Organised by QnA International, the 13th Annual GCC GOV HR & Youth Summit and Awards concluded in grand fashion at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi with a powerful celebration of leadership, innovation, and human capital excellence. 

Recognised as the GCC’s most influential gathering Platform for government and public sector entities HR transformation, this year’s annual united senior decision-makers, youth pioneers, and global HR experts driving the region’s future readiness committed to shaping the GCC’s future of work, governance, and sustainable growth.

Held under the theme, “Elevating HR, Empowering Youth, Enabling Nations”, it aimed at Driving the Next Chapter of Governance, Innovation, and Empowerment, the Awards Ceremony convened more than 300 top-notch state leaders and decision makers distinguished leaders, and changemakers from across the GCC. The event awards ceremony opened with a keynote address by Captain Shaikh Abdulaziz Bin Sultan Bin Abdulla Al Nuaimi, Director of Excellence Awards Branch, Ajman Police.

“We view the GCC GOV HR and Youth Summit & Awards as a strategic platform that redefines the future of government work by reshaping the role of people as a strategic asset and a central driver of institutional transformation. This platform goes beyond showcasing successful experiences—it serves as a space for exchanging innovative ideas and visions on how to empower youth and develop future skills in line with digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the requirements of the knowledge economy,” says Captain Shaikh Abdulaziz Bin Sultan Bin Abdulla Al Nuaimi, who was awarded Youth Icon of the Year in Public & Government Sector for 2025, symbolising the next generation of inspired governance.

The Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in human resources, technology, diversity, and sustainability — spotlighting the organisations and individuals from across the GCC spectrum, with diverse best practices and setting new benchmarks in leadership and talent development.