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RAK backs Emirati workers as women make up as much as 90% of HR department

From Khaleej Times · () English

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Ras Al Khaimah's Human Resources Department is supporting Emiratis through family-friendly policies, training and leadership development.
  • Women account for 80% to 90% of the department's workforce, while the wider Ras Al Khaimah Government workforce is evenly split between women and men.
  • The department is developing succession planning, mentoring and training programmes for Emiratis, including graduates.

Women account for as much as 90% of Ras Al Khaimah's government Human Resources Department, where policies aimed at developing Emirati talent are being paired with support for family responsibilities.

Sara Ahmed Al Zaabi, the department's director general, discussed the initiatives at the Emirati Women's Day event “The Mark She Makes.” The event, hosted by the Al Qasimi Foundation with Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort, highlighted women's contributions across generations.

Al Zaabi said women make up between 80% and 90% of the department's workforce, with Emirati women forming the majority. Across the wider Ras Al Khaimah Government, women and men each account for 50% of the workforce. She linked the strong presence of women in human resources to a sector that combines technical expertise with close work with employees.

We contribute to empowering employees. We look at their career needs and help government entities provide the necessary development and training.

· Sara Ahmed Al ZaabiThe Ras Al Khaimah Human Resources Department director general described its role in employee development.

“We contribute to empowering employees. We look at their career needs and help government entities provide the necessary development and training,” Al Zaabi said. The department also supports work-life balance, including special permissions for mothers during the back-to-school period so they can take younger children, particularly nursery-age children, to and from school.

The department's talent strategy includes succession planning and programmes in leadership, empowerment and mentoring. These initiatives aim to prepare employees for future positions, from specialist and section-head roles to department directors, deputy director generals and director generals. Programmes also target young Emiratis and graduates, and are open to both men and women.

The Ras Al Khaimah Empowerment Platform provides training and development across the emirate. Professionals from different fields can serve as trainers and share their knowledge and skills with others in the workforce.

We try to be flexible with them when it comes to family.

· Sara Ahmed Al ZaabiAl Zaabi explained the department's approach to supporting employees with family responsibilities.
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