“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
Job Family: Finance and Accounting Total Certificates: 11 Download Job Family: Human Resources Total Certificates: 7 Download Job Family: Audit and Governance Total Certificates: 9 Download Job Family: Health and Safety Total Certificates: 5 Download Job Family: Institutional Development Total Certificates: 4 Download Job Family: Program and Project Management Total Certificates: 8 Download Job Family: Engineering Total Certificates: 3 Download Job Family: Legal-Judicial Total Certificates: 2 Download Job Family: Climate Change, Environment and Water Total Certificates: 2 Download Job Family: Media Total Certificates: 11 Download Job Family: Support Services Total Certificates: 3 Download Job Family: Information Technology Total Certificates: 27
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
Expanding “Jahiz” platform to include youth from the government and private sectors
Coordinated with the World Youth Skills Day designated by the United Nations General Assembly, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), in partnership with the Federal Youth Foundation, announced launching a set of specific initiatives to expand the participation of young people from the government and private sectors in “Jahiz”, the largest national platform for developing future skills in the UAE, within the approved projects of the “National Youth Agenda 2031”, with the aim of enhancing contributions of the UAE young people to the process of sustainable national development.
“FAHR” participates in the meeting of the Technical Committee for Civil Service and Human Resources Affairs
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) took part in the 24th meeting of the Technical Committee for Civil Services and Human Resources Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which was held recently via video conference technology under the chairmanship of the State of Qatar.
The launch of the General Framework for Managing Promising Talent in the Federal Government
The Youth Council for Government Talent in the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and the Federal Youth Authority launched the “General Framework for Managing Promising Talent in the Federal Government” – the first of its kind in the federal government – as one of the projects of the (National Youth Agenda 2031).
FAHR’s headquarters in Dubai relocated to the “Festival Tower”
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced the relocation of its headquarters in the Emirate of Dubai, from Al Jalila Foundation Building – Dubai Healthcare City, to the 9th floor of Festival Tower – adjacent to Festival City Centre.
Kazakhstani Delegation briefed by FAHR on the Human Capital Development Practices
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) briefed a leadership delegation from the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the most prominent practices of the UAE government in the field of capital growth and development in the federal government and the initiatives that enhance the capabilities of government talents and empower them with future skills.
Cooperation between FAHR and Government of Ras Al Khaimah to develop national competencies within “Jahiz”
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) signed an agreement of cooperation with the Human Resources Department of Ras Al Khaimah Government within the “Jahiz” initiative for the future of government talents, aiming to empower national competencies with the skills of the future in line with the vision of the United Arab Emirates government to enhance competitiveness, leadership and proactivity.
Laila Al Suwaidi: Our leadership is keen to empower talents and enhance sustainable digital transformation skills
H.E Laila Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), assured that the general framework for adopting sustainable digital transformation, which was recently launched by the Supreme Committee for Government Digital Transformation and approved by the Cabinet as a guiding policy to integrate the principles of sustainability into all digital transformation activities and initiatives in government entities in the country, is an initiation of a significant phase and a framework for the great efforts made by the UAE government at all levels in order to enhance sustainable digital readiness among employees and institutions, as a work culture and daily practice.
The 1st day of Muharram is the Hijri New Year holiday for the year 1446 AH in the federal government
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a Circular to all ministries and federal entities regarding the Hijri New Year holiday in the federal government for the year 1446 AH.
FAHR to brief 3 Government entities on the federal human resources practices
Out of its keenness to transfer knowledge and distinguished experiments regarding the best solutions applied in the field of human resources and management, development and empowerment of human capital, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) briefed three government entities in the UAE on the best human resources practices applied at the level of the federal government.
