SHRM MENA 2025 returns to Dubai with global leaders in HR and innovation

The event brings together HR executives, policymakers, and changemakers to shape the future of work

The countdown has officially begun for the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025, the region’s biggest and boldest gathering for HR and workplace transformation, happening 16–18 September at Dubai’s iconic Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre.

Held under the esteemed patronage of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and powered by the Society for Human Resource Management Middle East & North Africa (SHRM MENA), this year’s edition promises to be a blockbuster; bringing together 3,000+ attendees from across the globe.

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The excitement is amplified with the announcement of this year’s official sponsors: Emdad Al Khebrat, Tharwah, and Academy Of Learning.

These powerhouse organizations represent the cutting edge of HR innovation and leadership development, and their partnership is key in creating a dynamic and future-focused experience for everyone attending.

The 2025 event is a storm of opportunity, packed with over 50 global thought leaders, C-suite executives, policy shapers, and HR trailblazers from MENA, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

From HR tech and leadership resilience to DEI, sustainability, and talent mobility; every session is crafted to inspire bold thinking and drive impactful change.

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