Future of Work: Middle East

The Economist Events’ inaugural summit will bring together prominent stakeholders to explore the opportunities and challenges for regional governments as they work towards developing a highly skilled local workforce to support the region’s growth.

Confirmed speakers include:
•His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, UAE Ministry of Economy

•His Royal Highness Prince Saud Bin Khalid Al-Faisal, Deputy Governor for Investment Affairs, SAGIA; President, National Competitiveness Center

•Her Excellency Salma Ali Saif Bin Hareb, Chief Executive Officer, Jebel Ali Free Zone and Economic Zones World

•Fadi Ghandour, Founder and Vice-chairman, Aramex; Managing Partner, Wamda Capital

Topics to be discussed:

The government’s perspectives on diversification investment, local talent and entrepreneurship initiatives.

The changing dynamics of ‘work’ and the new skillsets required to meet the need for the Middle East to become a future global powerhouse and knowledge-based economic centre.

Viewpoints on educational opportunities in the region and whether university curricula are providing the right skills for today’s - and tomorrow’s - workforce.

Perspectives on empowering women and what’s needed to develop a diverse, mixed-gender workforce.

Forecasts for the future of work in the Middle East by leading entrepreneurs, investors and financiers’.

Government and public sector representatives
Universities and government schools
National education programmes
Technology and SME companies from across the region
Entrepreneurs and startups
Suppliers to the education industry: software providers, consultancies, training providers, new technologies, furniture, education services, publishers, recruitment companies
Big cross sector multinationals including: Energy/Oil & Gas, Industrial/Manufacturing, Banks/Financial Institutions, Tourism/Hospitality, Telecoms/IT/Media

Job titltes: CEO/ President, Heads/ directors of HR/ Talent/ Recruitment.