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UAE Committee for Attracting and Retaining

Global Talent Discusses Plans to Consolidate the

Nation’s Position as an Attractive Environment for

the World’s Brightest Minds

August 21, 2025

HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi: “The UAE’s prestigious position at the top of global talent attraction

indicators is thanks to the vision of our national leadership.”

Abu Dhabi –August, 2025: The Global Talent Attraction and Retention Committee, chaired by
His Excellency 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 attracts 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.

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