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7/23/25, 10:07 AM DGHR organises ‘Community Change Lab’ to advance ‘Year of Community’ objectives - Middle East News 247

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 community, to launch
innovative ventures which can strengthen social integration, empower women, and support people of

determination and retirees through sustainable partnerships.

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