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4/24/24, 4:03 PM Dubai HR dept and OECD join forces to boost trade, growth
Dubai HR dept and OECD

join forces to boost trade,
growth

DUBAI, 1 days ago

The Dubai Government Human
Resources Department (DGHR)
has signed a partnership
agreement with the Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) to host a
series of webinars focusing on
different strategies and
opportunities for advancing
economic growth and enhancing
global trade, a report said.

As part of the agreement, the Dubai
DGHR hosted a series of
webinars to address various
topics, such as 'Using Analytics for Future Skills', 'Job Quality in the Future of Work', 'Capability-
Building Practices in the Public Service', and 'Promoting Gender Balance in the Workforce and
'Generative Artificial Intelligence and the world of work’, Emirates News Agency, WAM, said.
In addition to highlighting the challenges that have affected the international trade system, the
webinars also featured keynote speakers and experts from top economies who offered their insights
on best practices.

Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al-Falasi, Director General of the DGHR, said: “We are thrilled to advance
our collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and
benefit from its knowledge and experiences of over six decades.

“The partnership comes as a step towards our goal of implementing international best practices to
update policies pertaining to the empowerment of human resources, improve government
performance, and enhance productivity, all of which will eventually boost Dubai's competitiveness.

“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.”
Iman Saleh Bin Khatam, Director of Policy and Programme 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.

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