What Happens If Migrant Workers Leave the UAE?

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Azad Zangana discusses the UAE's economic resilience and the impact of migrant workers on its labour market.

Oxford Economics explores the UAE’s resilient economic framework and its capacity to manage shifting demographic trends. Azad Zangana, Head of GCC Macroeconomic Analysis at Oxford Economics, joins Tim Elliott to discuss how proactive policy-making and digital transformation can safeguard growth, ensuring the labour market remains a robust engine for long-term prosperity and innovation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Host: Tim Elliott

Guest: Azad Zangana

Topics covered

• migrant workers
• UAE economy
• policy-making
• digital transformation
• labour market
• economic growth

Keywords

• migrant workers
• UAE
• economic framework
• policy-making
• digital transformation
• labour market
• growth
• innovation

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Organizations: Oxford Economics

Places: UAE

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