Aldar has had a long-standing commitment to empowering Emirati talent, going beyond requirements set by the UAE’s Tawteen programme. This commitment has seen a rise in the number of UAE nationals employed by Aldar, with Emiratis currently representing around 30% of Aldar’s workforce, up from 27% in 2019. This talent is distributed across the entire company, with UAE Nationals working in fields such as sustainability, development, operations, investment, retail, sales and hospitality. Additionally, UAE Nationals represent 31% of middle and senior management at Aldar. ESG is a core pillar for Aldar, with the company placing an emphasis on inclusion and diversity. Over 38 nationalities are represented throughout Aldar’s workforce, which is made up of 32% female and 68% male employees. Additionally, 23% of Aldar’s workforce is under the age of 35, demonstrating that Aldar has become the employer of choice for people starting their career in the real estate sector. Alongside Aldar’s recruitment process, the employment of Emiratis has been supported by Aldar’s ongoing learning and development programmes, which provide career development opportunities to young talent across the UAE.