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H.E. said: “The ‘Year of Community’ represents a national call to strengthen social solidarity
and cohesion, while expanding community participation in building a prosperous future. We

believe that national talents are key drivers of institutional social change and sustainable
development. In line with this vision, we have organised the ‘Community Change Lab’ initiative
to develop innovative, actionable solutions based on community-centric innovation. It can also

enhance the resilience of our government institutions, creating an environment that empowers
individuals to actively engage and contribute to change, supporting Dubai’s forward-looking

humanitarian and social agenda. This is why we emphasize the importance of the ‘Innovation
Club’ launched by the department as an open platform for all those involved in innovation and

development within government institutions. It plays a vital role in empowering their efforts
and ambitions to drive positive change and foster a culture of community-driven innovation,

ultimately contributing to sustainable development.”

The lab focused on four core themes to help forge a more resilient future that embraces

positive transformation, welcomes all segments of society, and affirms the role of individuals in
advancing sustainable social development, upholding DGHR’s visionary goals.

These include the Policies and Systems pillar, aimed at developing inclusive policies and

legislation, empowering all segments of society, specifically employees, people of
determination, women, retirees, and job seekers, while ensuring the sustainability of social

impact; the Empowerment and Capacity Building pillar for designing training programs, which
can enhance the skills of target groups, enabling their effective participation in community
initiatives and supporting institutional integration.

In addition, the Digital Empowerment and Artificial Intelligence pillar explored the role of digital

solutions and AI technologies in delivering innovative services that promote inclusion and
stimulate engagement. Meanwhile, the Social Participation and Partnerships pillar focused on

boosting cooperation between the public and private sectors, as well as the broader

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