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DGHR Organises Community Change Lab To Advance Year Of

Community Objectives

(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 unityand 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 talentsare key drivers of institutional social changeand 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 themestohelp 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 developinginclusive 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.
The Community Change Lab served as a unique platform to transform strategic visions into tangible initiatives, aligning with DGHR’s
innovative approach, which prioritises human capital investment as a means to drive sustainable development. Moreover, the entity’s
ongoing efforts contribute to empowering all segments of society, including women, people of determination, retirees, and job seekers,
while fostering active engagement and strengthening social cohesion.

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