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Mid East Info
a day ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
As part of its efforts to enhance efficiency of government work Dubai Government Human Resources Department organises 2nd Human Resources Forum of 2025 to discuss emerging trends in work patterns and
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department DGHR hosted the second edition of its 'Human Resource Forum of 2025', under the theme 'New Work Patterns and Their Impact on the Future of Human Resources,' to explore the evolving dynamics of the workplace. The event congregated leading experts and specialists from Dubai's government entities. Aligned with the launch of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative, which will run from July 1 to September 12, 2025, the forum gathered general managers, executives, department heads, and HR professionals to explore 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. 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.
Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Dubai to begin summer working hours for government agencies
Government entities in Dubai are set to implement the 'Our Summer is Flexible' programme on Tuesday, introducing flexible working hours in the public sector until September 12. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) said it will be implemented based on each entity's discretion. The first group will work eight hours from Monday to Thursday and enjoy Friday as a full holiday, while the second group will work seven hours from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday. The move is "aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees", the authority said, adding that it follows the "success of its pilot phase in 2024". Results from the pilot implementation across 21 government entities in 2024 reportedly demonstrated increased productivity, improved work environment quality, and an increase in employee satisfaction and happiness levels to nearly 98 per cent.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Government Human Resources Department organises 2nd Human Resources Forum of 2025
Dubai: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) hosted the second edition of its 'Human Resource Forum of 2025', under the theme 'New Work Patterns and Their Impact on the Future of Human Resources,' to explore the evolving dynamics of the workplace. The event congregated leading experts and specialists from Dubai's government entities. Aligned with the launch of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative, which will run from July 1 to September 12, 2025, the forum gathered general managers, executives, department heads, and HR professionals to explore 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. 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. For further information, please contact: Orient Planet Group (OPG) Email: media@
TAG 91.1
3 days ago
- Business
- TAG 91.1
Dubai to begin summer working hours for government agencies
Government entities in Dubai is set to begin its "Our Summer is Flexible' programme on Tuesday, reducing working hours in the public sector until September 12. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) said it will be implemented based on each entity's discretion. The first group will work eight hours from Monday to Thursday and enjoy Friday as a full holiday, while the second group will work seven hours from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday. The move is "aimed at enhancing work-life balance for government employees", the authority said, adding that it follows the "success of its pilot phase in 2024". Results from the pilot implementation across 21 government entities in 2024 reportedly demonstrated increased productivity, improved work environment quality, and an increase in employee satisfaction and happiness levels to nearly 98 per cent.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dubai launches citywide 4 day work week for government employees: Will the private sector follow?
Dubai government employees will enjoy a four-day work week starting July 1, 2025. The 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative aims to boost work-life balance. This follows a successful pilot program in 2024. Employees will be divided into two groups with slightly different schedules. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi says this reflects Dubai's commitment to employee well-being. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is Dubai's 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative? Who is eligible for the 4 day week in Dubai? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why is Dubai implementing a 4-day work week? What about private sector workers? This Islamic New Year brings a summer gift to government employees in Dubai , a rare perk that a tiny percentage of people enjoy worldwide. Starting July 1, 2025, government employees in Dubai will shift to a four-day work week or reduced summer hours under the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) launches this to improve work-life balance and productivity, and it will run until September 12, flexible work hour announcement is followed by a successful pilot program launched in 2024. This announcement comes amid a global wave of interest in four-day work and companies in countries like Japan, the UK, Iceland, Australia, and Canada have already implemented or piloted reduced working hours, with many reporting improvements in employee retention, mental health, and overall initiative, introduced by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), is to create a better work environment for public sector employees during the summer the reduced working hours, employee well-being increases, productivity increases, and workers can spend more time with their families, especially during the school year's pilot involved 21 government entities and reportedly led to higher levels of employee satisfaction, happiness, and flexible work policy applies to all employees of Dubai government entities. However, the work schedules will vary slightly, depending on which group an employee is placed employees will be divided into two groups with the following options:In Group 1, employees work from Monday to Thursday for 8 hours daily, with Friday off, for a total of 32 work 2nd Group works 7 hours per day from Monday to Thursday and 4.5 hours on Friday, for a total of 32.5 hours per to Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of DGHR, the move reflects Dubai's ongoing commitment to creating a people-centric government that balances institutional efficiency with employee well-being.'This initiative demonstrates our firm commitment to enhancing the government work environment, making it more adaptable and responsive to the needs of employees and the community,' he initiative also aligns with the UAE's 'Year of Community', which aims to reinforce family ties and overall social the 4-day work week and reduced hours apply only to public sector employees. However, there is growing support for expanding flexible work policies to the private a white paper released in January and a government survey, Dubai officials pointed out that broader adoption of remote work and flexible hours could help ease traffic congestion and improve there are no signs of the government officially introducing an immediate remote working policy or reduced working hours, this suggests the government's preference for such a policy if it is implemented in the study also found that a hybrid model, which combines a centralized workplace with a work-from-home option, enhances productivity, inclusivity, and employee it revealed that companies adopting a remote work policy can attract a broader pool of candidates, including those with at-home caregiving responsibilities or individuals limited by their proximity to an office.
