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10/30/25, 9:02 AM DGHR Honours The Winners Of The Research Awards 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 role of artificial

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