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DGHR collaborates with Dubai AI Campus to accelerate AI-
driven workforce development

June 14, 2025

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department DGHR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Dubai AI Campus, a DIFC initiative and the largest dedicated hub for AI companies in the region, to advance the
development of human capital and future-proof the workforce across both public and private sectors. The key
objective of this agreement is to enhance local capabilities in line with the rapid advancements in the field of
artificial intelligence (AI) both regionally and globally.

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This strategic agreement is designed to facilitate collaboration in the development and delivery of dedicated training
and educational programs that equip individuals to use AI technologies across various key sectors. Through this joint
effort, the parties seek to train over 10,000 individuals by 2030, supporting Dubai’s ambitious goal of establishing
itself as a pioneering global hub for technology and innovation.

H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the DGHR, highlighted that the partnership with Dubai AI
Campus is a testament to the Department’s commitment to enhancing the skills of employees across both public and
private sectors and to empowering them to navigate the fast-evolving landscape of digital transformation.

Al Falasi said: “At DGHR, we consider investing in human capital as a major step towards attaining the vision of our
wise leadership in leading the global innovation and technology landscape and positioning Dubai at the forefront of
the world’s top knowledge economies. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in empowering our workforce with
skills to drive digital transformation across both public and private sectors with precision and agility. The move will
ensure the sustainability of economic and social development and ensure the emirate’s competitiveness in different
fields. In addition, this agreement signifies our unwavering commitment to shaping a prosperous future for the
coming generations by equipping them with vital knowledge and technologies and promoting a work environment
based on innovation, creativity, and institutional excellence.”

Furthermore, the collaboration comes in alignment with Dubai’s ambitious vision to attain global leadership in
technology and digital transformation. It also contributes to the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) by
developing a sustainable knowledge economy based on exploring and leveraging advanced global technologies to
strengthen the field of human resources.

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre DIFC, said:

“The development of a future-ready workforce is fundamental to Dubai’s ambition of becoming a global leader in
technology and innovation. This collaboration between DGHR and DIFC’s Dubai AI Campus underscores the
importance of aligning efforts across government entities to equip talent in the public and private sectors with
advanced AI capabilities. By investing in human capital and fostering cross-sector partnerships, we are creating the
foundations for a sustainable knowledge economy that will drive growth, competitiveness, and long-term prosperity
for the emirate.”

Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will jointly implement a series of training programs focused on real-
world applications, with courses tailored to meet the requirements of targeted segments in the labour market, such
as senior executives and mid-level managers. It will also include the provisions for hands-on training and practical
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