Morning Drive | 74% of UAE Nationals Unhappy with Pay | Mira Business FM

08/12/2025 29 min

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Episode Synopsis

Ramla Al Ansaari (Head of Emiratisation at TASC Outsourcing) joins Tim Elliott on Mira Business FM to discuss the critical disconnect in UAE national employment. Recent data reveals 74% of Emiratis are unhappy with pay, with many confined to fully on-site roles. The discussion shifts focus from achieving hiring quotas to a proactive retention strategy. Ramla highlights the vital role of employer trust, fair remuneration, and the urgent need for flexible working models to successfully integrate nationals into the private sector and avoid 2026 compliance penalties.

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