SHRM MENA
Shaping the World of Work
Empowering HR practitioners, businesses, and organizations through SHRM’s globally benchmarked HR standards and research, end-to-end consulting and advisory solutions, leadership and capability development, globally recognized certifications, workforce insights, and purpose-driven community impact initiatives.
If It’s A Work Thing, It’s A SHRM Thing.
From compliance to culture, talent to transformation, SHRM supports the full spectrum of work and the people who lead it. For more than 75 years, we've been helping HR professionals and organizations create workplaces that empower people, strengthen communities, and improve the world.
Membership for HR Professionals:
Join the World’s Largest HR Community
Access trusted insights, global best practices & resources, and a powerful professional network shaping the future of work in MENA.
Consulting and Capability Building:
Turn People Strategy into Business Impact.
Partner with SHRM MENA to build leadership capability, workforce readiness, and a future-fit organization through globally benchmarked advisory solutions.
Research and Events:
Insights that lead. Conversations that matter.
Stay ahead with evidence-based research, thought leadership, and flagship MENA events connecting HR leaders and decision-makers.
Educational Programs:
Positively Impacting 362 Million Workers and Their Families Globally
SHRM equips today’s HR professional with the knowledge, resources, skills, and support to make a true, lasting impact—creating a world of work that works for all. As an HR professional, you are part of this movement. How can you help?
340K+
HR and business leaders impacting more than 362 million employees worldwide.
130K+
SHRM-certified professionals who are transforming the workplace.
26K+
Advocacy Team (A-Team) members representing all 435 congressional districts.
300+
Academic, certification and professional development scholarships and grants to be awarded this year.
SHRM Consulting and Capability Building
SHRM goes beyond empowering individuals, we partner with organizations to help them thrive.
Our business solutions address critical challenges, enabling companies to:
- Build inclusive workplace cultures
- Attract and retain top talent through innovative HR strategies and programs
- Connect with SHRM consultants, workforce benchmarks, and scalable training programs that benefit HR practitioners and people managers
Whether you're a small business or a global enterprise, SHRM's solutions are designed to help you create a workplace where employees and organizations succeed together.
SHRM Flagships: 5 Content Series for HR Professionals, Workplace Leaders & More
Examine today's complex business landscape and help shape the future with SHRM flagships. Each flagship includes a newsletter featuring the latest topical stories, a weekly podcast, in-depth research, and more — all tailored to meet your unique needs, interests, and organizational role. Read, watch, listen, learn, and get exclusive updates. Subscribe to our flagships today!
All Things Work
For HR teams, managers, and workers everywhere.
From civility to technology, labor laws to skill gaps, the dynamics of work, workers, and the workplace are constantly evolving. All Things Work takes a 360-degree approach to help today's professionals lead confidently through change.
HR Daily
For the informed and aspiring HR professional.
HR Daily empowers HR professionals to help build a more engaged workforce and drive organizational success — equipping them with breaking news, feature articles, the latest SHRM research, and relatable stories from the real world of HR through our Honest HR podcast.
People + Strategy
For the HR executive defining the future of work.
People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, explores the latest HR trends and insights that are essential for today’s senior-level leaders.
The AI+HI Project
For everyone from HR to the C-Suite eager to innovate with AI.
As AI reshapes every aspect of the workplace, the drive to stay competitive demands bold insights and actionable strategies. The AI+HI Project helps workplaces reap the benefits of a future where artificial intelligence combined with human intelligence equals maximum ROI.
Tomorrowist
For the forward-thinking senior business leader.
Tomorrowist delivers essential insights from leading experts on the trends shaping the future of work, equipping senior business leaders to anticipate emerging challenges and shape tomorrow’s workplace today.
Regional Partners
SHRM delivers its flagship programs across the Middle East through a trusted network of Authorized Partners. Spanning the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Serbia and Lebanon, these partners deliver SHRM’s certified curriculum while upholding global quality standards. Connect with an Authorized Partner in your region to get started.
SHRM MENA Events
Where HR Leaders Connect, Learn & Shape the Future of Work
SHRM Annual Conference 2026
Join 3000+ HR & Tech leaders and 50+ Speakers in Leading the Work Evolution
Dates: 15-17 Sep 2026
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
SHRM Star Awards 2026
Celebrating your achievements as HR professionals, teams, leaders, and employers
Dates: 15-17 Sep 2026
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai