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7/1/25, 10:04 AM Dubai Government Human Resources Department organises 2nd Human Resources Forum of 2025
Aligned with the launch of the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, which will run from July 1 to September
12, 2025, the forum gathered general managers, executives, department heads, and HR professionals
to explore emerging trends in work patterns and support Dubai’s broader HR strategy. It also reinforced
DGHR’s dedication to fostering future-ready government capabilities and promoting adaptive,

sustainable, future-focused work models that enhance institutional efficiency in response to global
workforce transformations and enhance efficiency.

H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of Dubai Government Human Resources
Department, said: “This forum marks a significant step in our journey toward future readiness,

highlighting the importance of responsive policies that align with global labour markets. It provides a
strategic platform to examine emerging trends in workplaces and their impact on government
performance, ensuring our institutions remain agile, resilient, and capable of nurturing national talent for
the future.”

H.E. added: “In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, building flexible, tech-driven work environments has

become imperative to sustain institutional performance and elevate government services. At DGHR, we
are focused on enabling government entities to embrace innovative work models that not only improve
productivity but also enrich the employee experience. We are creating environments that foster

innovation, creativity, and excellence, an effort that aligns with our leadership’s vision of investing in
human capital to ensure sustainable development. This investment remains fundamental to Dubai’s
global economic leadership and its role as the benchmark for human capital development.”

The forum's program featured a range of presentations by distinguished local and international
speakers. This included Dr. Eesa Al Bastaki, President of University of Dubai, presenting ‘The Future of

HR in an Era of Flexibility’; H.E. Dr. Nabil Al Youssef, CEO of International Advisory Group and "Gov
Campus," exploring ‘Future Work Skills in the AI Age’; and Mr. Tom Flynn from Whiteshield examined
‘New Work Patterns and Their HR Future Impact’. These sessions concluded with a panel discussion on
HR best practices, featuring insights from key government leaders, including Amna Al Suwaidi (DGHR),

Dr. Yousif El-Ghalayini (Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government), and Colonel Dr. Ahmad
Alshehhi (Dubai Police GHQ).

The forum also addressed the challenges government entities face amid evolving work models and
showcased strategic approaches for developing agile, digitally-driven HR frameworks. These strategies
are designed to improve employee engagement, accelerate digital transformation, and ensure long-term

institutional resilience.

In addition, the forum reinforced the Dubai government’s dedication to creating flexible workplaces that
enhance employee well-being, elevate institutional performance, and promote societal stability. This
commitment aligns closely with the principles of the ‘Year of Community,’ which are participation,

humanity, and social cohesion.

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