"This research aims to identify the factors that attract and the factors that prevent the participation of male Emirati teachers in Abu Dhabi schools. The research also aims to identify the critical factors that can increase retention and attraction of male Emirati teachers in Abu Dhabi schools. In addition, this research will be used to propose an action plan that can be implemented by ADEC (Abu Dhabi Education Council) in order to enhance the participation, attraction and retention of male Emirati teachers in the education system"--Abstract.