In Dubai, real estate citizens of the UAE will receive a 10-15% quota for launching projects by leading developers.

Dubaientered into an agreement with 9developersto create additional jobs for UAE nationals. Steps have been taken that will increase the representation of UAE nationals as agents forreal estatein the sale of real estate inDubai. The goal is to have between 10 and 15 percent of theapartmentsin projects from some of the largestdevelopersDubai to be allocated and sold by Emirati brokers.

The initiative has been taken by the Dubai Land Department, which has brought on board nine major developers - Emaar, Expo Dubai, Deyaar, Damac, Azizi, MAG, Sobha Realty, Ellington Properties and Al Bait Al Duwaily Real Estate Development - as part of the first phase. This comes under the Dubai Real Estate Agents Program coordinated by the Department of Lands.

Collaboration with developers

• The collaboration with nine developers is the first phase of the program.
• The aim is to ensure greater participation of Emiratis in various professional roles related to the local real estate market.

Professional development opportunities

• Partnerships will help provide guidance, training and support for talented UAE nationals.
• The programs are aimed at developing specialized skills and creating your own business in the real estate market.

“We look forward to working with our real estate partners to deliver outstanding results that are in line with the real estate sector's position in Dubai, locally and internationally,” said Marwan bin Ghalita, acting CEO of DLD.

Citizen Participation Program

• The Dubai Real Estate Agents Program aims to increase citizen participation in the real estate market.
• The aim is to encourage their participation in the real estate industry and increase their involvement in Dubai's economic sector.

UAE authorities are actively working on job creation and skills development programs for newly qualified Emiratis entering the labor market.

Emphasis is placed on the private sector to do its part to achieve its goals. The local real estate market has attracted many graduates in recent years. All leading governmentdevelopershave a significant number of UAE nationals in their states. Now private companies also need to support this in addition to creating more opportunities in the extremely competitive real estate brokerage category.