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DGHR Organises Second Edition Of Human Resources Forum For 2024

Monday, August 12, 2024

Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has recently organised the second edition
of the Human Resources Forum with an aim to upskill and reskill the workforce. Hosted on Microsoft
Teams, the forum titled ‘Workforce Upskilling & Reskilling’, was attended by His Excellency
Abdulla Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the DGHR, along with department directors,
section heads, and human resources specialists from Dubai Government.

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

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