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DGHR honours the winners of the Research Awards 2025

These awards underscore its continued support for institutional scientific research

Dubai, October 29, 2025

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) honoured the winners

of its Research Awards 2025 during an official ceremony, which was attended by
various representatives of government entities and universities, including the

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the

Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), Hamdan Bin Mohammed

Smart University (HBMSU), and the Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai. The

inaugural edition of the Awards witnessed exceptional engagement and turnout from

academic and institutional entities from across Dubai.

In the inaugural edition, 27 entities from academic and public institutions submitted

70 research papers, 11 of which were written by university students. This participation

is a testament to the key role of scientific research as a strategic tool in supporting

government policies, enhancing the quality of institutional work, and advancing human

capital.

His Excellency Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al-Falasi, Director General of DGHR,

highlighted that the Research Awards reflect DGHR’s commitment to supporting

applied scientific research across all HR-related disciplines. H.E. stated that scientific

research serves as a key driver of human capital development and government work

innovation. H.E. said, “It was a great pleasure to witness the remarkable success

achieved by the inaugural edition of the Research Awards. Recognised as an innovative
strategic platform, the awards play a crucial role in creating a sustainable, knowledge-

and innovation-driven human resources ecosystem, along with enhancing research