Talent programmes announced to develop Emirati industrial leaders

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has launched a set of new talent development programmes designed to accelerate Emirati leadership across high-impact industrial roles.

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Announced during the Make it in the Emirates Forum 2025, the initiatives form a core pillar of Abu Dhabi's long-term industrial strategy, equipping the national workforce with critical capabilities in AI, Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing.

These new pathways are designed to prepare UAE nationals for high-value roles and leadership positions, driving innovation and productivity across the emirate's manufacturing landscape.

ADIO's new talent programmes support the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy 2031 and signal a decisive move to anchor world-class skills within the local workforce, powering Abu Dhabi's rise as a global hub for future-defining industries.

To bridge the gap between training and employment, ADIO is partnering with the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MolAT) to host a dedicated Industrialists Career Fair during the Make it in the Emirates Forum.

With the aim of directly placing over 100 Emiratis into strategic roles within Abu Dhabi's industrial sector, the initiative is part of a broader push to deepen national participation in the emirate's economic transformation.