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with projections indicating that 150,000 Emiratis will be employed by 2033, 70 per cent of whom
will be working in the private sector.

His Excellency Abdulla Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR Department, said:

“The ‘Talent 2033’ project marks a pivotal step towards achieving sustainable development goals
and boosting workforce efficiency in Dubai. Through this project, we aim to realise the ambitious

vision of establishing Dubai as a prominent talent hub. It underscores our dedication to improving
the readiness of local cadres by developing innovative strategic programs and fostering unique

capabilities that cater to the future needs of Dubai's labour market. Furthermore, it seamlessly
aligns with the directives and vision of our wise leadership, especially relating to Dubai Economic

Agenda ‘D33’ which seeks to double the emirate’s economy and position it as a global talent hub

within the next decade. Ultimately, the initiative will empower the workforce, improve their skills,
and boost overall productivity.”

“The key role of Talent 2033 Project is to ensure the development of strategic workforce planning

across various industries and its integration with private sector companies. The initiative also
seeks to create a strong talent pool with a focus on empowering human capital. Moreover, ‘Talent

2033’ initiative aligns with our goals to support Dubai’s future visions by fostering innovative
capabilities, extraordinary intellects, and globally competitive expertise,” H.E. Al Falasi added.

The ‘Talent 2033’ Project covers all major strategic economic sectors, including the public sector,

within Dubai. It focuses on strategic workforce planning by analysing the current and future
workforce landscape in Dubai till 2033. By prioritising the development and retention of highly

skilled professionals, enhancing female workforce participation, and integrating Emiratis into the
private sector, this initiative is set to redefine the employment landscape in Dubai.

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