The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed on 30 January that senior officials from 16 Asian labour-sending and receiving countries will gather in Dubai for preparatory talks ahead of the 8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) ministerial session.(mohre.gov.ae)
Launched in 2008, the ADD is the Gulf’s principal forum for managing temporary contract migration along the Asia–GCC corridor. Topics on this year’s agenda include skills recognition, portable social-security schemes, platform-economy regulation and the impact of climate change on labour mobility. Observers from the ILO, IOM and the EU will also attend, underscoring the Dialogue’s growing international profile.(mohre.gov.ae)
For UAE employers, the meeting is more than diplomatic theatre. Policy ideas incubated at previous ADD rounds—most notably standard contracts for domestic workers and unified wage-protection tables—have later been written into UAE legislation. HR leaders therefore track the proceedings closely to anticipate compliance shifts that could affect recruitment costs and onboarding timelines.
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MoHRE officials signal that ‘skills of the future’ and green-economy jobs will dominate discussions, reflecting the UAE’s objective to align migration pathways with its Net-Zero 2050 strategy. Proposed pilots include mutual recognition of vocational certificates among ADD states and an electronic verification platform for employment contracts.
The ministerial session, set for 1 February, is expected to endorse at least two regional pilot projects. If adopted, employers may gain access to a pre-vetted talent pool in countries such as India, the Philippines and Indonesia, potentially cutting recruitment lead times by up to 40 %.
Launched in 2008, the ADD is the Gulf’s principal forum for managing temporary contract migration along the Asia–GCC corridor. Topics on this year’s agenda include skills recognition, portable social-security schemes, platform-economy regulation and the impact of climate change on labour mobility. Observers from the ILO, IOM and the EU will also attend, underscoring the Dialogue’s growing international profile.(mohre.gov.ae)
For UAE employers, the meeting is more than diplomatic theatre. Policy ideas incubated at previous ADD rounds—most notably standard contracts for domestic workers and unified wage-protection tables—have later been written into UAE legislation. HR leaders therefore track the proceedings closely to anticipate compliance shifts that could affect recruitment costs and onboarding timelines.
Whether you’re an HR director arranging entry permits for newly hired technicians or a consultant shuttling between ADD member states, VisaHQ can streamline the paperwork. Our online platform guides applicants through UAE visa requirements, offers real-time status tracking and provides dedicated support to ensure documents comply with the latest MoHRE directives—learn more at https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/
MoHRE officials signal that ‘skills of the future’ and green-economy jobs will dominate discussions, reflecting the UAE’s objective to align migration pathways with its Net-Zero 2050 strategy. Proposed pilots include mutual recognition of vocational certificates among ADD states and an electronic verification platform for employment contracts.
The ministerial session, set for 1 February, is expected to endorse at least two regional pilot projects. If adopted, employers may gain access to a pre-vetted talent pool in countries such as India, the Philippines and Indonesia, potentially cutting recruitment lead times by up to 40 %.
