Gateway to talent:

bridging Europe and the Emirates

secure YOUR PLACE

09 October

2025

Dubai

Partners of the event

As the global competition for high-skilled professionals intensifies, the UAE is emerging as a leading destination for international talent. Gateway to Talent is a high-level event designed by CVing Middle East, part of Group Umana, to explore innovative strategies for attracting and integrating European talent into the Emirati labor market. The initiative will also mark the official presentation of Apply Emirates, a digital platform dedicated to employer branding and cross-
border recruitment.

The event brings together key institutional stakeholders, business leaders, and academic voices to discuss new trends in global talent mobility.

CVing Middle East is currently developing cutting-edge solutions in the field of digital talent attraction and employer engagement - contributing to a broader vision of a more connected and competitive skilled workforce across regions.

Agenda Highlights

secure your place
4 PM – 5 PM
Registration & Welcome Coffee
5 PM – 5:30 PM
Institutional Welcome Remarks
Speakers:
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Representative of the Italian Embassy in the UAE
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Emirati Authority Representative (e.g., UAE Ministry of Human Resources)
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President, Umana SpA
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Presentation of "Apply Emirates":
A new digital gateway for connecting European talent with UAE-based companies
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Platform overview and strategic mission
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Key features for employers and candidates
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Early success cases and next steps
Speakers:
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Alessandro Loggi, CEO, CVing
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Louis Prévost, Country Manager, CVing Middle East
18:15 – 19:30
Panel Discussion: "Global Talent Attraction in the UAE"
Moderator:
Italiacamp
Panelists
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Sales Director, Indeed
Hiring data and trends in Emirati and Gulf talent acquisition
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Deputy Rector for Internationalization, LUISS Guido Carli University
Supporting international career paths and contributing to UAE competitiveness through education
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HR Director of main multinational company
The Emirati labor market: challenges and opportunities
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HR Director of an Emirati Company or Rapresentative of national authority
National vision for talent mobility and innovation
Topics of Discussion
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Building a global employer brand in competitive markets
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Leveraging digital tools for talent engagement
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Cultural integration, leadership development, and long-term retention in the UAE
6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Panel Discussion: "Global Talent Attraction in the UAE"
Topics of Discussion
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Evolving Trends in Talent Acquisition Across the Gulf
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Education as a Driver of Global Careers and National Competitiveness
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Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities in the Emirati Labor Market
7:30 PM – 8 PM
Audience Q&A
8 PM – 10 PM
Networking & Cocktail

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