The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is committed to fostering a dynamic and thriving economic environment in Al Ain. As part of this commitment, we are reaching out to businesses like yours to understand the potential challenges and needs for hiring, when your business is expanding its operations in Al Ain.

This survey, designed for leaders within your company (business owner, CEO, CFO, or any individual involved in strategic decision-making), should take about 2 minutes to complete. All responses will remain confidential, for the purposes of future programme design to support your hiring needs.

We value your time and contribution and would greatly appreciate your insights.

Financial incentives and support

Are you currently registered with NAFIS?

Have you hired any Emirati nationals through NAFIS?

Why have you not registered with NAFIS?

How much would financial incentives such as subsidies or grants impact your decision to hire a local in Al Ain?

How influential would a grant of AED 30,000 per national employed over 2 years, in addition to the Nafis salary top-up (more information here), be in your decision to hire nationals in Al Ain?

Reflect on a potential hiring decision involving a UAE national. Consider the various costs associated with this decision (recruitment, salary, and other costs) and benefits that you could obtain (pension rebates from Nafis, salary support for the employee).

Given the considerations above, what further grant amount per national employed over 2 years would you find impactful in making these hiring decisions?

Do you have any additional comments or suggestions on how the ADDED could support your local hiring needs in Al Ain?

Expanding operations in Al Ain

Are you currently seeking to expand operations in Al Ain?

How familiar are you with the business and regulatory environment in Al Ain for expanding your operations?

Before we conclude we kindly request some basic information about your company and the individual completing this survey. Please be assured that all the information provided here is strictly confidential and will not be shared with any third parties, except for the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).

Legal Name of Company*

Current Branches: (Please select all that apply)

Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Sharjah
Ajman
Umm Al-Quwain
Fujairah
Ras Al Khaimah

Total number of employees:*

Total number of Emirati national employees*

What challenges do you anticipate facing when expanding in Al Ain?

(select all that apply)

Land availability and costs
Talent acquisition and retention
Cost of doing business
Logistics and supply chain management
Regulatory and legal compliance
Market accessibility
Technological infrastructure
Access to capital and financing
Competition or market saturation
Other (Please specify)

Tell us more about yourself

Full Name*

Job Title*

Valid Work Email*

Phone Number*

What area(s) would you need the most guidance or support from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) to help you expand your existing operations in Al Ain?

(select all that apply)

Business set-up and licensing
Financial assistance and incentives
Market research and entry
Legal and regulatory compliance
Real estate and facilities
Human resources and talent acquisition
Technology and innovation support
Export and import guidance
Networking and business connections
Other (Please specify)

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.

Please allow us some time to review them and we get back to you shortly.

If the ADDED offered a financial incentive for your business to expand operations in Al Ain, which would you prefer?

(Select one)

Reduced taxation
Subsidized utilities
Direct grants
Other (please specify)

Do you have any additional comments or suggestions on how the ADDED could support your operation expansion in Al Ain?