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role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the government work environment and the importance of investing in
the development of human skills to stay updated with future transformations and accelerate institutional

innovation. H.E. further explained that as human capital is the cornerstone of a knowledge-based economy,
institutions must invest in it to ensure preparedness for the technological transformations the world is

experiencing. He also emphasised that Dubai’s most precious resource for a more sustainable and
prosperous future is its integrated ecosystem, which fosters innovation and invests in human capital.

Dr. Amira Kamali, Project Manager of the DGHR Research Awards 2025, presented the key statistics
obtained from the inaugural edition of the awards. She revealed that 49 research papers met all required

criteria, while approximately 30 per cent of submissions were excluded. She also highlighted that Emirati
researchers formed 78 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 recommendations for fostering innovation and

developing the government HR ecosystem.
During the conclusion of the ceremony, the success of initiative and its inaugural edition were commended,

along with DGHR announcing its plan to launch the second edition in 2026. This move drives the regional
scientific research movement and contributes to the development of the government HR ecosystem at
individual and institutional levels.

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