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DGHR honours the winners of the Research

Awards 2025

30/10/2025

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 capabilities, and providing decision-makers with practical solutions based on
precise scientific foundations.”

H.E. further added: “The exceptional participation in the inaugural edition showcases the rising awareness
among Dubai institutions on the significance of transforming scientific research into a well-established

methodological and institutional practice, in line with our wise leadership’s vision to build a rooted in constant
development and innovation. The research evaluation process was conducted ensuring a high level of

transparency and streamlined procedures, in collaboration with a distinguished group of faculty members
from partner universities. Strict criteria was applied, which included innovation, methodology, and practical

applicability, to ensure the quality and objectivity of the results. The results revealed an advanced level of
research maturity and thorough scientific understanding among participants.”
His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Future Foundation, delivered a speech

titled ‘Investment in Humanity and the Future of Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.’ He discussed the

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