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DGHR organises second edition of Human Resources Forum for

2024

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13 Aug 2024, 00:39 GMT+10

DUBAI, 12th August, 2024 (WAM) -- Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has organised the second
Resources Forum with an aim to upskill and reskill the workforce. Hosted on Microsoft Teams, the forum titled 'Workforce U
attended by Abdulla Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the DGHR, along with department directors, section heads
specialists from the Dubai Government.

The forum pursued to equip department managers, section heads, and human resources specialists in the Dubai Governm
and capabilities to keep in pace with the rapid technological advancements, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (A
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 seco
Resources Forum showcases DGHR's commitment to enhancing the skills and capabilities of the workforce, in light of the r
developments, particularly in AI. The initiative is in line with the ambitious vision of our wise leadership to position the Duba
best globally in leveraging AI across its institutions. We, at DGHR, are dedicated to upskilling and reskilling the workforce, a
sustainable growth and maintaining competitiveness in the labour market. The forum serves as an ideal platform to share e
and global initiatives that ensure a prosperous future that is based on knowledge and innovation, especially amidst the exc
prevalent challenges that AI presents."

"We reaffirm our commitment to empowering our national cadres and equipping them with the requisite skills to drive digita
been dedicated to bolstering Dubai's efforts towards becoming the smartest city in the world across all sectors. This is in lin
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, which is aimed at
in Dubai, and boosting its competitiveness globally, further positioning it as the best city in the work to live, work and visit," A

Dr. Saeed Aldhaheri, Director of the Centre for Futures Studies, University of Dubai, gave a presentation titled 'Upskilling an
Workforce in the Era of Artificial Intelligence', during which he highlighted global trends that are impacting the future of work
technologies such as AI and automation. It also focussed on key areas such as the transition from hiring for jobs to hiring fo
sustainability, social responsibility, improvement of leadership roles, and data-driven human resources.

Dr. Aldhaheri further emphasised 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 presenta
The Stages of Developing and Building Workforce Skills', showcasing ADNOC's experience in enhancing employees' skills
innovative strategies devised by the company in the areas of lifelong learning and skill development to ensure its competitiv
sustainable economic growth.

During the forum, a discussion was also held on 'Skills Needed in the Future', which included basic skills and capabilities, t
skills, AI skills, basic digital skills, lifelong learning mentality, and learning flexibility.
The Forum further discussed the statistics from the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023, according to whi
would be completed by 2027, and 44 percent of the workforce skills would transform in the next five years. It also addresse
enhancing and restructuring skills to stay updated with the evolving labour market.

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