Article (9)
Publication and Entry into Force
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as of 1
January 2026.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Prime Minister
Issued by us:
On: 13 Jumada Al-Ula 1447 A.H.
Corresponding to: 4 November 2025 A.D.
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Annexes to Cabinet Resolution No. (161) of 2025
Regarding the Adoption of the Performance Management System for
Federal Government Employees (Injazati)
Annex No. (1)
Distribution of the Weights of the Performance Management System Components
for Federal Government Employees
Key Performance Targets – 80%
Behavioral Competencies (Level Three)
– 20%
Leadership Positions
Key Performance Targets – 70%
Behavioral Competencies (Level Two) –
30%
Supervisory Positions, Experts,
Consultants, Specialists, Special Grades,
and Job Grades from First Grade to Third
Grade
Key Performance Targets – 60%
Behavioral Competencies (Level One) –
40%
Technical and Administrative Positions
(From Fourth Grade to Seventh Grade)
Key Performance Target Criteria
A minimum of three (3)
and a maximum of five
(5) key performance
targets
A minimum of two (2) indicators
and a maximum of five (5)
indicators for each key
performance target
Derived from the
strategic and
operational plans
Behavioral Competencies Model is built on three (3) pillars (3C Model)
Competencies Capabilities
Work Culture
Fostering Enablers
(Culture)
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Annex No. (2) The General Framework for Behavioral Competencies of
Federal Government Employees
The General Behavioral Competency Framework Model (3C Model)
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Distribution of Capabilities within the General Behavioral Competencies Framework
Model (3C Model)
Fostering Culture Creating Future Accelerating and
Delivering Results
Embracing
Resilience
Application Levels by Job
Grades
Self
-Development and Future Skills Readiness
Active Collaborator
Customer Focus
Future Trailblazer Impact Driven Agile Leader
Leadership Positions
Undersecretaries and
Assistant Undersecretaries
Forward Thinker Outcome Stimulator
Transformation
Catalyst
Supervisory Positions,
Experts, Consultants, and
Specialists
Special Grades and Grades
(1 to 3)
Future Awareness Goal Achiever
Adaptable to
Change Job Level
Grades (4 to 7)
The competencies, capabilities, and the elements governing their use to achieve the required
performance results have been clarified and defined, in addition to the required behavioral
attributes that the employee is expected to demonstrate, as well as the undesirable behavioral
attributes, as set out below for each of the behavioral competencies.
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First Competency
Creating the Future
This competency demonstrates the employee’s ability to anticipate challenges and transform
them into practical and impactful development opportunities through foresight-driven design
thinking, alignment with future trends and strategic plans, and making decisions that support
the entity’s directions in line with the government agenda and global competitiveness.
Future Awareness Forward Thinker Future Trailblazer
Aspiration to Remain
at the Forefront and
in Leading Positions
Reimagining the
Future to
Achieve Shared
Success
Taking the
Initiative to
Shape and
Create the
Future Now
Identifying
Opportunities
Within
Challenges
Through
Innovative
Approaches
Articulating Future
Visions through
Design Thinking
Enhancing the
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Within and Beyond the
Entity
▪ Adopting a holistic perspective and
developing innovative solutions to
complex issues.
▪ Distinguishing between high-priority
tasks and those of lesser importance.
▪ Analyzing the current situation by
integrating and examining
information from multiple sources.
▪ Knowledge of government
directions and future design tools.
▪ Analyzing future trends and
variables and proactively
anticipating future challenges
and opportunities.
▪ Developing short-term and
long-term plans to achieve
objectives and keep pace with
future aspirations.
▪ Making decisions based on the
results of analyzing
information and scenarios
from diverse sources.
▪ Applying future design tools in
government work.
▪ Designing a comprehensive future vision
and defining strategic objectives to
achieve it.
▪ Guiding and motivating others to achieve
future objectives.
▪ Making supportive decisions that
contribute to aligning the entity’s
directions with future changes.
▪ Strengthening partnerships at both
internal and external levels to keep pace
with future directions.
▪ Adopting bold future ideas and
mobilizing resources to implement them.
▪ Taking the initiative to enhance the
global competitiveness of the United
Arab Emirates.
Required
Behavioral
Attributes
Knowledgeable of directions; objective
and logical; presents ideas and proposals;
analytical; inquisitive.
Innovative and progressive;
decisive; well-versed in global
trends; visionary; seizes
opportunities and challenges;
proactive.
Inspirational and influential; unconstrained in
thinking; ambitious and persistent; holds high
expectations; culturally diverse; proactive and
forward-thinking; encourages proposals and
innovation.
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Undesirable
Behavioral
Attributes
Lacks initiative in addressing difficulties
and is not open to the world.
Indecisive in decision-making;
stubborn and focused on
unnecessary details; excessively
reliant on others; unrealistic.
Disregards important details; rejects feedback;
does not engage others.
Second Competency
Accelerating and Delivering Results
This competency demonstrates the employee’s ability to accelerate the achievement of
outcomes and to lead initiatives and transformational projects with tangible impact at the
level of the entity and the Federal Government, in an efficient and effective manner.
Goal Achiever Outcome Stimulator Impact Driven
Adhering to a
Transformational
Work Approach in
Projects and
Initiatives
Accelerating
Sustainable
Achievements
with Tangible
Impact
Achieving
Results that
are Globally
Competitive
Alignment and
Clarity
Between Tasks,
Results, and
Impact
Ambitious
Targets and
Outputs
Redesigning Services
and Procedures
▪ Executing tasks, projects, or
commitments effectively, with a focus
on achieving specific and measurable
results.
▪ Ensuring the timely completion of
work in accordance with approved
plans.
▪ Contributing effectively to the success
of assigned projects or initiatives.
▪ Actively pursuing and
prioritizing work to achieve
outstanding results within
competitive timeframes.
▪ Accelerating the
achievement of results by
proactively directing efforts
to align with strategic
objectives and the
expected impact.
▪ Facilitating and accelerating
execution to achieve results that
reflect a significant and positive
impact on the entity, society, and
government as a whole.
▪ Leading, motivating, and
developing the aspiration to
achieve excellence with
awareness, and implementing
transformational changes to
achieve a sustainable impact on
the government as a whole.
Required
Behavioral
Attributes
Focused on task completion; committed and
competent; reliable and effective.
Proactive; adopts a holistic
mindset; results-oriented;
anticipatory; self-motivated.
Influential leader who seizes
opportunities; strategic thinker who
inspire others; decisive and impact-
oriented decision-makers.
Undesirable
Behavioral
Attributes
Pessimistic; scattered priorities; preference
for speed over quality; rigid in opinion.
Limited in vision; inconsistent;
resistant to organization;
impulsive.
Traditional, low performing; narrow in
vision; limited in thinking; complacent
and biased.
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Third Competency
Embracing Resilience
This competency demonstrates the employee’s ability to adapt to changes and to keep pace
with the accelerated rhythm of future government directions in order to lead transformation
in government work.
Adaptable to Change Transformation Catalyst Agile Leader
Resilience and
Ability to Manage
Change
Keeping Pace
with Changes
and Rapid
Response and
Adaptation
Adopting
Transformation
as an
Innovative
Approach in
Government
Work
Speed in
Overcoming
Challenges
Efficiency in
Utilizing
Resources at
the Entity
and
Government
Levels
Speed in Decision-
Making According to
Government
Priorities
▪ Adapting to changes and
effectively managing pressures
and challenges.
▪ Pursuing personal development
and acquiring new knowledge
and skills to support change
processes.
▪ Working independently and
motivating colleagues.
▪ Embracing and participating in
change.
▪ Contributing to the support and
formulation of new ideas for
change.
▪ Effectively managing
resistance to change and
mitigating risks.
▪ Identifying new
opportunities and
capitalizing on them swiftly.
▪ Monitoring the surrounding
environment and
interpreting changes
effectively.
▪ Forming change teams and
empowering them with the
required resources.
▪ Responding and accelerating
adaptation to transformations
and changes in the work
environment.
▪ Making thoughtful decisions
that contribute to achieving
resilience at the entity and
government levels.
▪ Leading innovations and
modern approaches aligned
with emerging changes.
Required Behavioral
Attributes
Learn from mistakes; positive; self-
aware; effective communicator;
approachable.
Motivating; flexible and
adaptable; quick learner;
understanding of needs; decisive.
Inspiring; communicate effectively;
optimistic; influential; challenging;
ambitious; highly responsive.
Undesirable
Behavioral
Attributes
Rejects change; dependent; disengages
from teamwork.
Avoid challenges; avoid work
pressure; resistant to change;
conventional.
Avoid confrontation; evade decision-
making; over-planning and over-
focusing; implements unplanned
change; biased toward personal
opinions.
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Enablers
Fostering Work Culture
To achieve the vision of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, work culture within
federal entities shall be fostered through the development of core capabilities that enable all
employees, across different levels and career stages, to perform their duties in accordance
with the Behavioral Competency and capabilities model.
Customer Focus Collaboration and
Effective Communication
Self-Development and
Future Skills Readiness
▪ Committing to
understanding the
needs of customers and
internal and external
stakeholders, and
striving to deliver
proactive and intuitive
services designed to
meet their needs,
requirements, and
preferences.
▪ Adhering to the
principles and ethics of
work in the Federal
Government, and acting
with integrity in dealings
with individuals,
situations, and issues.
▪ Communicating
effectively with team
members, stakeholders,
and customers for the
purpose of engaging
them in the formulation
and implementation of
strategies and initiatives.
▪ Building trustworthy,
impactful, and
interactive partnerships
and relationships with
others to achieve shared
objectives and results.
▪ Passion for continuous
enhancement and self-
development of skills in
line with future needs
and requirements.
▪ Adopting diverse
approaches for
continuous learning and
skills development.
▪ Applying acquired skills
effectively in
government work.
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Annex No. (3): Schedule of Performance Evaluation Percentages Distribution
at the Entity Level (Quota)
Level Evaluation Scale
(Achieved vs. Target) Evaluation Result
Employee
Distribution
Percentage According
to Quota
Exceptional More than (125%) 5 From (0%) to (5%) *
Exceeds Expectations From (101%) to
(125%)
4 From (0%) to (15%) *
Meets Expectations From (81%) to (100%) 3 From (60%) to (80%)
Below Expectations From (65%) to (80%) 2 From (0%) to (15%)
Unacceptable Less than (65%) 1 From (0%) to (5%)
* The Head of the federal entity may, for work-interest justifications, increase the percentage
of employees receiving evaluation results of 4 and 5 by a maximum of 5% each. Accordingly,
the percentage of employees receiving an evaluation result of (5) may increase from (0%) to
a maximum of (10%), and the percentage of employees receiving an evaluation result of (4)
may increase from (0%) to a maximum of (20%), with the redistribution of the remaining level
percentages based on this adjustment.
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Annex No. (4): Poor Performance Management
Employees whose performance evaluation results fall under the Unacceptable level (1) shall
be deemed to fall within the scope of poor performance. Accordingly, the Human Resources
Department in the entity shall take the following actions:
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Annex No. (5): Promotion Schedule and Determination of Rewards
Evaluation Levels Eligibility for
Annual Bonus Eligibility for Promotions Periodic
Increment
Level Rating Score Annual Bonus
Value
Financial
Promotion
Exceptional
Financial
Promotion
Job Grade
Promotion
Exceptional
Promotion
Fast Track
for
Government
Talent
Periodic
Increment Based
on the Grade and
Salary Scale and
Annual
Performance
Evaluation
Results
5 Exceptional More than
125%
Up to a
maximum of 2
total salaries
Up to a
maximum
of 10% of
the basic
salary
Up to a
maximum
of 20% of
the basic
salary
One grade Two grades
3 grades, if
the
employee
achieves
Performance
Evaluation
Level (5) for
two
consecutive
years
Eligible
4 Exceeds
Expectations
From
(101%) to
(125%)
Up to a
maximum of
1.5 total
salaries
Up to a
maximum
of 7% of
the basic
salary
Up to a
maximum
of 15% of
the basic
salary
One grade Not eligible Not eligible Eligible
3 Meets
Expectations
From
(81%) to
(100%)
Up to a
maximum of 1
total salary
Up to a
maximum
of 5% of
the basic
salary
Not eligible Not
eligible Not eligible Not eligible Eligible
2 Below
Expectations
From
(65%) to
(80%)
Not eligible Not
eligible Not eligible Not
eligible Not eligible Not eligible Eligible
1 Unacceptable Less than
(65%) Not eligible Not
eligible Not eligible Not
eligible Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible
* The employee shall be deemed eligible to receive a promotion or a reward subject to the availability of the relevant financial allocations within the entity. Such
promotion or reward shall not be deemed an acquired right of the employee nor an obligation upon the entity, provided that the conditions and controls of the
Federal Government Employees Rewards and Incentives System shall be observed.
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