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The Future of Work: Insights from Dubai’s DGHR Forum

Dubai Government Human Resources Department Leads Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Work in the Agentic Age

White Paper on Agentic AI Governance in Government HR Systems Presented Second Forum to Build on Insights and Recommendations Emerging from the First Edition

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 23 June 2026: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has concluded the first edition of DGHR Multaqa 2026, held under the title “HR in the Agentic Age” and the theme “Agents at Work. Humans in Charge. Policy as Guide.” The forum served as a platform for dialogue around one of the most significant transformations shaping the future of work today: the growing role of Agentic AI in supporting operations, influencing decisions and reshaping workplace environments.

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Sports & Recreations

Dubai Sports World’s 16th Edition Officially Opens

  • Dubai Sports World was inaugurated by Mahir Julfar, EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre; Essa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at Dubai Sports Council; guest of honour Maryam Al Farsi, the first Emirati female sprinter to compete in the Olympics; and representatives from Dubai Police
  • The region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination is back at Dubai World Trade Centre, with more than 40 courts and pitches covering nine core sports spanning over 280,000 square feet, plus 17 sporting academies,
  • New for 2026 is a 1km indoor running and walking track, a dedicated cycling academy, two F&B zones, and the introduction of Orienteering
  • Returning favourites include free open-to–all community gym, Dubai Kids World, and a packed calendar of events and activities throughout the season
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Business & Investments

Saur Advances Water Security at G7 and Vision Golfe 2026

Saur highlights water security and infrastructure resilience at G7 and Vision Golfe 2026

  • The company showcased its growing footprint, highlighting its major water and wastewater projects across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE

23 June 2026- Saur, a global pure-play water services company, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Gulf’s long-term water security ambitions during G7 discussions in Evian and Vision Golfe 2026 in Paris, highlighting how GCC countries are increasingly setting global benchmarks in resilient, sovereign, and circular water management.

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Business & Investments

New economic licences in Abu Dhabi increase 21% in Q1 2026

Abu Dhabi – 22 June 2026:

The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has reported a 21% increase in the number of new economic licences issued during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026, compared to the corresponding period in 2025.

The strong growth rates in the number of new economic licences and categories across the emirate’s regions and economic sectors reaffirms the attractiveness of Abu Dhabi’s business ecosystem for quality investments and its ability to sustain growth despite the challenges witnessed across the region during the past period.

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Real Estate

MERED Achieves 3 Million Safe Man-Hours at ICONIC Residences

MERED reports 3 million safe man-hours at ICONIC Residences as Dubai luxury property market sustains growth

Dubai, UAE – 23 June 2026: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has achieved 3 million safe man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, marking a major construction milestone after 80 weeks of continuous site activity. The project, designed by Pininfarina, represents the iconic design firm’s first branded residential development in the Middle East and remains on track.

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