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Al Ansari Financial Services Reaches 1,000 Emirati Employees

Prime Highlights

  • AAFS has achieved a workforce of 1,000 UAE national employees.
  • The company is among the largest Emirati employers in the exchange house sector.

Key Facts

  • UAE nationals in banking, finance and insurance reached 23,364 by end-2025.
  • Exchange houses account for 15% of Emirati employment in these sectors.

Background

AAFS has achieved a milestone by employing 1,000 UAE citizens at various companies in the business, thus becoming one of the leading employers of Emiratis in the exchange houses sector in the UAE through the Emiratization process.

The achievement comes as the UAE continues to push Emiratisation across the banking, financial and insurance sectors through targets set by the Central Bank of the UAE under the NAFIS programme. The initiative aims to increase Emirati participation in private-sector jobs and support the country’s long-term economic development goals.

According to the company, its workforce now includes 1,000 UAE nationals working across customer service, technology, compliance, human resources and other corporate functions. Based on central bank data, Al Ansari is among the largest contributors to Emirati employment in the exchange house segment.

Data released by the Central Bank in April showed that 23,364 UAE nationals were employed across the banking, financial and insurance sectors by the end of 2025. Exchange houses accounted for 15% of total Emirati employment within these industries.

Chairman Mohammad A. Al Ansari said the milestone reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to developing Emirati talent and creating career opportunities. Group Chief Human Resources Officer Georgette Yousef said the company has continued investing in career development programmes to support national workforce growth.

The company said Emiratisation remains a key part of its workforce strategy as it seeks to expand opportunities for UAE nationals across specialised and leadership roles within the financial services sector.