Hanadi Khalife said: “This week EXPO theme is ‘Tolerance and Inclusion’– crucial requirements of every society and workplace. This study highlights progressive thinking needed to reach a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace while promoting best practices. Our findings indicate that recruiting and promoting talented people based on relevant and unbiased factors rather than demographics present a valuable opportunity.

The success of the DEWS Plan is testament to DIFC’s position as the global financial centre in the region, and exemplifies the Centre’s sustained focus on enabling firms to attract and retain world-class talent in line with UAE’s National Agenda and Dubai Plan 2021. The DEWS plan is established as a Master Trust governed by Equiom.