Join Abilitie on September 3rd in Dubai for People 1st 2026, an essential gathering for HR, Talent, and L&D leaders. Industry peers and thought leaders will come together to share insights and strategies to attract, engage, develop and retain top talent.

As part of the event, Abilitie GCC's Co-CEOs Valérie Scheer and Martin Checinski will host a panel discussion on the topic The Middle Manager Imperative: 5 Ingredients for Scalable Leadership in GCC.

This panel discussion will focus on how the GCC can strengthen its middle management pipeline – a critical but often overlooked layer. Join the session to explore innovative ways to develop leadership capabilities at scale, harnessing learning technologies such as simulations and AI to prepare leaders to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.

People 1st MENA takes place at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.