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Press Release

‘Talent 2033’ Project leads Dubai's strategic workforce planning efforts to

achieve objectives of Dubai Economic Agenda D33

Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2024,

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) intensifies its efforts to advance

the ‘Talent 2033’ Project, a strategic initiative aimed at building a roadmap to strategically elevate
Dubai’s workforce and solidify the emirate’s position as a globally competitive hub for talent and

innovation. Launched in March 2024, the project aligns with the ambitious Dubai Economic
Agenda ‘D33,’ which aims to double the economy and attract top global talent over the next

decade.

The ‘Talent 2033’ project is focused on several key objectives, including significantly increasing
the proportion of highly skilled professionals, with the aim of doubling their share to make up

two-thirds of Dubai’s workforce by 2033, in line with the ambition to leverage technology across

key sectors. This represents a strategic shift from primarily labour-driven growth to a model
where 50 per cent of growth is productivity-led. Additionally, the initiative seeks to increase the
participation of women in the workforce by 50 per cent and expand the talent pool by opening

talent corridors for key occupations and focus on home-grown talent to address social and

practical needs. It also seeks to develop strategic programs that will enhance the future
capabilities and competencies of talent, regardless of nationality.

Another critical goal is to create advanced analytical tools to bolster the analytical capabilities of

both public and private sector organisations, as well as government entities, substantially aiding
efforts to achieve the initiative’s diverse objectives. In addition to facilitating the retention and

nurturing of global talent in both sectors, the project also aims to accelerate the integration of
65,000 Emiratis into the private sector, supporting the transformation efforts within Dubai’s

talent sector. These efforts are expected to boost participation of locals in the private sector,