Sharjah government to hire 3,000 Emiratis by end of 2026

The Sharjah Government is on track to recruit more than 3,000 Emirati nationals by the end of 2026, according to the latest performance data from the Sharjah Human Resources Department (SHRD). This employment target follows the successful placement of 2,400 UAE citizens across various government entities and departments during the previous 2024–2025 cycle. Integration of local talent into public sector The recruitment drive focuses on filling technical, administrative, and leadership roles within the emirate’s civil service. Data released on Monday, 3 August, indicates that the current hiring rate is outpacing initial annual projections, supported by a specialized training program that prepared 1,200 candidates for immediate entry into the workforce. The SHRD confirmed that the strategy prioritizes graduates from the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah to ensure high-skill placement. The urgency for this update comes as the SHRD prepares its mid-term budget review for the 2026 fiscal year. This report provides the first concrete confirmation that the government will likely exceed its original 2,800-hire ceiling established three years ago. The expansion of government services in the central and eastern regions, including Kalba and Khorfakkan, has necessitated a larger workforce to man new administrative centers. Future recruitment and training cycles The hiring process is being facilitated through the 'Wafra' platform, which matches Emirati job…