Service Design and Implementation, and Infrastructure). It includes 27 career paths encompassing 117 positions.
“FAHR” prepares for the journey of Zero Bureaucracy
In coordination with the Office of Prime Minister, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held a special workshop on “Zero Government Bureaucracy Program”, which was recently launched by the UAE government, aiming to raise the levels of government efficiency, quality and flexibility, in a new phase of government work.
The “Authority” Provides 2000 Legal Consultations in 3 Months
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has assured that during the first quarter of the current year, it provided 2000 legal consultations that FAHR received from ministries, federal entities and their employees, local and private entities, and the public. These consultations pertain to the policies, legislations, and human resources regulations applied at the federal government level.
A New Partnership Between the “Authority” and Global Platform “Udacity”
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced launching a new strategic partnership through “Jahiz” initiative for the future of government talent, with the global platform “Udacity”, through which it will provide programs and educational materials for users of “Jahiz” platform of the UAE government employees.
UAE Government enhances Uzbek Government cadres’ Human Resources capabilities
The UAE Government organized a specialized program aimed at enhancing the capabilities of government cadres from the Republic of Uzbekistan across various areas, including government human resources and best practices related to human capital investment.
“Jahiz” Platform reviews the means of Zero Bureaucracy through Behavioral Changes
“FAHR” has launched a Masterclass recorded session via “Jahiz” – an upskilling platform for the future of government talents – entitled “Zero Bureaucracy through Behavioral Changes”.
The Human Resources Club reviews innovative HR Trends in the Workplace
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held the second session of the Human Resources Club for this year, under the theme “Innovative Human Resources Trends in the Workplace”, in the presence and participation of approximately 700 federal government employees, club members and specialists, from all work sectors, from inside and outside the UAE.
Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government starting 8th April
The UAE Cabinet announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will start on Monday, 8th April 2024, for a period of one week. Regular working hours would then resume on Monday, 15th April.
