What is Emiratisation? The UAE’s push to move over half of insurance sector jobs in Emirati hands by 2030

Emiratisation—the UAE’s initiative to increase Emirati employment, is advancing rapidly in the insurance sector, where nationals now make up 22% of employees. Minister Mohamed Al Husaini announced a new goal of 50–60% localisation by 2030, signaling a decisive effort to shift workforce demographics and strengthen national participation in a sector traditionally dominated by expatriates.