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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.

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.

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 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.

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 continuous efforts from various ministries

and government agencies to achieve the national goals of the "We are the UAE 2031" vision.

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