Part of national entrepreneurship vision
The programme has been rolled out under ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’ campaign, a national initiative introduced to reinforce the UAE’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship.
Supervised by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism in collaboration with the UAE Government Media Office and the UAE Council for Entrepreneurship, the campaign has brought together public and private sector partners to support the development of a competitive and future-ready economy.
Structured pathway to certification
The Emirati Tax Agent Programme has been created to equip UAE nationals with technical knowledge and applied skills. It offers two accredited diplomas covering value added tax (VAT) and corporate tax through intensive training modules that combine regulatory theory with practical, real-world applications.
The VAT diploma runs for six days and covers the legal and regulatory framework of VAT in the UAE, including registration, filing procedures, invoicing requirements, and applied case studies.
Strengthening national talent in tax sector
According to the officials, the programme has been expected to play a key role in developing a pipeline of Emirati professionals capable of raising tax awareness, executing expertise, and specialising in various competencies.
Graduates will be able to pursue diverse career pathways, including registering as certified tax agents or providing tax advisory services to organisations, further reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global business hub.
“One of the main real challenges is the lack of having qualified Emirati tax agents. This programme will bridge the gap and will provide the required talent to be able to advance the tax sector within the UAE, transparency, and all the requirements in the tax surface,” Faridoon told Gulf News.
Registration open to UAE nationals
Registration for the programme is open to UAE nationals through the New Economy Academy’s official website. All course materials are delivered in both Arabic and English to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.
The first phase has marked the beginning of a wider effort to build a sustainable national pool of certified tax professionals aligned with the UAE’s long-term economic ambitions.
“It’s the right time to participate because of the dynamic economy that we are witnessing around the world. It’s the right time because it aligns with the national agenda of the UAE and because it happened now,” concluded Faridoon.
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