DGHR Launches First Workshop To Promote Research Awards 2025 For National Talents

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) recently hosted an online workshop to introduce the 'Research Awards 2025'. This initiative aligns with DGHR's strategic vision to empower local talents, including government staff and university students, while enhancing Dubai's human resources framework. The award aims to foster innovative scientific solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces.

Over 300 participants attended the virtual workshop, including employees from various government bodies and students from partner universities such as Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), and Rochester Institute of Technology of Dubai (RIT Dubai).

Abdulla Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of DGHR, emphasised the significance of the Research Awards. He stated that it represents a pivotal step in fostering a workplace culture centred on creativity, innovation, and practical knowledge across multiple fields. This initiative aims to create a flexible and sustainable government ecosystem.

Al Falasi further explained, "The Research Awards serves as a strategic platform to advance critical thinking and facilitate robust national knowledge production, further supporting key decision-making processes and policy formulation. The award aims to encourage talented individuals, including government employees and university students, to conduct scientific research that addresses both present challenges and leverages future opportunities. It also seeks to combine scientific research and institutional development, as a means to enhance government efficiency. Hence, the initiative reflects our broader vision to promote human capital development and invest in national capabilities, further consolidating Dubai’s position as a global leader in efficiency, sustainability and knowledge-based governance."

The workshop was led by Dr Amira Kamali, Human Resources Consultant at DGHR. She outlined the award's strategic objectives, categories, submission procedures, and evaluation criteria. Dr Kamali highlighted its importance as a dynamic platform for enhancing applied research activities within the government sector.

Four specialised scientific sessions were part of the workshop. These sessions addressed key challenges and opportunities in human resources with contributions from notable academics. Topics included ‘Employee Wellbeing in the Work Environment’ by Dr Hamda Khansaheb from MBRU; ‘Human Resources Management: Reality, Challenges, and Future’ by Dr Yousif Al Ghalayini from MBRSG; ‘Developing Human Resources Systems and Policies in Dubai Government’ by Dr Ayman Ibrahim from RIT Dubai; and ‘Job Skills and Lifelong Learning’ by Professor Mostafa Hassan from HBMSU.

Future Plans for Awareness

The deadline for submitting research proposals is set for 9th August 2025. Winners will be announced in October this year. To further raise awareness about the award's objectives and boost participation among government employees and university students, DGHR plans another awareness workshop in May.

The Research Awards reflect leadership's vision for developing effective strategies for human resource empowerment. By adopting globally recognised best practices in institutional work, this goal can be achieved through active involvement of national talents in creating innovative work models that are sustainable and future-ready.

With inputs from WAM