Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed national labour strategies during a meeting at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, highlighting progress in Emiratisation, artificial intelligence integration, workforce skills forecasting and sustainable economic competitiveness in the United Arab Emirates. The session underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening labour market resilience while aligning employment policies with future economic priorities.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation presented updates on Emiratisation initiatives aimed at increasing citizen participation in key private sector industries. Through targeted incentives, regulatory frameworks and talent development programmes, the ministry continues to expand opportunities for United Arab Emirates nationals across high-growth sectors including technology, finance, energy and advanced manufacturing. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised the importance of maintaining balanced labour market policies that support both national workforce development and private sector productivity.
A key focus of the review was the integration of artificial intelligence systems into labour market analysis and service delivery. Advanced digital platforms now assist in workforce planning, compliance monitoring and predictive analytics, enabling more efficient decision-making. Skills forecasting models powered by data analytics help anticipate industry demand, ensuring education and training pathways remain aligned with emerging economic sectors.
The discussion also addressed sustainable competitiveness, with strategies designed to enhance job quality, labour mobility and long-term economic diversification. By fostering a future-ready workforce equipped with digital and technical skills, the United Arab Emirates strengthens its global positioning as an innovation-driven economy.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated the importance of collaboration between government entities, private sector stakeholders and educational institutions to ensure seamless talent pipelines. The ministry’s forward-looking labour policies contribute to national objectives focused on economic sustainability, knowledge-based growth and institutional excellence.
Through continuous evaluation and strategic adaptation, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation reinforces its role in shaping a dynamic labour ecosystem that supports Emiratisation, technological advancement and sustainable development across the United Arab Emirates.
