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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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