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Programs

Four signature programs built around experiential learning, coaching, and employer engagement, developing UAE national talent for lasting impact in the private sector and beyond.

Talent & Leadership Programs

Structured Journeys From
Education to Excellence

Four signature programs built around experiential learning, coaching, and employer engagement, developing UAE national talent for lasting impact in the private sector and beyond.

وظّف

EmployUAE

Workforce Development

A structured employment journey placing UAE Nationals into meaningful, sustainable private sector careers in partnership with Nafis and MOHRE.

95%Satisfaction Rate
88%Employment Rate
50+SMEs Served
Who It's For

UAE Nationals seeking their first or next private sector role combining career readiness with structured employer matching and direct placement support.

What It Delivers

Skills workshops · Career coaching · Mock interviews · CV enhancement · Employer networking · Direct placement into private sector organisations

Government & Employer Partners
NafisMOHREAli & SonsMasaoodEtisalatMalabar GoldJamjoom Fashion
Program Ladder · Step 2 of 4 Employed and ready to grow? Next: Irtiqaa →
انطلاق

Intelaaq

Experiential Learning

A youth empowerment consultancy program with 15+ years of delivery embedding participants in real business challenges with leading private sector employers.

3,000+Applications Received
900+Internship Placements
21%+Starting Wage Uplift
Who It's For

University students and fresh graduates seeking to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice through live consulting project work.

What It Delivers

Real client projects · Consulting methodology · Professional skills bootcamp · Career coaching · Mock interviews · CV development · Employer networking · Job opportunities for top performers

Employer Partners Delivered & Pipeline
TalabatAl GhurairADNOCBusiness Case Ready
Program Ladder · Step 1 of 4 Next: EmployUAE · Also see RISE our international program →
ارتقاء

Irtiqaa

Mid-Career Acceleration

A retention program for high-potential UAE Nationals mid career acceleration for working professionals, with a salary increase or promotion embedded in the program design. In launch phase: conceptually complete and open for discussion with prospective employers.

RetentionFor High-Potential Nationals
Salary+Increase or Promotion Embedded
3Employer Business Cases Ready
Who It's For

Working UAE Nationals in the private sector seeking faster career growth developing executive presence, strategic thinking, and the leadership skills that accelerate promotion and recognition.

What It Delivers

Leadership development · Executive communication · Strategic thinking frameworks · Stakeholder management · Performance coaching · Merit based recognition pathways

Pipeline Employers Business Cases Developed
Al FuttaimBusiness Case ReadyAl RostamaniBusiness Case ReadyAl NaboodaBusiness Case Ready
Program Ladder · Step 3 of 4 Ready to go global? Next: RISE →
عالمي

RISE

Beyond Borders International Placement
Cross-Border Development

RISE Emirati Talent Rising through International Skills & Experience. A fully managed international placement program placing UAE Nationals with world-class organisations across Singapore, South Korea, France, and Austria.

85%Placement Rate Commitment
90%+Participant Satisfaction
95%Skills Development
Who It's For

Year 3 & 4 university students and fresh graduates (within 2 years of graduation) seeking structured international work experience across Energy, Health, Sustainability, Technology, and Telecoms sectors.

What It Delivers

Rigorous 2-stage selection · Pre-departure bootcamp · IDP-based development · Real project assignments at host organisations · 24/7 welfare support · Post-program showcase & alumni network

Target Host Organisations
Equinor (Norway)IAEA (Vienna)Microsoft Asia PacificSiemens EnergySingHealthKAISTTotalEnergiesSchneider Electric
Proposal Submitted to ETCC / Nafis March 2026

ESAAL has submitted a comprehensive technical proposal to the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council as delivery partner for the Nafis International Program committing to an 85% placement rate, 90%+ participant satisfaction, and end-to-end program governance from selection through alumni network activation.

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Program Ladder · Step 4 of 4
EmployUAE: Success Stories

Turning Potential Into Placement

Two consecutive years of structured workforce development in partnership with Nafis and MOHRE, delivering UAE Nationals into sustainable private sector careers.

Program Overview
Year
2023 - 2024
Client
MOHRE / NAFIS
Cohort
50 UAE National Participants
Objective
Support UAE Nationals in transitioning successfully into the private sector by equipping them with professional skills, workplace readiness, and practical experience.
What We Delivered
  • Career readiness and employability training
  • Communication, professionalism, and business skills workshops
  • Real-world projects and experiential learning activities
  • Career coaching and interview preparation
  • Employer matching and placement support
  • Post placement follow-up and mentoring
Impact Achieved
  • Trained and supported 50 UAE Nationals through a comprehensive experiential learning journey
  • Successfully connected participants with employment opportunities across multinational corporations and leading SMEs
  • Enhanced participants' confidence, workplace readiness, and long-term career prospects
  • Contributed directly to the UAE Emiratisation agenda by creating sustainable private-sector career pathways
Employer Partners

Placements secured with employers including:

Ali & SonsMasaoodEtisalatLiwa TradingMalabar Gold & DiamondsJamjoom FashionZero Point TechnologyPapa John's+ More
98
UAE Nationals Trained
88%
Employment Rate Achieved
2nd
Consecutive Program Year
100%
Private Sector Focus
Program Overview
Year
2024 - 2025
Client
MOHRE / NAFIS
Participants
98 UAE Nationals trained and supported
Challenge
Bridge the gap between academic qualifications and private-sector employment by providing UAE Nationals with practical skills, industry exposure, and direct access to employers.
What We Delivered
  • Interactive workshops on communication, professionalism, critical thinking, and workplace effectiveness
  • Experiential consulting and business projects
  • Career coaching and mock interviews
  • Employer engagement and placement facilitation
  • Ongoing mentoring throughout the employment journey
Measurable Impact
  • 98 UAE Nationals trained and supported
  • 88% employment rate achieved
  • Placements across multinational corporations and high-growth SMEs
  • Strong retention and career progression among participants
  • Sustainable employment pathways aligned with UAE Emiratisation objectives
Employer Partners

Participants secured employment with:

Ali & SonsMasaoodEtisalatLiwa TradingMalabar Gold & DiamondsJamjoom FashionZero Point TechnologyPapa John's+ More
What Participants Said
“

The training was both excellent and smooth, and I experienced significant growth throughout the program. Upon its completion, I successfully secured a wonderful job that aligns perfectly with my ambitions and abilities. The program also greatly supported me in bringing out the best of my potential in the workplace.

Amira Rashid Naqbi · EmployUAE Graduate
“

My experience with the EmployUAE program was highly enriching, providing hands-on exposure to real consulting projects while strengthening my research, analytical, and teamwork skills. It served as a valuable bridge between academic learning and practical application.

Meera Jneibi · EmployUAE Graduate
“

I've genuinely benefitted more from the Intelaaq program than any third-party pre-employment program I've signed up for.

Joud Nsyadi · Intelaaq Graduate · Brand Ambassador, Dabar Abu Dhabi
Program Alumni

People who have gone through our programs

A selection of participants from our EmployUAE and Intelaaq programs who have gone on to build successful careers in the private sector.

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Amira Rashid Naqbi

Private Sector Professional EmployUAE

“The training was both excellent and smooth, and I experienced significant growth throughout. Upon completion, I successfully secured a wonderful job that aligns perfectly with my ambitions and abilities.”

MJ

Meera Jneibi

Private Sector Professional EmployUAE

“My experience was highly enriching, providing hands-on exposure to real consulting projects while strengthening my research, analytical, and teamwork skills. A valuable bridge between academic learning and practical application.”

JN

Joud Neyadi

Brand Ambassador · Daman Abu Dhabi Intelaaq

“I've genuinely benefitted more from the Intelaaq program than any third-party pre-employment program I've signed up for.”

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