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Global Talent Attraction and Retention Committee discusses plans to consolidate UAE’s
position as attractive environment for world’s brightest minds

• Thursday, August 21, 2025 9:08 PM

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.

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 specialize in targeted economic sectors, launch global promotional
campaigns that consolidate the UAE’s mission to be the home of exceptional talent, and organize 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 Center; 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.
Al Zeyoudi stressed that the strategic projects and initiatives discussed during the meeting aim to
contribute to further improving the UAE's ranking in global talent competitiveness indicators, as
well as consolidating the country's position as a preferred destination for the world’s brightest,
most talented and most ambitious people, especially in strategic sectors of the future.

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