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per cent of the total submissions, indicating the rising presence of national talents in

human resources research. She further mentioned that approximately 57 per cent of

participants were female, which reflects the growing role of Emirati women in research

and development fields.

She further stated that a wide base of young researchers from both government and

academic institutions was confirmed by the analysis of research submissions by

academic qualification, which revealed that those with Master’s and PhD degrees made

up 57 per cent of the total. Dr. Kamali emphasised that these findings showcase an

increasing institutional awareness on the significance of scientific research as a
strategic tool for advancing human resources policies and providing decision-makers

with scientific solutions that meet future needs and strengthen the government

innovation ecosystem.

During the ceremony, four winning research papers were honoured, showcasing the

most remarkable research results across the four award pillars. In the first pillar,

‘Employee Wellbeing in the Work Environment,’ the award was received by the student

Mouza Al Zaabi from Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU); in the

second pillar ‘Job Skills and Lifelong Learning,’ the prize was awarded to Mohammed

Ismail Al Ammarin from Dubai Health Authority; in the third pillar, ‘Human Resources

Management: Reality, Challenges and the Future,’ the award was won by Major Dr. Talal

Hussein Al Awadhi from General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs –

Dubai; and in the fourth pillar, ‘Developing Human Resources Systems and Policies in

the Dubai Government,’ Juma Al Mutawa from Dubai Government Human Resources

Department received the award.

The winning research abstracts were also briefly presented during the ceremony, with

each first-place winner outlining their research, its applied results, and key practical