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6/26/25, 9:22 AM UAE: Research is key in enhancing human capital development and workplace resilience | Khaleej Times

The emirate of Dubai is continuously creating space for exploration by connecting government
institutions with academia. Ongoing collaborations between various government entities and leading

educational institutions are a prime example of this. These play a critical role in identifying, testing, and
implementing future-ready workplace strategies.

Such collaborations also transform research from theory into practice, from papers into policies and

ultimately, from insight to impact. Furthermore, students and government employees can unlock a
brand-new era of learning-based growth that is inclusive, sustainable, and smart by working together to
tackle questions of workplace culture, skills of the future, and the realities of HR systems.

It is critical for organisations to understand that Dubai’s global competitiveness rests not only on its
robust infrastructure and investment opportunities, but upon its capable, curious, and future-ready
workforce as well. A holistic ecosystem that values knowledge, rewards inquiry, and turns research into
real change, is necessary to continue nurturing world-class talents who can support the Emirate’s
ongoing growth journey.

Hence, workplace-based research should be viewed as a strategic imperative which guides all
organisational functions from hiring to employee training. This will help build a highly resilient workforce
that not only responds to change but evolves with it. Moreover, to positively transform government

workplaces, it is essential to address unanswered queries, led by the resilience and courage to seek
innovative solutions.

The writer is Director General of Dubai Government Human Resources Department.

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