National talent will remain UAE's top priority: Mansour

His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), chaired the Council's meeting on Tuesday at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, during which the Council approved its 2026 strategic indicators and new strategic plan.

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Sheikh Mansour praised the Council's efforts and achievements over the past period, highlighting the qualitative initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering Emirati talent to work in the private sector.

He said that the Nafis programme embodies the vision of the UAE's leadership to empower citizens and prepare them for the future.

Over the past four years, he added, it has demonstrated that investing in national talent is the true path to strengthening the UAE's competitiveness regionally and globally.

Sheikh Mansour noted that national talent will remain at the heart of the country’s priorities, supported by targeted programmes designed to meet labour market requirements, and by dynamic partnerships that reflect UAE's commitment to building a knowledge-based economy led by people first. He further said that the Council's new strategy will continue to provide a stimulating and innovative work environment.