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UAE Launches Emirati Work Bundle to Streamline Private Sector Hiring

The UAE Government has introduced the Emirati Work Bundle in the Private Sector to integrate employment processes into a single digital platform. The system combines stages from Nafis candidate matching to formal job appointment, establishment quota approvals, and employee registration. It is part of the federal Zero Bureaucracy Programme aimed at reducing administrative steps and supporting private-sector compliance.

Published Source: Gulf News
Issuing authority
UAE Government / MoHRE
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 5, 2026
Stage
Final rule
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Emirati Work Bundle in the Private Sector
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gulfnews.com

The UAE Government has launched the Emirati Work Bundle in the Private Sector, establishing a consolidated digital workflow designed for jobseekers and private firms. According to Gulf News, the platform brings together employment procedures into an integrated system.

The digital framework covers the recruitment journey from initial Nafis registration and candidate matching through to formal job appointments. It also integrates mandatory establishment quota approvals and official employee registration filings within a single operational workflow.

The initiative forms part of the UAE's federal Zero Bureaucracy Programme, which aims to eliminate redundant administrative steps. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) noted that the system accelerates legal onboarding and assists private-sector enterprises in meeting national hiring targets.

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