UAE aims to reinforce its appeal as a leading hub for top global talent

The Global Talent Attraction and Retention Committee, chaired by Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister in Charge of Global Talent Attraction and Retention, met to discuss the latest initiatives within the second phase of the National Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy 2024-2027.

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The second phase of the National Strategy for Talent Attraction and Retention 2024-2027 includes a set of initiatives that will be jointly implemented by the relevant authorities at all levels, from the federal government to local governments to private sector institutions. The initiatives will work to attract professionals who specialise in targeted economic sectors, launch global promotional campaigns that consolidate the UAE's mission to be the home of exceptional talent, and organise a number of international events that seek to attract and develop talent in all targeted economic sectors.

The committee includes representatives from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation; the Ministry of Education; the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; the Ministry of Community Empowerment; the Ministry of Culture; the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security; the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics centre; the Abu Dhabi Residents Office-Department of Economic Development - Abu Dhabi; the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai; the Emirates Scientists Council; and the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions.