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Dubai Government Human Resources Department launches research

study in partnership with American University in Dubai to assess

government employees’ readiness for AI

Dubai, October 15, 2025: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)

launched a research project in collaboration with the American University in Dubai, as part of

Dubai Government’s strategic vision to pioneer digital transformation and AI innovation. The key

aim of the study is to assess Dubai Government employees’ readiness to adopt generative AI tools

in the workplace.

This initiative is a step forward in the government’s efforts to empower its human capital with the

latest technological tools required to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. It promotes

enhanced government performance and fostering innovation, further inspiring work

environments, which are in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai

AI vision.

Assim Al Khaja, Director of Human Resources Information Department at DGHR, said:
“In the current era of rapid technological advancements and smart applications, adopting artificial

intelligence has become a strategic necessity and a key tool for creating government systems that

are prepared for the future. Through this study, we seek to gain insightful information and

precisely conduct assessment of institutional and readiness of human capital, further enabling

government entities to design advanced policies and programs that drive digital transformation

and make sustainable developmental impact efficiently and effectively.”

Dr. Assaad Farah, Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dean of the School of Business

at AUD, added: “At the American University in Dubai, we pleased to collaborate with DGHR on