Fragomen Business Forum – Abu Dhabi Redefining Mobility: Strategy & Workforce Management
February 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM — 12:30 PM GST

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Location
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road
Abu Dhabi
Join us for this exclusive, invite only event which is taking place at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi for senior HR and Global Mobility professionals to exchange learnings, share ideas and hear from industry leaders.
Seats are limited so do not forget to secure your place.
The forum will begin with breakfast, followed by a discussion on the latest immigration developments and current hot topics facing mobility leaders in the UAE. You will hear from Fragomen Chief Knowledge Officer Scott Leeb, Fragomen Partner Shayan Sultan, Fragomen Director - Destination Services; Christine Sperr and Fragomen Director Mohamed Hamed.
Discussion points include:
- Strategic Outlook: Regional and Global Trends in Immigration and Mobility
- Evolving Regulatory Frameworks: Labour & Immigration Updates and Compliance Management
- Technology and Digital Solutions in Global Mobility: Reskilling, Utilisation and Competitive Edge
- Changing Workforce Demographics: Emiratisation Trends and Impact
- Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies: Various Employment Models for a Multigenerational Workforce
- Workforce Ecosystem: Interconnectivity between Corporate, Immigration, Payroll/Social Security and Destination Support Management
We invite you to join us in exploring these topics, which promote interaction, idea sharing, and best practices that can greatly benefit HR professionals and Business Leaders in the UAE.
Secure your place today.
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