Over 300 nationals to be hired in UAE schools under new partnership

More than 300 Emiratis will be hired in key roles at Aldar operated schools under a new partnership with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in efforts to boost Emiratisation in the education sector.

The recruitment includes 100 nationals who are new to the sector, with efforts to increase their roles in schools by ninefold. 

ADEK will support the collaboration through its teacher preparation and training initiatives to establish entry pathways for top talent and enable the development of qualified Emirati candidates.

The partnership also aims to open teaching roles in social studies across all schools within the next three years. Beyond that, priority focus areas include growth across Ministry of Education (MOE) subjects, Special Educational Needs (SEN), Foundation Stage, and KG classrooms.

It builds on the authority's recently announced teacher talent approach, which recognises teachers as the key drivers of student success and enablers of national priorities.

Aldar will also continue to create structured early-career pathways for UAE Nationals through internship and entry-level opportunities at Aldar Education, including up to 30 internships annually and up to 40 Classroom Assistant opportunities each year.

"This MoU reflects the power of public and private sector collaboration in translating national talent development priorities into tangible opportunities, with ADEK enabling a qualified talent pipeline and Aldar Education supporting its progression through recruitment, development, and long-term career pathways across its operated schools,” said Mohamed Taj Eddine Ahmed Alqadi, Chairman of ADEK. 

"Through this partnership, we are contributing to the development of a future-ready generation, while reinforcing Aldar’s long-term commitment to the UAE’s national vision and sustained progress," added Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Aldar Group. 

Under the UAE's Nafis programme, private firms must increase the percentage of Emirati recruitment by two per cent every year to reach at least 10 per cent by 2026.

The half-year deadline for private sector companies with 50 or more employees to meet their Emiratisation targets falls on June 30, after which they will face penalties.