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7/23/25, 10:06 AM DGHR organises ‘Community Change Lab’ to advance ‘Year of Community’ objectives
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 talents are key drivers of institutional social
change and 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 themes to help 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 developing inclusive 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.