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7/24/25, 9:30 AM DGHR organises ‘Community Change Lab' to advance ‘Year of Community' objectives

DGHR organises ‘Community Change Lab' to advance ‘Year of
Community' objectives

Dubai, 22 July 2025: Aligning with the declaration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, designating 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’, the Dubai Government Human
Resources Department (DGHR), represented by the Strategy and Excellence Department, organised the ‘Community Change Lab’
initiative. The innovative venture explored proposed mechanisms and solutions to prepare qualified human capital and encourage
their participation in both social and institutional ventures, upholding the objectives of the ‘Year of Community’, aimed at promoting
social unity and sustainable development.
The lab convened officials from the Community Development Authority, Dubai Women Establishment, and Dubai Sports Council,
along with representatives from the private sector and leading experts from various fields. It also facilitated discussions on key
themes and showcased high-impact ideas, which can enhance the community’s role in fostering integration across diverse social
groups.
H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, commended the
productive collaboration among relevant government entities for this venture, which aligns with the objectives of the ‘Year of
Community’ as well as DGHR’s vision to establish a cohesive institutional framework that promotes harmony and integration within
the government system, ultimately benefiting individuals, institutions, and society.
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

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