Empowering Human Capital in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Analysis of AI-Driven Human Resource Skills Development in UAE

Abstract

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly reshaped Human Resource Management (HRM) practices, particularly in relation to professional learning and human capital development. This study examines the impact of AI adoption on human capital skills development in organizations in the United Arab Emirates, utilizing survey data collected from 89 employees across public and private sector organizations in the UAE. The findings reveal that AI adoption in HRM has a positive and statistically significant effect on human capital skills development and professional learning effectiveness, and that organizational readiness strengthens this positive relationship. The study contributes empirical evidence from a Gulf context integrating pedagogical and strategic perspectives on AI-enabled human development.