The 2027 budget is being discussed. Department heads are asking for more people. Some employees are ready for bigger roles. Others may no longer match what the business needs. And HR is left with a difficult question: Who do we keep, who do we develop, and where do we actually need to hire? This is where workforce planning for 2027 in the UAE should begin. Not with a long list of vacancies. Start with the people you already have. 1. KEEP: Who Does the Business Need to Retain?