UAE nationals working in the private sector have called for a close monitoring of their progress at the workplace.
Some of them complained about administrative abuse, saying nationals are denied promotion and salary hike on par with those of expatriates despite their education and dedication to work, reported 'Emarat Al Youm'.
However, officials said though there were individual cases, it cannot be generalised and that there need to be more awareness among nationals about the requirements of the private sector job market.
HM, an UAE national, said she has been earning the same salary since joining the company in 2005 and has not been promoted despite obtaining a high school diploma in 2006 and a Bachelor's degree in 2009.
AM, who has been working for a bank in Abu Dhabi for the past three years, said she was suffering because of 'administrative arbitrariness'. She complained of drawing a lower salary compared to her colleagues as well as inflexible work hours. "I do not know where to present my case. Authorities should monitor the situation of nationals working in the private sector," she adds.
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