Nationwide push for employment inspections

At a glance

• The UAE has launched a national programme to increase Emirati employment in inspection and regulatory roles across public and private sectors.
•  Key focus areas include environmental monitoring, food safety, occupational health, infrastructure supervision, and market control.
• The initiative includes specialised training using artificial intelligence and digital transformation technologies.
• Inspectors must complete field training and gain scientific qualifications to work on major infrastructure and sustainability projects.
• Continuous professional development is built into the programme to ensure inspectors stay current with technological tools.

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a wide-ranging initiative to increase Emirati participation in inspection and regulatory roles across both government and private sectors. The programme targets supervisory positions in areas such as environmental monitoring, food safety, occupational health and safety, infrastructure project oversight, and market quality control. Emirati candidates will undergo specialised training that incorporates artificial intelligence and digital transformation tools. New inspectors are required to complete extensive field training and obtain scientific qualifications to support major infrastructure and sustainable development projects. The initiative also includes ongoing professional development to ensure inspectors remain proficient in the latest technologies.