DGHR Collaborates with Dubai AI Campus to Accelerate AI-driven Workforce Development
Source: WAM
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai AI Campus, a DIFC initiative and the largest dedicated hub for AI companies in the region, to advance the development of human capital and future-proof the workforce across both public and private sectors.
The key objective of this agreement is to enhance local capabilities in line with the rapid advancements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) both regionally and globally.
This strategic agreement is designed to facilitate collaboration in the development and delivery of dedicated training and educational programmes that equip individuals to use AI technologies across various key sectors.
Through this joint effort, the parties seek to train over 10,000 individuals by 2030, supporting Dubai’s ambitious goal of establishing itself as a pioneering global hub for technology and innovation.
Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the DGHR, highlighted that the partnership with Dubai AI Campus is a testament to the Department’s commitment to enhancing the skills of employees across both public and private sectors and to empowering them to navigate the fast-evolving landscape of digital transformation.
Al Falasi said, “At DGHR, we consider investing in human capital as a major step towards attaining the vision of our wise leadership in leading the global innovation and technology landscape and positioning Dubai at the forefront of the world’s top knowledge economies. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in empowering our workforce with skills to drive digital transformation across both public and private sectors with precision and agility. The move will ensure the sustainability of economic and social development and ensure the emirate’s competitiveness in different fields. In addition, this agreement signifies our unwavering commitment to shaping a prosperous future for the coming generations by equipping them with vital knowledge and technologies and promoting a work environment based on innovation, creativity, and institutional excellence.”
Furthermore, the collaboration comes in alignment with Dubai’s ambitious vision to attain global leadership in technology and digital transformation. It also contributes to the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) by developing a sustainable knowledge economy based on exploring and leveraging advanced global technologies to strengthen the field of human resources.
