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The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai and retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim signed a cooperation agreement to enhance career pathways for UAE nationals. Concluded at Ru'ya, Careers UAE 2026, the initiative will provide targeted recruitment, career counselling, and specialised skills development. The partnership aims to align national workforce capabilities with private sector market demands.
Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decree No. (24) of 2026 reconstituting Dubai's Supreme Fiscal Committee. The committee is chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, with Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh as Vice Chairman. The decree took effect immediately on September 30, 2026.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai placed among the world's leading cities for economic opportunity and quality of life in Boston Consulting Group's Cities of Choice 4.0 report. Dubai ranked fifth globally for economic opportunities—the only Middle Eastern city in the top five—and twelfth in social capital while leading globally in social connections. The 80-city study found both UAE hubs consistently outperforming global averages across resident experience indicators.
Artificial intelligence adoption among UAE businesses has increased to 72 percent from 53 percent a year ago, according to a joint study by Strand Partners, AWS, and the UAE AI Office. The surge comes alongside AWS's planned investment of up to AED 20.1 billion ($5.47 billion) in the country through 2037. Additionally, 85 percent of adopting companies noted that the technology accelerated their digital transformation.
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