Empower highlights continued focus on national talent development in District Cooling

DUBAI, UAE, 27 January 2026: Empower has announced that it maintained the Emiratisation levels in its workforce by the end of 2025, reflecting its commitment to developing national human capital and empowering Emirati talent across sectors.

Making the announcement through a Press Release, the company said its learning and development programmes have contributed to strengthening the presence of UAE nationals across engineering, technical and administrative roles, adding that this has enhanced their contribution to the organisation’s growth and sustainability efforts. Empower said it has also reaffirmed its commitment to providing a work environment that supports diversity, inclusion and gender balance, noting that Emirati women now account for 46% of its national workforce compared to 54% Emirati men.

H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, said: “This approach embodies the vision of our leadership, which places people at the forefront of development priorities, and reflects the company’s commitment to operating under a clear, long-term strategy focused on building and developing national competencies capable of effectively contributing to leading the future of the sustainable District Cooling sector. At Empower, we are keen to empower our national workforce and equip them with advanced knowledge and skills that support their professional growth and enhance their ability to innovate and contribute to achieving growth and sustainability objectives.”

H.E. Bin Shafar added that “Empower places great importance on strengthening the presence of national competencies across various technical, engineering, and administrative roles in the District Cooling industry, stemming from our belief in their pivotal role in achieving operational excellence. With qualified Emirati hands, we continue to consolidate Empower’s position as a leading model in investing in national human capital and contributing to supporting the country’s direction toward a more sustainable future for generations to come.”

Empower said investing in the development of national human resources is a core pillar of its strategic vision. The company added that it continues to implement specialised training and development programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Emirati employees, strengthening their readiness to keep pace with sector requirements and supporting the growth of the District Cooling industry in line with the UAE’s vision for a sustainable, knowledge- and innovation-driven economy.