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DGHR Organises First Edition Of 'Human Resources Forum For 2025' With Participation Of Leading Experts
And Specialists
Friday, February 28, 2025

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR)successfully organised the inaugural edition of the ‘Human Resources
Forum for 2025,’ under the theme ‘Big Data and Its Impact on Human Resources’. The forum highlighted the transformative role of big
data in driving strategic decision-making within the human resources sector, reinforcing Dubai’s commitment to digital excellence.

Held virtually through Microsoft Teams, the forum convened an esteemed panel of experts and specialists from various government
sectors.The initiative aligns with Dubai’s broader Digital Strategy, which seeks to digitise all aspects of life in the city, establish a
robust digital ecosystem, and foster a digitally empowered society.Additionally, the strategy is focused on boosting the digital economy,
enhancing Digital Wellbeing by 90 per cent,and achieving top rankings in the United Nations’ Local Online Service Index while
upskilling over 50,000 professionals with advanced digital qualifications.

The forum, designed for department directors, section heads, and HR professionals within the Dubai government, explored the vital role
of big data in improving strategic decision-making within the HR sector, enhancing institutional performance, and fostering innovation.

H.E. Abdulla Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR, emphasised the latest advancements in big data and its far-reaching
impact across various sectors. H.E.explained that big data is a driving force behind technological progress, enabling the analysis of vast
amounts of information and extracting actionable insights that contribute to informed decision-making.Furthermore, H.E. highlighted
the critical role of data science in enhancing the efficiency of institutional decisions, emphasising the importance of advanced analytics
in making precise and effective decisions, anticipating future trends, and mitigating risks.

H.E. Al Falasialso highlighted that leveraging data has become integral to boosting institutional performance, particularly in human
resources. By utilising data, organisations can enhance talent management strategies, increase productivity, improve employee
experience, and innovate solutions that promote growth in line with digital transformation objectives.

The forum featured presentations from a panel of experts. Dr. Sara AlShaya, Director of the Data and Statistics Department at Emirates
Health Services (EHS), delivered a presentation titled ‘Vital Data in the Healthcare Sector’, and Dr. Jassim Al Ali, Assistant Professor at
the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, explored the impact of big data on human resources.
Participants engaged in dynamic discussions and exchanged insights on enhancing data-driven decision-making, highlighting the
importance of staying ahead of future trends in process digitisation and integrating artificial intelligence in organisational operations.
By embracing these approaches, the forum emphasised the significance of leveraging big data to foster a culture of agility and
innovation in recruitment while contributing to the development of the work environment and enhancing overall team performance.

The event concluded with a series of practical recommendations to facilitate the implementation of digital solutions in HR management
with a particular focus on adopting data analytics as a crucial tool to support sustainable innovation and improve efficiency throughout
all facets of institutional operations.

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