Al Ansari Financial Services is pushing toward a target of 1,200 UAE National employees by December 2026, with 1,041 already on its books as of the end of September, making up roughly 24 per cent of its UAE workforce.
The group, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, announced the milestone alongside a second consecutive Gold award for Excellence in Recruitment of Local Candidates at the Economic Times Human Capital Awards MENA 2026, plus a Silver for Excellence in Performance Management Systems.
“Our focus is on building lasting careers for UAE Nationals. Recruitment is the first step. Training, mentorship and opportunities to progress are essential to retaining talent and developing future leaders. Emirati professionals bring valuable perspectives, capabilities and ambition to our organisation. By creating an environment in which they can grow, take on greater responsibility and contribute to strategic decision-making, we strengthen our business while supporting the UAE’s long-term workforce and economic priorities,” Rashed A. Al Ansari, Group Chief Executive Officer, Al Ansari Financial Services said in a statement.
“This award recognises the work of our teams and partners in supporting Emirati talent. As we work towards our year-end target, we will continue investing in the skills and career development of our employees,” Georgette Yousef, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Al Ansari Financial Services added.
On the pipeline side, the group is marking 56 graduates from its Mehnati Programme, launched in January 2026. It recruits through NAFIS and the Emirates Foundation’s Dawamee scheme, and maintains institutional partnerships with the Higher Colleges of Technology, government HR departments across Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, and Tamkeen in Abu Dhabi.
The latest recognition follows a NAFIS Award Gold Level for Exceptional Efforts in Emiratisation and an Elite Category nod at the Emirates Labour Market Award in 2025, as well as Appreciation Trophies from the governments of Ajman and Sharjah in 2026.
