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8/13/24, 9:50 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 the 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

the 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, Prime Minister 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," Al Falasi added.

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

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