UAE Presents AI-Based Labor Market Model at BRICS Ministerial Meeting

Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-07-18 15:34:35 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS labor and employment ministers concluded a meeting in Hyderabad, India, and launched the BRICS CONECTA platform for sharing experiences and technologies on work and employment.
• The platform was presented as an Indian initiative under India's 2026 BRICS presidency, aimed at strengthening cooperation on workforce qualification, employment promotion and future professions.
• Indonesia proposed including future skills forecasting among BRICS CONECTA priority areas, citing South-South cooperation and practical solutions for workers and companies.
• The United Arab Emirates presented its AI-based labor market model, including public-private partnerships, talent attraction and flexible legislation.
• UAE officials said the private-sector workforce more than doubled in five years, registered companies rose 46%, and women's labor participation increased 109%.
• India and Brazil discussed cooperation on professional competencies, digital employment services, social protection and women's participation in the workforce.
• The meeting approved a joint declaration on social protection, women's labor participation, skills development, digital technologies and platform or gig workers.