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8/14/24, 10:21 AM DGHR organises second edition of Human Resources Forum for 2024
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.

During the forum, a discussion was also held on ‘Skills Needed in the Future’, which included basic skills and
capabilities, technical and specialised skills, AI skills, basic digital skills, lifelong learning mentality, and learning
flexibility.

Statistics and Analysis

The Forum further discussed the statistics from the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023,

according to which 42 per cent of job tasks would be completed by 2027, and 44 per cent of the workforce skills
would transform in the next five years. It also addressed the significance of enhancing and restructuring skills to
stay updated with the evolving labour market.

The forum is a testament to DGHR’s commitment towards the directives of the wise leadership, which seeks to

prepare Dubai for technological transformations, and the AI era, along with developing specialised expertise and
skills to support global technological advancement.

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