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3/1/24, 11:13 AM Dubai Government Human Resources Department reviews ways of enhancing employees’ well-being in Dubai Government

H.E. added: “The Forum serves as an ideal platform for observation and learning from
best practices, enabling interaction and engagement with experts and professionals in

occupational well-being. Participants can gain valuable insights and knowledge from the

experiences of these experts. Additionally, they can explore a diverse range of programs
initiatives, and activities that are designed to foster physical, psychological, and social

well-being of employees.”

Iman Saleh Bin Khatam, Director of Policy and Program Support at
DGHR, highlighted that the Human Resources Forum serves as an ideal platform for

exchanging ideas and suggestions, engaging in discussions to improve the welfare of
human resources, and exchanging shared visions and policies among departments on the

motivation and development of personnel and talents. Bin Khatam further emphasised the
importance of achieving a harmonious balance between the well-being of human

resources, fulfilling job responsibilities, and fostering an environment that ensures

positivity, excellence, creativity, productivity, and employee engagement. She highlighted
the significance of basing human resources welfare policies on scientific studies, global

best practices, and keeping pace with the evolving needs of modern work environments to
ensure their effectiveness and relevance.

Under the first pillar, Dr. Mansoor Habib, Senior Director of Employee Wellbeing at du, a

telecommunications company in the UAE, addressed employee well-being, highlighting
the delicate balance between leisure and responsibility. He further provided insights on

maintaining the balance between personal well-being and work responsibilities.
Additionally, Dr. Aysha Al Dhaheri, Head of the Health Promotion Section at Abu Dhabi

Public Health Centre, shed light on the centre’s practices, further emphasising that

improving employee health contributes to enhanced performance, increased productivity,
and better adaptability in daily work challenges. Moreover, Dr. Adil Sajwani, Consultant

Family Medicine at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, discussed the importance of promoting

psychological well-being among employees.

A discussion session was also organised under the second pillar, which centred on

promoting employee well-being within the Dubai government. Dr. Anwar Al Hammadi from

the Dermamed clinic, Dr. Ammar Al Banna from Emirates Health Services, Colonel Rashid
Abdul Rahman Bin Dhaboi from Dubai Police, and Dr. Nahed Al Awady from Dubai Health

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