Global and Regional Leaders to Headline SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Dubai - Middle East Business News and Information
This premier gathering brings together HR professionals, business leaders, innovators, and policymakers to address the transformative trends redefining workplaces locally and globally. Guided by the theme 'Shape the Future of Work', the seventh edition will explore the challenges and opportunities shaping dynamic, resilient, and future-ready organizations.
Distinguished Speakers & Thought Leaders:
The conference will feature a world-class lineup of global and regional leaders, including: H.E. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development & the Future, UAE Government
H.E. Faisal Saeed Binbuti Al Mheiri, Director General, FAHR
H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al-Falasi, Director General, Dubai Government Human Resources Department
Brigadier Rashid Nasser Rashid Abdulla, Director, Human Resources General Department, Dubai Police Headquarters
Randi Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO, Zuckerberg Media and HUG
Sanford R. Climan, CEO, EMV & Hollywood Producer
Senior executives from Mercedes-Benz USA, Mastercard, LinkedIn MENA, PepsiCo, KPMG, and more.
The event will also host masterclasses led by experts from Korn Ferry, Alliance Manchester Business School, Centre for Creative Leadership, EY, and The Wharton School, offering attendees in-depth learning experiences.
A Platform for Innovation & Networking:
The SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 will serve as a hub for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, with attendees gaining access to keynote sessions, expert panels, and the latest HR and workplace innovations showcased by leading industry partners.
About SHRM MENA:
SHRM MENA is the regional chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management SHRM, the world's largest HR membership organization with over 340,000 members across 183 countries. SHRM empowers HR professionals and business leaders with the tools, resources, and global network required to create better workplaces and foster organizational transformation.
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