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8/26/25, 10:08 AM UAE Committee for Attracting and Retaining Global Talent Discusses Plans to Consolidate the Nation’s Position as an Attractive E…

HE 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. HE Al Zeyoudi also stressed the committee’s focus on enhancing the nation’s

ecosystem in order to retain these individuals for the long term by fostering a sense of
belonging and providing opportunities for their continuous growth and development.

HE Al Zeyoudi said that the progress achieved in the UAE’s ranking on global indicators for

attracting and retaining talent comes as a result of the forward-looking vision of the nation’s
leadership and its continuous directives on the importance of working to consolidate the

country’s position as an attractive destination for talent from all over the world, in order to
stimulate the sustainable economic growth.

He added that the new initiatives and projects discussed during the meeting will contribute to
attracting more talent in targeted economic sectors and enable the UAE to join the list of top

10 global destinations for talent attraction by 2031. HE Al Zeyoudi praised the team spirit and
cooperation between members of the committee to implement this vital national strategy.

The Committee for Attracting and Retaining Global Talent meeting is part of a continuous

efforts from various ministries and government agencies to achieve the national goals of the
“We are the UAE 2031” vision. This directive aims to enhance the country’s global
competitiveness as a hub for knowledge and innovation, enabling high-growth companies to

attract the brightest minds and talent so that they may contribute to building an economy of
the future, bringing the country sustainable growth and prosperity.

During the meeting, the members of the Global Talent Attraction and Retention Committee

exchanged views and ideas on potential new projects and initiatives, as well as the latest global

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