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Dr Yousef Al Assaf, President, RIT Dubai, said "At Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai, we aim to

create an integrated business ecosystem with both the public and private sectors, centered on leveraging

advanced technology as a tool for innovation and creativity, to meet market demands—thus, enhancing

institutional and strategic effectiveness across both sectors. Therefore, we are pleased to participate as a

key partner in launching the inaugural Research Awards of the Dubai Government’s Human Resources

Department for 2025. Our goal is to strengthen the role of technology in empowering Dubai Government

employees and participating students, helping them develop their skills and projects and transition toward

a future that serves the job market and Dubai’s leadership as a global city."

H.E. Dr Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of

Government (MBRSG), highlighted that the research award fosters a culture of scientific research in

human resources, playing a crucial role in shaping governmental policies and enhancing institutional

performance. H.E. also explained that MBRSG is committed to supporting innovative research that enables

decision-makers to enhance evidence-based policies. H.E. Al Marri further noted that the award serves as

a platform to nurture creativity in the sector, ensuring that the resulting research positively shapes the

future, while keeping pace with labor market changes.

DGHR has outlined specific criteria for evaluating the research submission based on innovation, originality,

clarity of objectives, methodological precision, quality of analysis and findings, as well as the research’s

impact on elevating the government work environment. Original and unpublished research works in both

Arabic and English are eligible for the competition.