Emiratisation excellence: Erth Abu Dhabi honoured again for 2025 targets
Recognition highlights commitment to national workforce growth in tourism sector
ABU DHABI – Erth Abu Dhabi has been recognised with the Emiratisation Award for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its role in advancing national talent within the UAE’s tourism and hospitality sector.
The accolade was presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi during a ceremony held at the Zayed National Museum. The event honoured hotels that exceeded their Emiratisation targets for 2025 while supporting workforce development initiatives and maintaining programme standards.
The repeat recognition highlights the hotel’s sustained approach to integrating Emirati professionals into its operations, backed by structured training and long-term career development strategies aligned with global hospitality benchmarks.
Talent drive
Erth Abu Dhabi surpassed its Emiratisation targets through a combination of specialised training programmes, targeted initiatives, and collaboration with relevant entities. These efforts have contributed to expanding employment opportunities for UAE nationals and strengthening their presence across a range of hospitality disciplines.
The hotel’s strategy focuses on equipping Emirati talent with the skills required to thrive in a competitive international environment, while ensuring consistent professional growth within the sector.
Erth Abu Dhabi
Shaikha Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Erth Abu Dhabi, said the recognition reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to developing national capabilities. She noted that Emirati talent remains central to the hotel’s identity, which is rooted in the cultural and hospitality traditions of the UAE.
The award underscores a broader shift in the sector, where Emiratisation is increasingly embedded as a long-term institutional priority rather than a regulatory target. Within this framework, hospitality entities are contributing to the development of a sustainable workforce that supports the UAE’s evolving tourism landscape.