UAE National Talent Development Through FAHR And PwC Collaboration To Strengthen Future Readiness

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has entered a strategic agreement with PwC to implement a knowledge transfer programme across federal entities. The initiative targets national talent development, with a focus on preparing Emirati employees for future government needs and supporting the UAE government’s long-term vision for sustainable growth and innovation-driven public services.

Under the Memorandum of Cooperation, federal employees will join PwC teams for workplace training lasting between three and six months. Participants may enrol on a full-time or part-time basis, gaining practical exposure to PwC’s operations and then applying these skills within their home entities to improve processes and the overall government work environment.

The Memorandum of Cooperation is signed by Faisal bin Butti Al Mheiri, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, and Khalid Ahmed bin Breik, Consulting Partner and Head of the Emiratisation Programme at PwC Middle East. The partnership formalises cooperation between the public and private sectors to advance skills development for federal government employees.

Faisal Al Mheiri explains that the alliance with PwC is linked to the UAE leadership’s vision for human empowerment. The approach views people as the foundation of sustainable development and a key driver of innovation. The knowledge transfer programme is expected to improve institutional capacities and raise the efficiency of government performance through structured capability building.

The knowledge transfer programme with PwC follows the training and development framework that FAHR recently launched. This framework is built on a global capacity development model. It combines practical exposure, mentoring and formal learning to provide an advanced pathway for building leadership, innovation and future-focused capabilities among national talents in the federal sector.

According to this model, most learning comes from experience in international work environments, supported by coaching and structured courses. Training outputs are tied directly to workplace requirements, ensuring that skills developed during the PwC knowledge transfer programme translate into measurable institutional benefits and lasting impact across participating federal government entities.

The following distribution outlines the main components of the knowledge transfer programme with PwC as adopted by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

The programme allocates 70 percent to hands-on experience in international work settings, 20 percent to interactive training and knowledge exchange through mentorship and collaboration with international experts, and 10 percent to structured theoretical training. This balance aims to build qualitative capabilities while strengthening readiness for future roles and supporting sustainable institutional performance improvements.

Knowledge transfer programme with PwC impact on Emirati talents

Faisal Al Mheiri highlights that the knowledge transfer programme will also help embed a culture of continuous learning among Emirati professionals. The initiative is intended to encourage government staff to upgrade skills regularly, align with evolving federal priorities, and contribute more effectively to innovation and development initiatives led from within their respective entities.

Al Mheiri further notes that the programme offers a structured platform for exchanging expertise between federal bodies and PwC. Through this platform, Emirati talents gain access to future skills and new working methods. The programme is positioned to equip participants to lead development projects and innovation efforts inside the federal government, complementing broader strategic directions.

Khalid Ahmed bin Breik, Consulting Partner and Head of the Emiratisation Programme at PwC Middle East, stated, "Our partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources extends our commitment to supporting the UAE’s development agenda by building capabilities and empowering national talents. This collaboration will open new horizons for learning and knowledge exchange, enhancing the readiness of government entities to achieve a positive and sustainable impact".

Through the knowledge transfer programme with PwC, FAHR aims to align talent development with institutional needs, ensuring national cadres are prepared for future challenges. The model links training outcomes with job requirements, supports leadership and innovation capabilities, and seeks to create a lasting, sustainable impact across the federal government system by reinforcing the role of skilled Emirati professionals.

With inputs from WAM