The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced the conclusion of the submission phase for the first cycle of the 2025 Research Awards, launched in partnership with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, and Rochester Institute of Technology – Dubai. The phase attracted active participation from researchers in government and academic institutions, with a total of 70 scientific research papers submitted, including 11 from university students, alongside qualitative participation from Dubai government employees across various departments and entities. This participation exemplifies an effective partnership between academic institutions and government bodies to formulate innovative and actionable visions that enhance performance efficiency and support sustainable development in Dubai and the UAE. The diversity of research topics allowed researchers to address key issues impacting the present and future of government human resources, proposing innovative practical solutions to improve performance and institutional sustainability.

The judging committees from the universities also signed confidentiality agreements to ensure data privacy and uphold integrity and transparency standards during the evaluation process.