SR.500 launches in Dubai on 30 April at the iconic Atlantis, The Palm
StrategicRISK SR.500 is an exclusive ‘off the record’ members-only forum for a carefully selected group of the most senior risk management professionals and insurance buyers from the biggest companies across the globe.
Through a series of closed-door roundtable sessions, SR.500 will examine the rapidly evolving risk landscape and learn how some of the biggest companies are innovating to better build resilience.
WHEN AND WHERE IN 2025
SR.500 DUBAI – APRIL
SR.500 VIRTUAL – JUNE
SR.500 MONTE CARLO – SEPTEMBER
SR.500 LONDON – NOVEMBER
We are delighted to bring our inaugural SR.500 to Dubai and the Dubai World Insurance Congress [DWIC]. A small invited group of senior risk management professionals, representing some of the biggest companies in the region, will be discussing talent and the risk around staff issues, amongst other ‘people risk’ topics.
SR.500 DUBAI
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 12:00 – 14:00, Boardroom, Atlantis the Palm
Topic | Plugging the skills gap: How the Middle East is tackling people-related risks
The Middle East is grappling with significant people and talent risks that could impede economic growth and diversification efforts.
A key challenge is the widening skills gap, particularly in digital and technological sectors. Rapid advancements have outpaced the current workforce’s capabilities, leading to a shortage of qualified professionals in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity.
High turnover rates further compound these challenges. Employees are considering job changes, often due to gaps in employee benefits and dissatisfaction with current compensation structures. This creates significant risks around talent retention, as organisations struggle to maintain a stable and committed workforce.
Our SR.500 roundtable presents a valuable opportunity for senior risk management professionals and insurance buyers to engage in in-depth discussions on effective strategies to mitigate people and talent risks.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Large organisations face common risks and challenges that come with operating at scale. And we also know that chances to discuss those risks with their peers is invaluable. Conducted under Chatham House Rule, as strategic partner, you will be part of the conversation and will gain valuable insight, as well as have the opportunity to share expertise.
If you would like to learn more about being an SR.500 partner please contact emmanuel.arthur@nqsm.com
Participants:
| NAME | JOB TITLE | COMPANY |
|---|---|---|
| AHMED BIN SAFWAN | GROUP AUDIT EXCELLENCE - GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY | ADNOC GROUP |
| DR RAMESH GOPAL | CHIEF RISK OFFICER (UAE & SAUDI) & HEAD OF CREDIT (CIB) | DEUTSCHE BANK |
| ALEX O’BRIAN | GROUP DIRECTOR - ENTERPRISE RISK & RESILIENCE | DP WORLD |
| PETER SMITH | HEAD OF ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE, GOVERNANCE & PROCESS | DUBAI AIRPORTS |
| ARUN HARI | GROUP CHIEF RISK OFFICER | GULF INTERNATIONAL BANK |
| SAURABH DUBEY | CHAIR UAE REGIONAL GROUP - INSTITUTE OF RISK MANAGEMENT | IRM |
| VIBHUTI BHUSHAN | GROUP SUSTAINABILITY LEAD | RAK CERAMICS |
| ADNAN ABU ALHAIJAA | CHIEF RISK OFFICER | RAKINSURANCE |
| SUCHITRA NARAYANAN | BOARD MEMBER | REVANTAGE ASIA PACIFIC, A BLACKSTONE PORTFOLIO COMPANY |
| ALEXANDER LARSEN | VP, RISK AND COMPLIANCE | VISION INVEST |
Emmanuel Arthur
Commercial Lead
+44 (0)20 7832 2327
