Loading...Loading...Building Future-Ready Workforces Across the GCC. Join senior HR and L&D leaders for an exclusive day of keynotes, panel discussions, experiential workshops, and unparalleled networking
Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept—it's reshaping how organizations attract, develop, and retain talent today. From AI-driven learning platforms to predictive analytics in workforce planning, the HR and L&D landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Organizations that embrace AI-powered talent development are gaining a competitive edge, while those that delay risk falling behind.
Knowledge Group invites you to an exclusive Knowledge Day in Dubai, bringing together the region’s most influential HR and L&D leaders to explore the future of AI-driven talent transformation across the GCC.
Important Note: All registration requests will be reviewed to ensure attendee profiles align with the target audience criteria. This exclusive event is reserved for senior HR and L&D professionals to maintain the quality of networking and peer-to-peer learning experiences.
Director of Strategy Consulting
Samer Taleb currently leads Knowledge Group strategy consulting practice. He has around 20 years of experience, managing many strategy development and business transformation projects for both the private and the public sector. He worked with top management and national policy makers to develop growth strategies and transformation plans; designed balanced scorecard and cascaded it to all levels; examined cases for change, and identified strategic initiatives to improve business performance. He has strong knowledge in many sectors, including government, environment, waste management, tourism, utilities, construction and real estate.
Managing Director of i-DOT
Dr. Nader Ghazal is the Managing Director of i-DOT and a Certified Digital Transformation Professional from MIT. With a PhD in Engineering focused on AI from the University of Cincinnati, he has advised the Arab Science and Technology Foundation. He has taught at Khalifa University and Lebanese University and led IT and AI projects for organizations like Dubai Islamic Bank. As the former Mayor of Tripoli, Lebanon, Dr. Ghazal is known for his sustainable development initiatives.
Head of People Learning & Growth at Du
Dr Alia Al Serkal is a distinguished organizational psychologist and senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in human resources, talent management and organizational development. Holding a PhD in Psychology from the University of Leeds, she has built a career at the intersection of strategy, people and culture, driving transformation across both corporate and academic sectors.
Director of Strategic Partnership & Alliances
With 18 years of experience as a director in strategy and partnerships, I've led organizational change initiatives across multiple sectors including government, finance, transport, and oil & gas. My skillset encompasses strategic planning, partnership building, and tech integration, enriched by my ability to establish learning and development programs. I've managed projects with budgets up to $10M, working with clients like HSBC, VISA, MasterCard, and top educational institutions. This exposure offers me unique insights into strategy and partnership development. My ability to lead, engage stakeholders, and deliver learning initiatives make me a valuable asset for strategic planning, partnerships, and talent cultivation.
Head of Training & Development and People Performance Management at the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority
Oshba Mubarak is the Head of Training & Development and People Performance Management at the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, where she leads the organization’s digital learning strategy, talent development agenda, and succession planning framework. With more than 23 years of experience across banking, real estate, and the government sector, she brings a deep, multi industry perspective to shaping future ready human capital ecosystems.
International learning, organisational development and workforce-development leader
Katrina Teisini is an international learning, organisational development and workforce-development leader with over 25 years’ experience across Australia, the Pacific, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. She designs and scales learning systems that strengthen organisational performance, workforce readiness and economic development. Katrina has led major initiatives across higher education, TVET and government-funded international programs, including Australian Aid–supported advisory work.
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