Summary of the UAE‘s Attractiveness to Global Talent & High Quality of Life (Based on 2025 Reports)
This text highlights the UAE’s critically important rise as a global hub for talent and a desirable place to live and work, based on reports released in September 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the key findings:
1. Exceptional Openness & Talent attraction:
* High Influx: The UAE has the highest rate globally of both immigrant and international student influx.
* Attracting “Minds” & AI Skills: It ranks 2nd in attracting general talent (“minds”) and 3rd in attracting skills specifically related to Artificial Intelligence.
* External Openness: The UAE is 2nd globally in exceptional external openness.
2.Global Talent Report 2025 – Top 10 Ranking:
* 9th Globally: The UAE jumped eight places to reach 9th in the International Institute for Administrative Progress’s Global Talent Report, entering the top 10 for the first time.
* Outperforming Advanced Nations: It surpassed countries like Austria,Canada,Finland,Germany,and Norway in nurturing talent.
* Key Strengths (according to the report):
* Readiness (1st Globally): Strong availability of skills and competencies in the labor market.
* Attractiveness (12th Globally): Ability to attract and benefit from global talent.
* Investment & Development (Improved): Advanced 6 places in developing national competencies.
* Overall score: 77.86 points, ranking 1st in 5 competitive indicators and top 10 in 15.
3.expat Insider 2025 – High Quality of Life:
* 2nd Globally (Quality of Life): Ranked second worldwide for quality of life, after Spain.
* Personal Security (1st Globally): 87% of expats feel secure, significantly above the global average (56%).
* Basic services (1st globally): Excellent digital infrastructure and ease of online government transactions.
* Healthcare (3rd Globally in Quality, 6th in Availability): High-quality healthcare, though expensive.
* Environment & climate (20th Globally): Positive due to government support for environmental policies.
* Cultural & Culinary Scene: High satisfaction with restaurants (83%) and cultural life (78%).
* 7th Globally: Ranked among the best destinations to live and work for expats.
the reports paint a picture of the UAE as a rapidly developing, welcoming, and high-quality environment for both skilled professionals and individuals seeking a secure and fulfilling lifestyle. The country’s proactive policies and investments are clearly paying off in attracting global talent and enhancing its international reputation.
