UAE Ministry of Economy Gathers Senior Business Leaders to Shape Future Talent Attraction and Retention Policies

• Public-Private Sector Collaboration Central to the UAE's Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy
• Roundtable Tackles Strategies to Strengthen UAE’s Leadership in Global Tech Talent
• High-level session Focuses on TechTalent and Policy Innovation
• Senior Business Leaders Get First Look at UAE Future Tech Talent 2024 Report

 In a demonstration of cross-sector collaboration, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Integra Seven, a leading UAE-based public policy research and consulting firm, hosted the UAE Future Talent Policy Roundtable. The event brought together senior representatives from pivotal economic sectors and offered an exclusive preview of the upcoming UAE Future Tech Talent Report 2024, set for release in October.

Participants included business leaders and talent experts from prominent organizations such as Fragomen, Du, AWS, Coffeee.io, DP World, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dulsco Group, E&, HSBC, MCG Talent, Nabta Health, Standard Chartered, and Stripe. Together, they discussed the latest trends in tech talent and explored policy-driven strategies to further strengthen the UAE’s position in the global market as incubator for skilled professionals.

H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Global Talent Attraction and Retention, emphasized the critical role of collaboration between the public and private sectors in shaping future-forward policies.

 “Public-private dialogue is at the core of our approach to developing our national economic agenda. This roundtable on the subject of talent attraction is part of a series of important discussions that support our broader vision of crafting policies that ensure continued growth and diversification – and advance our ambitions to foster an economy based on knowledge and innovation,” he said.

The roundtable focused on several key policy areas, including the intensifying global competition for tech talent. Participants explored the role of the UAE’s national brand in attracting global talent, while also recognizing the importance of refining strategies to ensure sustained access to specialized skills that support the UAE's economic ambitions.

Natalia Sycheva, Managing Director of Integra Seven, highlighted the importance of the insights revealed in the upcoming UAE Future Tech Talent Report 2024, which builds on the findings from last year’s edition. "While the 2023 report identified key trends that have since been reinforced, the 2024 edition uncovers several new and, in some cases, unexpected developments. These will be critical for business leaders and policymakers to carefully assess as they plan for the future," she remarked.

As discussions progressed, senior executives examined ways to close skills gaps, enhance collaboration between educational institutions and industry, and streamline the integration of local and international talent into the UAE workforce. The roundtable emphasized the need for an agile, future-focused approach to workforce development, ensuring the UAE remains at the forefront of the global tech talent race.

The UAE Future Tech Talent Report 2024, scheduled for release in October, will offer comprehensive insights and actionable recommendations for both businesses and policymakers. It will provide a deep dive into the current and future talent landscape in the UAE, outlining recommendations that will help the nation maintain its competitive edge as a global hub for technology and innovation.

To access Dubai Tech Talent Report 2023, visit: [https://www.integraseven.com/intelligence]