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8/7/24, 10:12 AM News: DGHR, MBRF and UNDP join forces to prepare a ‘future-ready’ workforce
DGHR, MBRF and UNDP join forces to prepare a ‘future-ready’

workforce

SKILLING LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT #ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE #FUTURETALENT

Anjum Khan 25 Reads

Through the FutureSkills4All initiative, DGHR, MBRF, and UNDP aim to help talent enhance their
skills and stay competitive in a fast-changing job market.

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has partnered with the Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) to support the 'FuturekillSs4All' initiative.

The 'FutureSkills4All' programme, launched by MBRF and UNDP in collaboration with Coursera, aims to
empower Dubai Government employees by providing access to upskilling and training opportunities.
This initiative helps local talent enhance their skills and stay competitive in a fast-changing job market,
by offering a diverse range of courses, covering both technical skills like Artificial Intelligence, data
science, and financial technology, as well as soft skills like personal development, people skills, digital
literacy, and job readiness. The initiative is inclusive of government workers, as well as, recent graduates,
job seekers, experienced professionals, and innovators in the private sector. By fostering innovation and
creativity, this initiative aims to contribute to Dubai’s goal of becoming a global leader in knowledge
and excellence.

The 'FutureSkills4All' initiative also offers free, top-tier courses and training programmes from global
companies like Google, Meta, and IBM, specifically tailored for Dubai Government employees. By
joining forces, DGHR and MBRF are not only enhancing the skills of the current workforce but also
paving the way for future generations to thrive in a knowledge-driven economy.

Highlighting the DGHR Dept’s collaboration with MBRF and UNDP, H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi,
Director General, said, “the significance of coordinated efforts in attaining its mission to empower
human resources with futuristic skills, thus supporting Dubai’s future visions by fostering innovative
talents and creative minds while propelling sustainable development. The collaboration with MBRF and
UNDP in the framework of this strategic initiative facilitates the empowerment of the government of
Dubai’s human resources by offering educational programmes and innovative training methods that
improve their future readiness and the capacity to keep up with rapid changes in the current working
environments.”

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, also expressed, "We are thrilled to expand the reach of this
initiative and reinforce our partnership with DGHR. This move is vital to enhancing the skills and
competencies of Dubai Government employees, elevating their preparedness to keep up with the ever-
changing labour market. We firmly believe in the significance of empowering individuals and enriching

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