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The Forum analysed strategies aimed at enhancing the well-being of employees within the Dubai
government. It further focussed on two pivotal pillars: ‘Employee Health and Promoting Their

Psychological Health,’ and ‘Lessons Learnt from the Best Practices.’

His Excellency Abdulla Ali Bin Zayd Al Falasi, Director-General of the DGHR, said:

“Occupational well-being stands as a vital aspect that affects employee happiness, satisfaction,

and productivity, further influencing the quality of government services. Recognising the
significance of refining the government work system, the Dubai Government Human Resources

Department is committed to creating a work environment that not only motivates and comforts
employees but also ensures a harmonious work-life balance. Aligned with the vision of His

Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the

UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the inaugural Human Resources Forum for 2024 is being organised,
seeking to establish the groundwork for occupational well-being and leverage innovative

technologies to cultivate a flexible work environment tailored to the demands of future jobs, with

the goal of positively impacting employee happiness.”

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

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