( CNN ) -- In focus -- 'Emiratization ' The UAE , like the rest of the Gulf , does n't have a large indigenous labour force . Expats make up majority of the workforce . So , the government began a process called `` Emiratization . '' In theory , its goal is to motivate locals to work , by creating jobs and training opportunities . But the UAE , like many of its neighbours , is a cash-rich nation . Citizens are entitled to a number of benefits , and few need to work . So , how does the government create skilled local workforce ? And why are women stepping up to drive the change ? Facetime with Ki-Seok Park , CEO , Samsung Engineering . Traditionally , European , American and Japanese contractors have dominated the construction business in the Middle East . Now a new competitor is on the horizon -- South Korea . Samsung Engineering , founded in 1970 , was the first engineering company in South Korea . Over the next three years , it expects 80 percent of its revenues to come from the MENA region . This week MME sits down with the CEO , Ki-Seok Park about the potential in the Middle East and why South Korea is pushing so aggressively in the region . Watch the show this week at the times below : . • Fridays 0915 , 1945 • Saturdays 0715 • Sundays 0115 , 545 , 0815 ( all times GMT )
This week , the UAE government begins a process called `` Emiratization '' Its goal is to motivate locals to work , by creating jobs and training opportunities . The plan has been met with mixed reactions from local residents who are concerned about their future in the country.