Dubai Human Resources Forum 2026 to Tackle Assistive AI’s Impact on Government Work
Dubai’s Human Resources Forum 2026 examines assistive AI in government work, policy and workforce readiness, accelerating responsible digital transformation.
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department will stage the Human Resources Forum 2026 under the theme “Human Resources in the Era of Assistive AI,” focusing on how assistive AI is reshaping government work and decision-making. The event brings together senior government leaders, policy makers, technology experts and HR chiefs to discuss practical responses to rapidly evolving AI capabilities. Organizers say the forum aims to strengthen public-sector readiness, align policies and safeguard institutional performance as machines increasingly support tasks and influence decisions.
Programme and participant profile
The forum’s programme comprises panel discussions, executive roundtables and technical sessions designed for senior HR and IT officials. Sessions will examine the shift from AI as a support tool to AI systems that can execute tasks and augment workflows across government entities. Presenters include government policy leaders, chief human capital officers and academic experts who will share case studies and implementation lessons. The format is intended to facilitate policy harmonisation and peer learning among agencies pursuing digital transformation.
Workforce redesign and reskilling on the agenda
A core focus is how assistive AI will reshape job design, required skills and leadership models within the public sector. Speakers will explore approaches to redesigning roles so that machines handle repetitive or analytical tasks while human employees retain decision authority. Reskilling and upskilling programmes aimed at data literacy, AI oversight and digital collaboration will be highlighted as critical priorities. The forum will also discuss career-path adaptations and recruitment strategies to match emerging technical and managerial needs.
Responsible AI governance and policy debate
Another major thread is the governance of assistive AI and the policy frameworks needed to ensure ethical, transparent and accountable use. Delegates will deliberate on standards for human-in-the-loop decision making, auditability of AI outputs and mechanisms to preserve public trust. The event aims to provide guidance for HR leaders on embedding AI governance into recruitment, performance management and discipline frameworks. Participants will consider how policy can balance innovation speed with safeguards for fairness, privacy and the public interest.
Alignment with Dubai and UAE digital government objectives
Organisers framed the forum as part of broader national efforts to accelerate AI readiness and strengthen government digital services. Discussions will reference Dubai’s strategic aim to build a proactive, digitally enabled government centred on people while remaining globally competitive. Sessions will assess how assistive AI can enhance productivity, service quality and public value without displacing human judgment. The forum also seeks to channel federal and emirate-level initiatives into coherent HR practices that support long-term workforce resilience.
Leadership views: human judgment remains central
Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of Dubai Government Human Resources Department, emphasised that technology should enhance rather than replace human authority. He said the expansion of assistive AI marks an important transformation in how work is designed and managed, and that the central challenge is ensuring these systems strengthen human capability and institutional efficiency. The forum is intended to help government entities understand the change, prepare staff and adopt AI responsibly so that employees remain the ultimate decision-makers.
Practical outcomes and next steps for HR leaders
Organisers expect the forum to produce practical recommendations for HR leaders, including frameworks for job redesign, competency taxonomies for AI-era roles and templates for governance protocols. Workshops will focus on pilot implementation, performance metrics for human-AI collaboration and approaches to inclusive adoption across job grades. Officials will be encouraged to map critical roles, define human oversight points and prioritise training pathways to close capability gaps. The event will also identify areas where central guidance or inter-agency coordination can accelerate safe, scalable deployment.
As assistive AI moves from laboratory experiments to everyday tools in government operations, the Human Resources Forum 2026 aims to give public-sector leaders a roadmap for aligning technology with human-centred governance. The conversations planned in Dubai are intended to convert strategic intent into operational policy, ensuring that AI amplifies public value while preserving accountability and trust.