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The webinars by DGHR in this collaboration are highly significant as they provide insights from

global experts while highlighting the economy and global trade, as well as the challenges and

opportunities present. These webinars also address a wide range of topics that are of interest to
the business community, which includes entrepreneurs, merchants, suppliers, investors, as well as

SMEs.”

“These discussions also offer a unique opportunity to share approaches for promoting inclusivity

and balance in the workplace and discover strategies for creating a more diverse and sustainable

economic landscape. To maximise institutional efficiency and ensure that human development
programs are in sync with current trends, they also focus on improving policies related to human

resource empowerment, making these programs more compatible with the national goals,” Al-

Falasi added.

Iman Saleh Bin Khatam, Director of Policy and Program Support at DGHR, inaugurated the

webinar on ‘Promoting Gender Balance in the Workforce’, and during her opening remarks, she

presented an overview of the UAE’s initiatives to advance gender balance and highlighted its
impact on various workforce policies and regulations. The webinar also featured a series of panel

discussions that delved into topics such as equal pay, non-discrimination, and career advancement

opportunities.

Bin Khatam also highlighted the significance of webinars as influential platforms for analysing the

current economic landscape, including its developments and challenges, and covered a range of

subjects that are becoming increasingly important in the fields of international trade, business,
and human resources. In addition, Bin Khatam explained how DGHR's webinars have the potential

to accelerate the adoption of best practices and methodologies for institutional operations and

service delivery. She stated that it not only ensures gender balance through human resource
policies and regulations but also explores the future features of work environments and job skills.