All about Tawteen
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) plays a crucial role in supporting the Emirati workforce and the local business community in the UAE. The ministry has taken several initiatives over the years to make the employment process smoother for the private and public sectors. One such initiative is the National Program for Emiratisation, known as Tawteen. Here’s what you need to know about the Tawteen Gate service by MOHRE.
WHAT IS TAWTEEN?
The National programme for Emiratisation (Tawteen) is an initiative by MOHRE to enable UAE nationals to take up jobs in the private sector. The MOHRE Tawteen programme also aims to work in partnership with stakeholders to develop local human resources in line with the demands of the labour market.
The Tawteen ‘Gate’, as it is called, will also be a smart e-platform to streamline hiring processes in the UAE. It works in close collaboration with private entities registered with MOHRE to qualify, train and empower national human resources.
The initiative follows Article 14 of the UAE Federal Labour Relations Act No. 8 of 1980, known as the “Emiratisation programme – Tawteen,” which was first issued by the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Before the launch of Tawteen Gate, UAE’s Emiratisation programme mostly applied to the public sector and public procurement projects.
Tawteen Services
Tawteen services offered through the portal fall into four categories. These include services for job seekers, employers, training programmes and counselling. Let us look at these individually.
Services for Job Seekers
MOHRE defines a ‘job seeker’ as anyone who has a citizen ID and is at least 18 years old.
How to Register as a Job Seeker with Tawteen
Registering on Tawteen Gate is easy.
- Log in to Tawteen Gate on the MOHRE website
- Select job seekers category
- Click “Register a new user”
- Complete required fields in the registration form
- Click ‘Save’
When you complete this process, you will receive a text message on your phone or e-mail with the username and password to confirm your registration.
Requirements for MOHRE Tawteen job seekers are as follows:
- Family Book and Passport
- Unified Number
- UAE ID Card
You can also upload your CV on the ‘My CV page’ on the portal. Once these requirements are fulfilled, you can look for job openings with the ‘Vacancy Search’ on Tawteen Gate.
Services for Employers
For employers, there is an option to be a part of Tawteen Partners Club to increase the chances of finding the right candidates. There are three membership options:
- Platinum Class
- Gold Class
- Silver Class
Each option facilitates organisations to get work permits for their employees and offers various benefits. These include Red Carpet services, reduced work permit fees and possible exemption from presenting a bank guarantee.
Among other criteria, the membership category is classified with the level of Emiratisation in a particular firm. This also determines the level of ‘priority.’
- Firms with a high Emiratisation priority are those that operate in economic sectors such as finance, health, education, consultancy and communication. They should also have at least 125 employees.
- Firms with medium Emiratisation priority are those that operate in sectors such as business, retail, hospitality and transportation. They must have a minimum of 250 employees.
- Finally, firms with low Emiratisation priority are those that operate in economic sectors such as construction, maintenance, cleaning, security and recruitment. They should have at least 500 employees to be eligible.
Employers who register with the system can submit vacancies to obtain the CVs of job seekers. If you are an employer, you can register with Tawteen Gate with the help of these documents:
- Establishment Card
- Commercial license
- Contract data for the concerned party
Companies and organisations which are already under the MOHRE domain can register through the Tas’heel System. MOHRE grants membership to private sector entities in the UAE who have their own human resources department based on the following criteria:
- Ratio of national employees to total skilled workers in the firm.
- Diversity of economic activities and geographic expansion of the firm
- Ratio of skilled workers to total workers in the firm
Once an employer fills out the membership application, MOHRE’s Tawteen department will respond within 10 days from the date of application. A field visit to the firm will be carried out. Once the membership is approved, the employer will be given the Tawteen Partners guide and notice of updates.
The membership is valid for one year and renewable if all the criteria are met. There are no membership charges for employers registering with Tawteen UAE.
Training Programmes
Along with streamlining recruitment processes in the country, MOHRE has also set up a Training and Skill Development Division to prepare local talent for the demands of the competitive job market. Upon completion of the training programme, candidates can improve their chances of being hired in the private sector.
Tawteen UAE offers several training programmes and you can join more than one programme at a time. Official certificates are also awarded upon successful completion of programme requirements.
Counselling
Finally, Tawteen has also built a Tawteen 360 Student Forum for career counselling and guidance of school and university students. Career guidance is available for school students, university students, parents of students as well as job seekers.
Tawteen Contact Details
Along with the official website of MOHRE, you can also reach out to Tawteen using the official social media channels. For suggestions and complaints, you can also reach out to the Tawteen Call Centre at 80060.
This concludes our guide on Tawteen. You can also download the MOHRE smart app, one of the best government apps in Dubai, to avail of Tawteen services. You can also read our detailed guide on MOHRE to know more about the services it offers in the UAE.
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