Which Economic Sector Are You Currently Working In? - Employees Economic Sectors and Job Roles Which Economic Sector Are You Looking To Work In? - Jobseekers Among UAE National jobseekers who responded to the survey, a strong interest was observed in Information & Communication (23.98%), followed by Manufacturing (11.20%) and Financial Services (10.57%). This suggests a growing appeal of digital, industrial, and finance-oriented career paths. Sectors such as Agriculture (6.83%) and Trade Services (6.59%) also attracted attention, likely reflecting opportunities in local production and commerce. For employees, responses indicate participation across a broad range of sectors, with Information & Communication (11.10%), Trade Services (8.79%), and Financial Services (8.72%) among those noted. While this does not represent the total distribution of Emiratis across sectors, it provides a directional view of where some are currently employed, based on the survey sample. AG R I C U LT U R E & N AT U R A L R E S O U R C E S M A N U FAC T U R I N G & I N D U S T R Y T R A D E S E R V I C E S I N F O R M AT I O N & C O M M U N I C AT I O N F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E S R E A L E S TAT E OT H E R S AG R I C U LT U R E & N AT U R A L R E S O U R C E S M A N U FAC T U R I N G & I N D U S T R Y T R A D E S E R V I C E S I N F O R M AT I O N & C O M M U N I C AT I O N F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E S R E A L E S TAT E OT H E R S 1 0 . 5 7 % 23.98% 3 7. 0 9 % 6.59% 6 . 8 3 % 3 . 74 % 1 1 . 2 0 % 8 . 7 2 % 57. 3 9 % 1 1 .1 0 % 2 . 3 8 % 7. 8 4 % 8 . 7 9 % 3 . 7 9 % M A K I N G E M I R AT I S AT I O N A S U C C E S S 2 0 2 5 - G U I D E B O O K 2 2 Which Roles Are You Hiring UAE Nationals For? - Employers *MULTIPLE SELECTION APPLY* A notable trend emerging from this year’s survey is the increased focus on hiring Emiratis in technology-driven roles. 28.23% of employers reported hiring UAE Nationals for Tech roles, marking a year-on-year rise that reflects the growing demand for digitally skilled talent in line with the UAE’s digital transformation agenda. Beyond technology, Operations roles have gained prominence as the most sought-after function, with 46.17% of employers actively recruiting in this area—up from 33.57% in the previous year. HR & Administration follows closely at 45.69%, signalling an enhanced focus on Emirati participation in workforce and organisational management. Traditional yet critical functions such as Sales & Marketing (43.06%) and Customer Service (41.15%) continue to see stable demand, maintaining similar levels of interest compared to last year (42.05% and 42.40%, respectively). These figures reaffirm the private sector’s ongoing commitment to integrating UAE Nationals across both client-facing and operationally strategic domains. There is a growing preference among employers for permanent hiring, with 63.40% indicating their intent to recruit UAE Nationals on a long-term basis. This marks an increase from last year's 52.30%, reinforcing the private sector’s commitment to workforce stability and Emirati talent integration. Meanwhile, 25.36% of employers are considering a mix of both permanent and contractual employment, ensuring flexibility in workforce planning. Contract-based hiring has seen a lower preference at 11.24%, reflecting a shift towards more stable career opportunities for UAE Nationals in the private sector. 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 S A L E S & M A R K E T I N G 4 3 . 0 6 % 4 1 .1 5 % 4 6 .1 7 % 4 5 . 6 9 % 2 8 . 2 3 % 2 8 . 2 3 % C U S TO M E R S E R V I C E O P E R AT I O N S H R & A D M I N T E C H R O L E S OT H E R Will You Be Recruiting Them On A Contractual Or Permanent Basis? - Employers *MULTIPLE SELECTION APPLY* 0 5 0 1 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 2 5 0 3 0 0 C O N T R AC T U A L 1 1 . 2 4 % P E R M A N E N T A M I X O F B OT H 6 3 . 4 0 % 2 5 . 3 6 % M A K I N G E M I R AT I S AT I O N A S U C C E S S 2 0 2 5 - G U I D E B O O K 2 3