Google isn’t the first to set DEI hiring targets or to roll them back. Other giants like Meta, Amazon, and Walmart have also scaled down their DEI efforts recently.
Niki is a strong supporter of integrating the legal and HR functions to improve employee experience, ensure legal compliance, align with core values, and proactively address threats.
This directive strengthens corporate diversity, building on the 2021 mandate for public joint-stock companies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and reflects the UAE's commitment to empowering women in leadership and advancing sustainable development.
Registered users of the MHRSD platform falling under the category of PwD will also be able to access customised training and development programmes and receive recruitment support in the ICT sector.
Recent reforms in UAE labour laws have enhanced the quality of life for women, particularly Emiratis, to strengthen their role in society and the workforce, especially in federal, government, and private sectors.
The application service for Emirati women, eligible for 90 days of maternity leave and additional financial support, will be available from September 1, 2024.