Take part in our learning events, consultations and change campaigns. Connect with other people professionals at our very own People Awards ceremony. Partner with us to build the capability of your HR and L&D teams.
Meet the team

Stuart Dunlop, Regional Director, MENA
Stuart Dunlop joined us in October 2022, he brings over 30 years of international corporate commercial experience working in the UK, Europe, Africa and – for the last 20 years – the Middle East. He leads our vision to champion better work and working lives across the MENA region, working with the public sector, private sector, partners and importantly our members to achieve this.
Meet our partners

Leoron Institute
To meet the growing demand as GCC countries accelerate their plans to diversify and equip people professionals, we partner with Leoron Institute to market, sell and deliver our learning programmes across the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The institute delivers live virtual, self-directed and in-person programmes on our behalf.

Human Network International
We partner with Human Network International (HNI) to deliver customised CIPD learning solutions to organisations in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. HNI also delivers CIPD short courses on local labour laws, organisation design, talent management and workforce wellbeing.
Learn more about the partnership
Our Middle East Advisory Committee
The world of work is evolving rapidly and nowhere more so than here in the Middle East. People professionals are critical to successfully leading organisations through profound change in the workplace and the workforce.
In 2023, we established an advisory committee of senior HR and business leaders from across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They each bring unique skills, backgrounds and expertise and will help to inform and support our vision for better work and working lives in the region.
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Championing better work and working lives
About the CIPD
At the CIPD, we champion better work and working lives. We help organisations to thrive by focusing on their people, supporting economies and society for the future. We lead debate as the voice for everyone wanting a better world of work.