Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Attends Session On Elevating UAE Talent For Global Competitiveness
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended a session titled ‘Our Ambition: Elevating UAE Talent for Global Competitiveness’. This event was part of the UAE Government's Annual Meetings 2024 in Abu Dhabi, gathering over 500 leaders and officials from various federal and local organisations. The session focused on enhancing the competitiveness of Emirati talent through innovative initiatives.
Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, led the session. He discussed strategic plans aimed at empowering Emirati professionals to excel in both local and international markets. These plans include national training programmes designed to align Emirati skills with evolving labour market demands. The emphasis is on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among Emiratis.
The session also highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships in creating sustainable career opportunities for Emiratis. Strengthening these partnerships is crucial for developing a knowledge-based economy that enhances national talent capabilities. This approach aims to raise the global competitiveness of Emirati professionals.
Al Mazrouei elaborated on the significant impact of the Nafis programme, which was launched in September 2021. This initiative has created thousands of job opportunities for young Emiratis in the private sector. It underscores the UAE leadership's commitment to integrating young nationals into competitive roles that equip them with essential skills and knowledge.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled praised the achievements of the Nafis programme, noting its success in increasing national talent employment in the private sector to record levels. He stressed building on these positive outcomes to further raise Emiratisation rates across all sectors in future endeavours.
Vision for Sustainable Development
Sheikh Khaled emphasised expanding national programmes that enable Emirati talent to compete globally. This aligns with the UAE's vision to foster innovation and entrepreneurship while developing a knowledge-based economy. Empowering national talent is seen as key to advancing sustainable development across vital sectors within the UAE.
The session underscored ongoing efforts by UAE leadership to support national talent competitiveness through strategic initiatives. These efforts aim to equip Emirati professionals with skills needed for success in both local and international markets, contributing significantly towards sustainable development goals.
With inputs from WAM
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