“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
FAHR Enhances Media Appearance and Influence of its Employees
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) concluded a specialized training workshop entitled “Public Speaker,” targeting a number of officials and employees, in cooperation with the Focus Media Training Academy.
FAHR discusses with the Customer Council the ways to Zero Bureaucracy in Human Resources procedures
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held a special session of the Customer Council to discuss ways to eliminate bureaucracy in the human resources procedures applied in the federal government, support the efforts to simplify and reduce them from the customer’s perspective, review the reality of the practical experience, and improve the experience of users of electronic human resources systems.
“Energy and Infrastructure” honors FAHR as a partner in the “Manzali” Bundle
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure honored FAHR for its role as a strategic partner contributing to the “Manzali” Bundle, which was approved by the Council of Ministers earlier, and which aims to provide 18 housing services to beneficiaries of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program, in easy ways and with fewer procedures, and through cooperation between 24 government entities at both federal and local levels.
The governments of UAE and Azerbaijan held a forum on ministerial experience exchange
The governments of the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Azerbaijan held in the capital Baku, a ministerial experience exchange forum, as part of the strategic partnership in the areas of exchanging government experiences, with the participation of Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, and several ministers and senior officials from the governments of both countries.
Eid al-Adha holiday in the federal government to be from Saturday to Tuesday
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a Circular to all ministries and federal entities regarding the Eid Al-Adha holiday and the Day of Arafa in the federal government for the year 1445 AH.
The Cyber Security Council, along with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), hosted a specialised masterclass under the title “Zero Trust” in collaboration with Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity. The masterclass was hosted under the umbrella of “Jahiz”, one of FAHR’s most strategic national initiatives.
FAHR honored by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship and the United Arab Emirates University
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security honored the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) as a strategic partner. Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of Citizenship, handed over the shield of honor to Zayed AL Qahtani, Director of the Performance Evaluation and Follow-up Department, in his capacity as a representative of FAHR, in the presence of H.E Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej Al Falasi, Director General of Customs, during the ceremony of the strategic partners of “Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship”.
FAHR briefed 4 Government entities on its distinguished practices
Out of its keenness to exchange knowledge regarding the best practices and solutions applied in the field of human resources, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) transferred its distinguished experiences in the field of management, development and empowerment of human capital to four governmental (federal and local) entities during May.
Launching the second edition of “Jahiz” Platform enhanced with AI technologies and specialized skills
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) launched the second edition of “Jahiz” Platform, the largest and most comprehensive national initiative for future skills in the UAE, within the activities of the “Government Talent Readiness for the Future” Forum, participated by general managers, leaders and government employees from 48 federal and local government entities and in the presence of 18 from the strategic partners of the initiative.
