Thursday August 31, 2023
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) participated in the "Digital Skills for a Sustainable Future" forum, recently organized by TDRA Youth Council. Representatives from FAHR, the Ministry of Education, and the UAE National Competitiveness Council "Nafis" participated in the event as part of the UAE government's vision to support and realize the Year of Sustainability 2023 theme, "Today for Tomorrow”.
FAHR was represented at the forum by Maryam Al Zarooni, Director of the Human Resources Planning Department. She emphasized FAHR's initiatives to invest in federal human capital and enhance human resources across all fields during a special session. In order to establish a sustainable future, this includes a special focus on future skill development among federal government employees.
The event included information on how to explore the digital skills required to support the transition to a sustainable future, strategies for overcoming the skills gap, and the programs required to qualify and develop talents within the federal government. It also included a review of workforce development initiatives, particularly those geared toward the youth.