SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2026 Under the Patronage of FAHR

SHRM MENA has announced that the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2026, taking place in December 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, will be held under the patronage of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing human capital development, strengthening workforce capabilities and preparing organizations and their people to navigate the rapidly evolving world of work.

Bringing together senior HR, business and government leaders, alongside technology innovators, industry partners and workforce experts, the 2026 edition will focus on translating the dialogue on transformation into practical action and tangible outcomes.

The Conference will be opened by Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and Future, Chairwoman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), underscoring the UAE’s commitment to advancing innovative and future-ready approaches to government and workforce development.

The patronage reinforces the continued collaboration between SHRM MENA and FAHR around the evolving priorities of human capital development, workforce transformation and the changing role of HR, as organizations across the region navigate the growing impact of artificial intelligence, changing skills requirements, emerging workforce models and evolving leadership expectations.

It also highlights the growing importance of government – private sector collaboration in building the capabilities required for an increasingly AI-enabled economy and a future-ready workforce.