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On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan said, “The UAE Government’s
forward-thinking and sustainability-driven vision, under the exceptional leadership of President His
Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has enabled our nation to stand out as an
inspiring example of excellence and leadership, a beacon of innovation across all vital sectors, and
a role model for constructive collaboration between the public and private sectors. This synergy
empowers us to move forward and achieve the ambitious strategic objectives outlined in the UAE
2031 vision and the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, further enhancing the country’s global
competitiveness and standing.
“We congratulate the winners in this second edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, whose
name embodies the UAE’s ambition to be a world leader in every field. We are proud of all the
award submissions, which play a critical role in the UAE’s pioneering economic development
journey, supporting the country’s efforts to build a competitive, robust, diverse, and sustainable
knowledge-based economy. These contributions empower the UAE to be a global destination for
talent and a launchpad for businesses, offering a healthy and agile environment that upholds
international standards and best practices.”

For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar thanked His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
for his continued support for the award.

He said, “The Emirates Labour Market Award has become a pillar in the UAE labour market’s
journey towards excellence. It forms a strategic approach for enhancing competitiveness in the
business environment and work culture, offering an essential contribution to the UAE’s efforts to
advance its position as an ideal global destination for living, working, and investing."

Al Awar thanked H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his presence and
honouring the winners of the second edition of the award.

He said, “The second edition of the award received highly innovative submissions that required
significant effort from judging panels to adapt governance and evaluation methodologies to meet
the award’s stringent criteria and the high-quality, competitive entries. The submissions truly
embody our wise leadership’s vision of excellence and innovation as fundamental principles,
setting a benchmark for a comprehensive working system that serves to maintain the country’s
journey towards great achievements and strengthen its sustainable development framework.

“This resonates with the UAE’s vision to build an integrated, competitive knowledge economy,
develop its economic infrastructure and business environment, and position itself among the
world’s most powerful and fastest growing economies.

“The award submissions reflect the deep sense of social responsibility among private-sector
companies and their compliance with labour market regulations, as well as their competitiveness
and commitment to developing their workers’ skills in a safe and empowering work environment.
Submissions also highlighted companies’ ability to establish a comprehensive work system centred
on efficiency and creativity, underlining their commitment to fostering innovation and becoming a
leading partner in government efforts to shape the future.”

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