ADNOC's ICV Program Aims to Create Sustainable Jobs for Emiratis

Over 9,000 Emiratis have found employment in the private sector through their collaboration with ADNOC under the In-Country Value (ICV) program since 2018, and the company is aiming to add another 5,000 jobs by 2027, as per a senior official.

Zainab Al Blooki, Manager of In-Country Value Development at ADNOC Group, emphasized that the company is dedicated to supporting local talent and the private sector through its supply chain. She noted that they have been closely working with their partners in the supply chain to ensure the creation of sustainable and long-lasting job opportunities for Emiratis in the private sector, which also guarantees the continuity of operations.

The ICV program takes into account factors such as the number of Emiratis hired, the amount spent on their salaries, training, and development. By nurturing Emirati talents and facilitating their career advancement, the program contributes to the local economy, ensuring the sustainability of their operations.

Companies that employ more Emiratis receive higher ICV scores, which provide advantages in ADNOC's tender awards. The program has led to the employment of over 9,000 Emiratis since its launch in 2018, and the goal is to create an additional 5,000 jobs by 2027. It has also retained over Dh175 billion in the UAE since its inception.

The career exhibition is led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and ADNOC Group. Nafis, alongside the federal government's clear focus, is playing a significant role in achieving Emiratisation objectives.

"We're all working together to ensure that we work hand-in-hand in enabling Emiratis through a unified strategy across all the supply chain," Al Blooki added.