Erth Abu Dhabi Wins Emiratisation Award for Second Consecutive Year

Erth Abu Dhabi has been honoured with the Emiratisation Award for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its leadership in empowering national talent within the UAE’s hospitality sector.

The award was presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi during a ceremony held at the Zayed National Museum, recognising hotels that exceeded their Emiratisation targets for 2025 and actively contributed to workforce development initiatives.

Sustained Commitment to Emirati Talent

The recognition highlights Erth Abu Dhabi’s institutional approach to developing Emirati professionals, marking a continued commitment to building skills, creating career pathways, and supporting national workforce participation.

The hotel surpassed its Emiratisation targets through:

• Innovative training programmes
• Strategic collaborations with relevant entities
• Structured career development initiatives

These efforts have helped create sustainable employment opportunities for UAE nationals across multiple hospitality disciplines.

Leadership Perspective

Shaikha Al Kaabi, CEO of Erth Abu Dhabi, emphasised that the achievement reflects the organisation’s deep-rooted commitment to national development, noting that Emirati talent remains central to the hotel’s identity and operations.

She highlighted that the recognition aligns with the UAE’s broader vision to strengthen Emiratisation across key sectors, particularly tourism and hospitality.

Driving Long-Term Sector Growth

The award underscores a broader shift in the UAE, where Emiratisation is evolving from a target into a strategic, embedded practice within organisations.

By prioritising talent development and inclusion, Erth Abu Dhabi is contributing to:

• Enhanced workforce sustainability
• Greater representation of Emiratis in hospitality
• Long-term sector competitiveness

This milestone further positions the hotel as a benchmark for Emiratisation excellence, supporting the UAE’s ambition to build a future-ready, skilled national workforce.