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8/14/24, 10:21 AM DGHR organises second edition of Human Resources Forum for 2024 - Middle East News 247
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,

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