Dubai Government Human Resources Department Hosts Second HR Forum of 2025 to Explore Future Work Trends

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) successfully held the second edition of its Human Resources Forum for 2025, under the theme “New Work Patterns and Their Impact on the Future of Human Resources.” The forum brought together government leaders and HR professionals to explore how shifting work models are influencing public sector performance and institutional resilience.

Timed to coincide with the launch of “Our Flexible Summer”, an initiative running from July 1 to September 12, 2025, the forum attracted general managers, executives, department heads, and HR specialists from across Dubai’s government ecosystem. It underscored DGHR’s commitment to cultivating future-ready, tech-driven work environments that promote innovation and sustainable development.

Shaping the Future of Work in Government

H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of DGHR, emphasized the importance of adaptability:

“This forum marks a pivotal moment in our journey toward future-readiness. It provides a platform to assess how emerging global labour trends affect our institutions, allowing us to build flexible, resilient, and talent-driven workplaces aligned with our leadership’s vision.”

H.E. Al Falasi added that investing in human capital is critical for Dubai’s continued global competitiveness, and that embracing new work patterns will be key to elevating service quality, enhancing employee well-being, and ensuring institutional agility.

Thought Leadership and Insights

The forum featured expert presentations from prominent regional and global speakers:

• Dr. Eesa Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – “The Future of HR in an Era of Flexibility”

• H.E. Dr. Nabil Al Youssef, CEO of International Advisory Group – “Future Work Skills in the AI Age”

• Tom Flynn, Partner at Whiteshield – “New Work Patterns and Their HR Future Impact”

A panel discussion followed, focusing on HR best practices in government, with insights from:

• Amna Al Suwaidi – DGHR

• Dr. Yousif El-Ghalayini – Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government

• Colonel Dr. Ahmad Alshehhi – Dubai Police GHQ

Advancing Flexibility and Innovation in the Public Sector

Forum sessions highlighted strategies for building digitally integrated, flexible HR systems that boost employee engagement and accelerate transformation across government entities. The discussions addressed the challenges of evolving work models, with emphasis on:

• Flexible work arrangements

• AI-driven HR frameworks

• Institutional resilience and agility

• Enhanced productivity and workforce well-being

These themes reflect Dubai’s broader strategy to maintain its position as a global leader in human capital development, aligned with the national values outlined in the Year of Community, emphasizing participation, compassion, and social cohesion.

A Key Initiative Under the Dubai Government Flexibility Initiative

This HR forum is one of DGHR’s flagship knowledge-sharing platforms, launched under the Dubai Government Flexibility Initiative. It aims to drive collaboration among government entities, support strategic HR planning, and build a workforce capable of thriving in rapidly evolving environments.

By embracing emerging trends and technology-driven work models, Dubai continues to lead by example in reshaping the future of government HR and empowering its institutions for sustainable success.