The UAE workforce experienced a growth exceeding 11% in 2024, with skilled labor rising by over 13%. More than 156,000 Emirati citizens are now employed in the private sector as of October 2025. Private sector institutions also grew by more than 14%, demonstrating strong confidence from business owners and investors, stated Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the UAE Award for Excellence in the Labour Market.
Dr. Al Awar shared these insights during the awards ceremony for the winners of the third UAE Award for Pioneering in the Labour Market, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). He highlighted, “This celebration of leading practices in the labour market supports the vision of our wise leadership to build a competitive knowledge-based economy, enhance the business environment, and shape the future economy. The UAE is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, achieving outstanding performance levels.
He further noted that the UAE’s labour market ranks first globally in many competitiveness indicators, reflecting national pride and inspiring continued efforts. This success is a product of collaboration between the private sector and a workforce with both national and international expertise.
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