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The system, approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown
Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The

Executive Council of Dubai, aims to identify and prepare top-performing employees for
critical roles within government entities.

The Executive Council Resolution No. (81) of 2024 mandates the implementation of the

Succession Planning System across all government entities, excluding those on temporary
contracts, special contracts, secondments, and retirees, according to a statement by

the Dubai Media Office (DMO).

New executive council resolution aims to strengthen corporate risk
management in Dubai

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has been tasked with

developing and approving the necessary procedures, timelines, and templates to facilitate
the system’s implementation.

According to the resolution, employees are nominated for the succession planning process

by their respective departments, in coordination with unit heads and with the employee’s

consent.

The nominations must align with the resolution’s provisions, procedural guidelines, the
entity’s strategic and operational requirements, and Emiratisation policies, the statement

said.

The DGHR will be responsible for regularly reviewing the provisions of the resolution,
recommending amendments, and submitting them for approval to the relevant authorities.

The department will also monitor the government entities’ compliance with the system.

The Succession Planning System is effective immediately, as per the publication of the
resolution in the Official Gazette.

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