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7/1/25, 10:04 AM Dubai Government Human Resources Department organises 2nd Human Resources Forum of 2025 to discuss emerging trends in …
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.

The forum is one of the key knowledge initiatives launched by DGHR under the Dubai Government Flexibility Initiative, aimed
at fostering the exchange of knowledge and expertise among government entities. It supports the development of HR policies
that strengthen institutional performance and cultivate a skilled, adaptable workforce equipped to navigate future challenges.

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