GDRFA Dubai launches Happiness Online Education Exhibition

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai launched the Happiness Online Education Exhibition, which is the first of its kind among Dubai government institutions. The initiative was designed to provide an opportunity for employees to explore the best specializations and educational programs offered by accredited universities in the UAE, including various degrees, including bachelors, masters and PHD. The exhibition offered exclusive discounts ranging from 30 to 75% in addition to providing free seats for holders of the Happiness Card for employees and their children wishing to complete their scientific studies for the academic year 2020-2021. The initiative reflects GDRFA Dubai’s keenness to achieve happiness of its employees and meet their academic needs in proportion to their job needs, which contributes to enhancing the efficiency, performance and productivity of employees. The exhibition was also aimed at keeping pace with the government's directions regarding precautionary and preventive measures to face the challenges related to the pandemic. Major General Awad Al Oweim, the Assistant Director General of the Human and Financial Resources Sector, said: “GDRFA Dubai has great interest in investing in our people, which is the real wealth of our country, and from this standpoint, the Directorate has been keen to take care of its employees and their happiness by eliminating the financial burdens resulting from the tuition fees and making it easier for them. The organization of this exhibition online came with the aim of keeping pace with government’s smart transformation goals, especially in these unprecedented circumstances. Now is the time for us to prove to everyone that we are ready for any challenge that may impede our journey towards excellence and drive the country’s development, he ad