Her Excellency Hend Al Otaiba will headline the upcoming UAE Leadership Majlis, the flagship annual forum organized by the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA). Scheduled for 23 June 2026 in Abu Dhabi, the event will convene more than 100 senior communications professionals, corporate leaders, and public affairs experts to examine the evolving role of communications in an increasingly complex global environment.
As Founder and CEO of HAO Strategies, former UAE Ambassador to France, and a respected voice in strategic communications and international relations, Al Otaiba will open the forum with a keynote address focused on resilience, credibility, and leadership. Her remarks are expected to explore how effective communication can strengthen trust, guide decision-making, and support national and organizational priorities during periods of change.
Held under the theme “Emerging Stronger: Shaping What Comes Next,” the gathering will provide a platform for dialogue around the opportunities and challenges facing the communications sector across the region. The agenda includes keynote sessions, expert panels, roundtable discussions, and industry presentations designed to encourage collaboration and forward-thinking strategies.
Additional speakers include senior executives from Mubadala, G42, CARMA, Acorn Strategy, Ford Middle East, McKinsey & Company, GE Vernova, and other leading organizations, offering diverse perspectives on the future of communications in the Middle East.
Hend Al Otaiba To Deliver Opening Address At MEPRA Leadership Forum
