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Coordinating Council for Labour Market in

UAE holds first meeting, sets goal roadmaps

Story by Esraa Esmail / Ahlam Almazrooi

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DUBAI, 13th June, 2024 (WAM) -- The Coordinating Council for Labour

Market in the UAE held its first meeting, chaired by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar,
Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and attended by Council
members, including officials, heads of local government departments, and

representatives of federal government entities.

The Council was formed in accordance with the Cabinet Decision 25/3 of 2024
regarding the Establishment of a Coordinating Council for the Labour Market in

the UAE. It is tasked with reviewing legislation, policies, strategies, programmes,
and initiatives related to private sector companies, employees, and domestic
workers.

The Council works to align federal and local systems, regulations, and procedures

related to the labour market, ensuring coordination and integration at the
national level. It also reviews reports, as well as local and international statistics
on the UAE labour market, to enhance the country’s global competitiveness and
leadership.

During the meeting, Dr. Al Awar said, “Establishing the Coordinating Council for
Labour Market in the UAE reinforces the wise leadership’s vision for integrating
roles and responsibilities between federal and local government entities,
streamlining efforts in a joint government system that drives achievement in the
labour market, boosts the UAE’s competitiveness, and boosts the country’s
position as the best place in the world to live, work, and invest.”

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