Rise of Agentic AI is redefining future of government work

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) will convene the first forum of DGHR Multaqa 2026 under the title “HR in the Agentic Age”, bringing together government leaders, policymakers, technology experts and human capital executives to examine one of the most significant shifts shaping the future of work: the rise of Agentic AI and its implications for workforce decisions, public sector performance and institutional accountability.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Held under the theme “Agents at Work, Humans in Charge. Policy as Guide.”, the forum reflects Dubai's commitment to building a government that is not only AI-enabled, but also AI-governed; one that harnesses the opportunities presented by emerging technologies while ensuring that human judgement, transparency and public value remain at the centre of decision-making.

As artificial intelligence evolves from a tool that supports employees to systems capable of acting across workflows and influencing workforce decisions, governments are increasingly required to rethink jobs, skills, leadership models and governance frameworks.

Against this backdrop, the forum will explore how Agentic AI is reshaping government work and what this means for the future of human resources, with discussions focusing on workforce transformation, job redesign, upskilling, responsible AI governance, employee readiness, accessibility, inclusion and the future capabilities required for the next era of government work.