Last Updated on: 29th June 2023, 12:51 am
Abu Dhabi Begins Talent Program To Create 13,600 Jobs
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) launched the Industrial Talent Scheme to meet the growing demand for knowledge-based jobs. The aim of this initiative is to develop and attract qualified workers in the industrial sector.
At the first Abu Dhabi Industrial Talent Majlis, Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi, Under-Secretary of State of ADDED, presented the program. The event brought together more than 100 leaders from different industries to discuss important topics such as labor market efficiency and contribution to the talent market.
The Industrial Talent Program will consist of a series of activities over the next five years aimed at matching supply and demand in the industry. These include awareness events for students and employers, as well as funded training and incentive programs.
The main partners of this initiative are the Abu Dhabi Human Resources Authority, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO), and the ADDED Industrial Development Bureau (IDB).
Talent development is central to Abu Dhabi’s AED10 billion investment to achieve the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS) goals. These targets include doubling the size of the manufacturing sector to AED172 billion, creating more than 13,600 skilled jobs, and increasing non-oil exports to AED178.8 billion by 2031.
Arafat Al Yafei, Managing Director of IDB, stressed Abu Dhabi’s focus on human development, sustainability, and a smart economy.
He said the launch of the Industrial Talent Program will accelerate the region’s transformation process by addressing the supply side of industrial change.
Al Yafei added that equipping talent with the required skills is crucial for future growth and proactively adapting to market trends and demands. He stressed the need for companies to improve their skills in the highly developed and digitized industry in order to remain competitive.
The program will initially focus on sectors such as food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, machinery, electrical and electronic products, and transport. By investing in these sectors, the program will support Abu Dhabi’s overall industrial development.
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