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DGHR Organises Community Change Lab To Advance Year Of Community Objectives

Aligning with the declaration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, designating
2025 as the ‘Year of Community’, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), represented by the Strategy and Excellence Department, organised the
‘Community Change Lab’ initiative. The innovative venture explored proposed mechanisms and solutions to prepare qualified human capital and encourage their participation
in both social and institutional ventures, upholding the objectives of the ‘Year of Community’, aimed at promoting social unityand sustainable development.
The lab convened officials from the Community Development Authority, Dubai Women Establishment, and Dubai Sports Council, along with representatives from the private
sector and leading experts from various fields. It also facilitated discussions on key themes and showcased high-impact ideas, which can enhance the community’s role in
fostering integration across diverse social groups.
H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, commended the productive collaboration among relevant
government entities for this venture, which aligns with the objectives of the ‘Year of Community’ as well as DGHR’s vision to establish a cohesive institutional framework
that promotes harmony and integration within the government system,ultimately benefiting individuals, institutions, and society.

H.E. said:“The ‘Year of Community’ represents a national call to strengthen social solidarity and cohesion, while expanding community participation in building a prosperous
future. We believe that national talentsare key drivers of institutional social changeand sustainable development. In line with this vision, we have organised the ‘Community
Change Lab’ initiative to develop innovative, actionable solutions based on community-centric innovation. It can also enhance the resilience of our government institutions,
creating an environment that empowers individuals to actively engage and contribute to change,supporting Dubai’s forward-looking humanitarian and social agenda. This is
why we emphasize the importance of the ‘Innovation Club’ launched by the department as an open platform for all those involved in innovation and development within
government institutions. It plays a vital role in empowering their efforts and ambitions to drive positive change and foster a culture of community-driven innovation, ultimately
contributing to sustainable development.”

The lab focused on four core themestohelp forge a more resilient future that embraces positive transformation, welcomes all segments of society, and affirms the role of
individuals in advancing sustainable social development, upholding DGHR’s visionary goals.
These include the Policies and Systems pillar, aimed at developinginclusive policies and legislation, empowering all segments of society, specifically employees, people of
determination, women, retirees, and job seekers, while ensuring the sustainability of social impact; the Empowerment and Capacity Building pillar for designing training
programs,which can enhance the skills of target groups, enabling their effective participation in community initiatives and supporting institutional integration.

In addition, the Digital Empowerment and Artificial Intelligence pillar explored the role of digital solutions and AI technologies in delivering innovative services that promote
inclusion and stimulate engagement. Meanwhile, the Social Participation and Partnerships pillar focused on boosting cooperation between the public and private sectors, as
well as the broader community, to launch innovative ventures which can strengthen social integration, empower women, and support people of determination and retirees
through sustainable partnerships.
The Community Change Lab served as a unique platform to transform strategic visions into tangible initiatives, aligning with DGHR’s innovative approach, which prioritises
human capital investment as a means to drive sustainable development. Moreover, the entity’s ongoing efforts contribute to empowering all segments of society, including
women, people of determination, retirees, and job seekers, while fostering active engagement and strengthening social cohesion.

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