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7/28/25, 9:51 AM From individual idea to government initiative - Emirates Projects
FROM INDIVIDUAL IDEA TO GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE

DGHR recognizes employee behind ‘Summer Working Hours’ proposal to reinforce culture of
participation and government innovation.

In line with its efforts to reinforce the role of human capital in improving government and institutional
performance, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) honored Dr Mohammed Suhail
Al Muhairi, a government employee in the emirate, for proposing the ‘Summer Working Hours’ initiative. This
recognition highlights his innovative contribution to enhancing the workplace environment and employee well-
being during the summer months. It also reflects the Department’s unwavering commitment to promoting a
culture of participation and innovation across government entities.

This recognition signifies DGHR’s ongoing efforts to encourage individual initiatives and innovative concepts
emerging from the government sector. The key objective of these ideas is to improve the public sector and
boost employees’ performance and service quality, aligning with the Dubai Government’s vision to create a
flexible work environment.

H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR Department, appreciated creative
talents within Dubai’s government work environment. He also underscored the Department’s progressive
strategy to invest in human capital by nurturing talents and empowering them to contribute meaningfully to
shape institutional policies that can transform and drive sustainable development across government entities.

H.E. said: “Dubai’s government entities remain committed to building a flexible work environment where
talents are empowered to thrive and suggest innovative ideas. With the right support, these ideas can be
translated into effective success stories that make a difference in the lives of employees and the wider
community, while shaping the future of the country’s public sector. This recognition is not just an
acknowledgement of a single idea. At DGHR, we believe that it is a reaffirmation of our deep-rooted
commitment to institutional innovation and our confidence in turning individual contributions into practical
solutions that help achieve Dubai’s vision of a more resilient and prosperous future.”

In line with this approach, DGHR adopted the innovative proposal and transformed it into an official
government decision under the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative. Launched in 2024 with the active participation
of several government entities, the initiative was designed to directly address employees’ requirements during
the summer months. It was launched through a pilot phase, during which the Department developed a
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