Etisalat Academy organizes 5th Middle East HR conference

Under the patronage of Mohammad Hassan Omran, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Telecommunications Corporation - Etisalat - the Etisalat Academy is organising the '5th Regional Creative Planning Strategies and HR development Conference'.

The two-day conference will be attended by a number of experts, international HR consultants and delegates representing government and private organizations and prominent corporations and companies from across the GCC and the Middle Eastern region. The conference will focus on the latest HR mechanisms of developing and enhancing human resources at the GCC, regional and international levels.

Abdul Aziz Al Sawaleh, Executive Vice President- HR, Etisalat, said:

"This annual event has now become one of the most important gatherings, and is a great opportunity to experience the latest international applications, ideas and expertise in the field of HR. The conference brings us immense value in enriching our knowledge and experiences in this field and in improving our HR practices that help us nurture future leadership."

Dr. Doaa Fares, General Manager of Etisalat Academy said: "The conference will highlight a number of important topics including ways to build specialized manpower and internal teamwork and the obstacles faced by 'Change Management'. The career building processes discussed would focus on international developments in measuring competency, income to human investment relation platforms, the latest in training systems and designing and managing human resources projects."

The two-day conference will also bring into focus the human asset, the HR challenges and the potential value human resources add to corporate activities. Other topics will be discussed during the conference such as the future of the human resources, HR executive competency, professional & career development assessment, staff survey and evaluating the role of HR development as a key player in corporate success.

Speakers at the conference will talk about studying and analyzing the role of the HR departments in corporations, determining the role of HR in performance management, leadership culture, how IT can sustain the role of HR and many other related issues.

A special exhibition will be held alongside the conference featuring prominent companies that provide consulting and advanced solutions in the field of HR development and investment.

Aisha Bin Swaira, Training Operations Manager - Etisalat Academy said: "The good response from different participants has assured us of the necessity and importance of this event. Participants such as regional and international governmental and private departments and companies prove the impact of the event by incorporating its recommendations into their practices."

The conference will conclude with a special meeting to discuss the role of HR development as a major asset in the success of any organization.

The conference has achieved exceptional success over the last four years, attracting many executives, decision makers, hiring and HR development managers, training and localization experts, manpower and HR consultants and specialists as well as a large number of those who show interest in performance and statistical indicators in both the GCC and Middle Eastern regions.