The Abdulla Al Ghurair UAE Skills Pulse Report 2025: Aligning Talent with Tomorrow

UAE skills platform supporting Emirati youth development

The UAE is charting a bold path toward shaping the future of work, leveraging innovation, technology, and human potential to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving global economy. 

As the country continues to strengthen UAE skills and invest in initiatives such as the UAE Skills Platform, understanding the evolving needs of talent and employers has never been more important.

This report reveals key talent trends shaping the nation’s workforce, using real-time labor market intelligence, powered by Cornerstone on Demand, to analyse evolving employer demands, emerging skill gaps, and the rising importance of technical and human skills. The report also introduces Massar Al Ghurair, an AI-powered platform connecting Emirati youth to tailored learning and employment opportunities.

Combining data-driven insights with practical recommendations, the report supports the vision of Skill Tomorrow by offering guidance for educators, employers, and policymakers to build a resilient, future-ready UAE workforce while advancing the broader national skills transformation program in UAE.

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