Wellbeing
Dubai launches employee wellbeing, financial literacy and flexible work initiatives for government workforce
Anjum Khan•
|17 August 2026
DGHR said the initiative is designed to create a better balance between organisational requirements and employee expectations while improving productivity, institutional agility and business continuity
The Dubai Government Human Re has unveiled three new strategic initiatives aimed at improving employee wellbeing, strengthening financial literacy and expanding flexible work practices across the public sector
The initiatives form part of a broader effort to enhance the employee experience within Dubai’s government workforce while supporting the emirate’s vision of creating a more flexible, sustainable and future-ready public sector
The new measures include the development of the Dubai Government Employee Wellbeing Index in partnership with the Dubai Health Authority, the introduction of a Financial Wellbeing Initiative and the enhancement of flexible work systems
The initiatives were shaped by a comprehensive study conducted by DGHR to establish a unified framework for employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle
According to the department, the study involved more than 1,500 employees from over 40 government entities. The research also included interviews with representatives from nine government organisations and eight collaborative workshops attended by more than 100 human re
The study adopted an evidence-based approach that incorporated regional and international benchmarking in employee experience, human capital management and talent competitiveness
Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Re towards strengthening government human capital
“The Dubai Government Employee Experience Enhancement Project represents a strategic step in advancing government human capital. It is driven by our firm belief that investing in people is the foundation for building a government that is more agile, resilient and future-ready,” he said
The employee wellbeing index will serve as a data-driven tool to assess wellbeing levels, identify the factors influencing employee wellbeing and help government entities develop and evaluate targeted programmes
The financial wellbeing initiative will focus on improving financial literacy among government employees and equipping them with the skills needed to manage their finances more effectively, with the aim of supporting long-term financial stability
Meanwhile, the flexible work initiative will review and update existing policies to align them with international best practices.
DGHR said the initiative is designed to create a better balance between organisational requirements and employee expectations while improving productivity, institutional agility and business continuity
The study also led to the creation of a unified employee experience framework that integrates organisational culture, leadership, human re
DGHR said the framework will strengthen talent attraction and retention while fostering higher levels of employee engagement across Dubai’s government sector
The department added that the project establishes a sustainable and data-driven approach to continuously improving the employee experience and adapting workplace policies to evolving workforce needs and future labour market trends
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