The EmiratesSkills National Competition celebrates Emir​​ati talents with an aim to contribute to enhance the skills of the Emirati youth, empowering them with industry-relevant skills for active participatio​​n in the country's sustainable development.

Aligned with the Abu Dhabi Econo​mic Vision 2030, t​he goals of the EmiratesSkills National Competition include increasing awareness about careers based on technical and vocational education among Emirati youth. This aims to prepare a national workforce to serve economic and technological growth in the UAE. EmiratesSkills National Competition attracts talen​ted Emiratis in technical and vocational fields to compete according to international standards, and subsequently represent the UAE in inter​national skills competitions.

The event is held under the patrona​ge of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, C​hairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood,​ and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and organised by ACTVET.