4th
edition

Pronovea HR Transformation MENA Summit 2026

27 - 28 Jan 2026
Abu Dhabi | Physical
The role of HR is undergoing a powerful transformation. As MENA organisations adapt to rapid technological shifts, evolving workforce expectations, and the rise of AI-driven decision-making, HR leaders are becoming architects of agility, resilience, and culture. HR Excellence in MENA 2026 brings together senior HR professionals, industry pioneers, and change-makers to explore how strategic talent management is unlocking enterprise-wide growth. From future-ready workforce planning to inclusive leadership, wellbeing, and the reinvention of performance frameworks—this event is your platform to gain fresh insights, benchmark with peers, and lead the transformation within your own organisation. Join us as we uncover what it truly means to build intelligent, human-centric workplaces in an era of continuous disruption.

Topic Highlights

  • AI Revolution Unveiled: How technology is redefining HR in the MENA region
  • Upskilling the future: Bridging skills gaps for a competitive workforce
  • From hybrid to human: Crafting a people-centric culture in a digital world
  • Leadership 2.0: Developing agile leaders for a transforming workforce
  • Data-driven HR: Unlocking workforce potential with analytics
  • Retaining talent in the UAE: Strategies to win the war for skills
  • DEI as a game changer: Driving innovation through inclusive transformation
  • Learning reimagined: How VR & Gamification are shaping employee development
  • Employee experience: The new HR operating model

Meet the experts

Discover a remarkable gathering of leaders, scholars, and innovators and gain valuable insights into the impact of HR on diversity, equality, and inclusion. Engage in interactive sessions and thought-provoking discussions, driving transformative change for a brighter future. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from the best and shape the path to HR excellence. Join us for an inspiring experience that will leave a lasting impact.

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Shradha A.H. Ahuja

Gulf Marine Services W.L.L

Chief Shared Services / Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

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Chhavee Bahri

Qatar Airways

Vice President HR Strategy, Transformation & Digital

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Peter Kelly

National Bank of Kuwait

EVP - Deputy Head, Group Human Resources

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Dr. Don Vimal

American Express

Head of Human Resources - MENA

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Maurice Collis

Agility

VP - Leadership & Organisation Development

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Abdul Razak Marakkar

Daman

Vice President, Center of Excellence

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Mostafa Bakry

ABB

Senior Director, Global HR

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Sameet Sidhu

Schneider Electric

Talent Management Director

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Mutlu Numan

GE Aerospace

HR Director – Middle East, Africa, West Europe

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Mustafa Jaffar

Standard Chartered

Global Head, Careers & Capabilities, HR

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Fatema Al Haboubi

Aramco

Total Rewards Consultants

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Gabriele Metz

Ericsson

Head of Leadership Culture and Awareness

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Ahmed Saied

Beeah

Director Talent Management

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Sarah Morello

Kraft Heinz

Director, People & Performance Middle East & Africa

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Ruchi Kapoor

Qatar Central Bank

Expert - Talent Management Centre

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Abdulaziz Alromaih

STC

Total Rewards Senior Consultant

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Ameena Thabet

Mubadala

Executive Director of Total Rewards & UAE Outreach

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Prof. Dr. Uğur Zel

Uplift People Consulting

Head of Learning & Development

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Shirin Bamboat

VFS.Global

Head HR-Strategic Projects

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Maria Malik

Abdul Latif Jameel

Senior General Manager Talent Development

takeaways and benefits

Pronovea provides an excellent opportunity to connect and reconnect. Our summits provide you with a way of building connections and forging partnerships, as a strong network is necessary for corporate success. We bring a valuable forum for a range of different functions, helping people to share ideas, make decisions, and build team relationships across industries.

what people say about us

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We at pronovea provide the market's most interactive and high-quality corporate conferences. We deliver the banking, telecom, pharma, and technology industries access to the most progressive and advanced business expertise available anywhere on the globe in one place. In order to return to their organisations with new, constructive ideas on how to advance their businesses, our clients depend on us to offer this information.