Overall, Which Benefit Is Most Important To You? - Employees Better location or working hours remains the most important benefit for UAE National employees, with 60.42% prioritizing it. This reinforces the ongoing emphasis on work-life balance and convenience in employment decisions. Support for professional studies or upskilling (23.44%) has gained increased importance compared to last year, highlighting a growing interest in career advancement and continuous learning. Meanwhile, child education allowances (9.36%) and transportation benefits (6.78%) remain relevant but are secondary considerations. These findings indicate that beyond salary, flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional growth are key factors in employee satisfaction and retention. C O M PA N Y C A R O R T R A N S P O R TAT I O N A L LOWA N C E C H I L D E D U C AT I O N A L LOWA N C E B E T T E R LO C AT I O N O R WO R K I N G H O U R S S U P P O R T F O R P R O F E S S I O N A L S T U D I E S O R U P S K I L L I N G 60.42% 9.36% 2 3 . 4 4 % 6.78% What Remote Or Hybrid Working Policy Do You Have In Your Workplace? - Employees More than half (52.51%) of UAE National employees who responded to the survey work in organisations without a remote or hybrid work policy, indicating that traditional office-based work is still the norm. However, flexibility is increasing, with 30.11% of employees reporting complete remote work options — more than doubling compared to last year. The proportion of employees allowed to work remotely one day a week (13.45%) has also grown, while 3.93% have limited remote work options of two days a month. Compared to last year, this shift suggests a gradual adoption of hybrid work models, although full flexibility remains available to only a minority of the workforce. N O R E M OT E O R H Y B R I D WO R K P O L I C Y O N E DAY A W E E K 52.51% 30.11% 1 3 . 4 5 % 3.93% C O M P L E T E R E M OT E WO R K O P T I O N S 2 DAYS A M O N T H 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 4 8 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 What Are The Benefits You Are Offering To Attract And Retain UAE Nationals? - Employers *MULTIPLE SELECTION APPLY* Private sector employers are actively implementing Emiratisation policies, with internal awareness campaigns (46.65%) being the most widely adopted initiative. This reflects ongoing efforts to integrate and promote Emiratisation within organisations. Partnerships with educational institutions (35.17%) continue to be a strong strategy for sourcing Emirati talent, while Emirati-specific career development plans (34.45%) and specialised training programmes (34.21%) demonstrate a growing commitment to professional growth and upskilling. Compared to last year, these initiatives have gained traction, highlighting a more structured approach toward Emiratisation efforts. Private sector employers continue to prioritise better location or working hours (57.89%) as a key benefit to attract and retain UAE Nationals, reflecting alignment with employee preferences for work-life balance. Remote or hybrid working policies have seen a significant rise, with 55.50% of employers offering this flexibility, indicating a growing adaptation to modern workplace expectations. Support for professional studies (34.45%) remains a valuable incentive, reinforcing employers' commitment to upskilling UAE National talent. Child education allowances (15.31%) remain a secondary benefit, while other responses highlight fuel allowances, medical insurance, and travel benefits as additional incentives. These findings suggest that employers are increasingly tailoring their benefits to meet the evolving needs of the local workforce. What Specific Emiratisation Policies Does Your Company Currently Have In Place? - Employers *MULTIPLE SELECTION APPLY* CHILD EDUCATION ALLOWANCE 1 5 . 3 1 % 5 5 . 5 % 5 7. 8 9 % 3 4 . 4 5 % 1 6 . 9 9 % R E M OT E O R H Y B R I D WO R K I N G P O L I C Y B E T T E R LO C AT I O N O R WO R K I N G H O U R S S U P P O R T I N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S T U D I E S OT H E R S 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 PARTNERSHIPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR HIRING EMIRATI TALENT 3 5 .1 7 % 3 4 . 4 5 % 3 4 . 2 1 % 4 6 . 6 5 % 1 1 . 0 0 % E M I R AT I - S P E C I F I C C A R E E R D E V E LO P M E N T P L A N S S P E C I A L I S E D T R A I N I N G P R O G R A M M E S F O R E M I R AT I E M P LOY E E S INTERNAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS ABOUT EMIRATISATION OT H E R 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 4 9