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8/13/24, 9:46 AM DGHR organises second edition of Human Resources Forum for 2024

The forum pursued to equip department managers, section heads, and human resources specialists in
the Dubai Government with necessary skills and capabilities to keep in pace with the rapid technological
advancements, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Moreover, the forum highlighted the
ongoing trends that have the potential to affect the workforce’s future.

Abdulla Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the Dubai Government Human Resources

Department, said: “The second edition of Human Resources Forum showcases DGHR’s commitment to
enhancing the skills and capabilities of the workforce, in light of the rapid technological developments,
particularly in AI. The initiative is in line with the ambitious vision of our wise leadership to position Dubai

Government as one of the best globally in leveraging AI across its institutions. We, at DGHR, are
dedicated to upskilling and reskilling the workforce, as it is vital for ensuring sustainable growth and
maintaining competitiveness in the labour market. The forum serves as an ideal platform to share
expertise and showcase local and global initiatives that ensure a prosperous future that is based on
knowledge and innovation, especially amidst the exceptional opportunities and prevalent challenges

that AI presents,”

“We reaffirm our commitment to empowering our national cadres and equipping them with the requisite

skills to drive digital transformation. DGHR has been dedicated to bolstering Dubai’s efforts towards
becoming the smartest city in the world across all sectors. This is in line with the wise vision of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and
Ruler of Dubai, which is aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Dubai, and boosting its competitiveness
globally, further positioning it as the best city in the work to live, work and visit,” H.E. Al Falasi, added.

Forum Agenda

H.E. Dr. Saeed Aldhaheri, Director of the Centre for Futures Studies, University of Dubai, gave a
presentation titled ‘Upskilling and Reskilling the Skills of the Workforce in the Era of Artificial
Intelligence’, during which he highlighted global trends that are impacting the future of workforce skills,

including technologies such as AI and automation. It also focussed on key areas such as the transition
from hiring for jobs to hiring for skills, green economy, sustainability, social responsibility, improvement of
leadership roles, and data-driven human resources. H.E. further emphasised on the importance of
enhancing workforce skills to stay abreast with digital transformations.

Additionally, Mariam Al Suwaidi, senior vice president of shared services at ADNOC Sour Gas, gave an

in-depth presentation titled ‘ADNOC Academy: The Stages of Developing and Building Workforce Skills’,
showcasing ADNOC’s experience in enhancing employees’ skills. She further highlighted innovative
strategies devised by the company in the areas of lifelong learning and skill development to ensure its
competitiveness and maintaining sustainable economic growth.

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