The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is exploring more job opportunities for skilled Filipino workers as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeks to attract more foreign workers to support its 2025 growth and development plans.

On Wednesday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac reiterated the DMW’s commitment to seeking more overseas employment for Filipino workers while ensuring their protection and welfare while working in a foreign country.

“The DMW remains committed to ensuring that the OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) are positioned to become valuable contributors to the global workforce while ensuring their protection and success abroad,” Cacdac said in a news release.

During the Future of Work Forum at the World Governments Summit 2025 being held from Feb. 11 to 14, 2025 in Dubai, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar highlighted the country’s vision of attracting top global talent to drive innovation and economic growth.

He also underscored the importance of sustainable education in addressing skills gaps in the labor market.

The World Governments Summit brings together world leaders, experts, and institutions to discuss trends in key industries, including labor, health, education, climate change, technology, tourism, and emerging economies, among others.

In 2024, the DMW and UAE renewed their bilateral agreement, ensuring cooperation in employment opportunities, adherence to ethical standards of employment, and workers’ protection. (PNA)