The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) has announced the return of its flagship event, the UAE Leadership Majlis, which will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at NYU Abu Dhabi. Now in its 10th edition, the forum will gather the region?ÇÖs most influential voices to explore the critical theme: ?Ç£Communication Through Change.?Ç¥
Held at a pivotal time for the communications industry, the 2025 Majlis will offer a platform for dialogue and strategic foresight in response to shifting global dynamics, rapid industry transformation, and the rise of new tools and technologies.
This year?ÇÖs event will examine how communication leaders can build resilient brands, protect reputations, and connect with audiences in meaningful ways, all while navigating disruption and evolving consumer expectations.
Notable speakers confirmed for the 2025 edition include:
?Çó Mazen Nahawi, Group CEO, Carma
?Çó Faheem Ahamed, Group Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, G42
?Çó Rania Masri El Khatib, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer, IMI
?Çó Jagruti Mistry, Senior Director, Head of Communications ?Çô North Africa, Levant & Pakistan, Visa
?Çó Brendan Hodgson, Executive Strategy Director, Burson
?Çó Menna Zaki, Global Communications & Brand Strategy Executive, ex-PepsiCo
Kate Midttun, Chairperson of MEPRA, shared her perspective on the milestone edition: ?Ç£As we mark the 10th edition of the MEPRA Leadership Majlis, we do so at a time when change is not an exception, but a constant. In an increasingly complex global environment, communication is no longer just about telling stories?Çöit is about shaping resilience, protecting reputations, and forging human connections that endure. This year?ÇÖs Majlis will challenge our industry to move beyond adaptation and to lead through transformation with strategic clarity, cultural relevance, and impact.?Ç¥
The 2025 Majlis is supported by Carma, Telum Media, The Conscious Comms Collective, and First and Ten Productions.
