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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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