The AI in Dubai Conference 2026 is honored to welcome Dr. Ra’ed BenShams as a Distinguished Conference Speaker, bringing with him more than four decades of global leadership experience in governance, institutional transformation, and human-centered development.

Dr. BenShams is widely recognized as a global authority in leadership, governance, and institutional resilience.

A passionate advocate for authentic leadership, Dr. BenShams has dedicated a significant part of his work to nurturing leadership capabilities at all levels, particularly among youth.

Commenting on Dr. BenShams’ participation, Dr. Hikmat Beaini, President of the AI in Dubai Conference, stated:

“Dr. Ra’ed BenShams represents the kind of leadership the AI era truly needs, deeply human, strategically grounded, and future-oriented. His experience in governance and institutional transformation adds exceptional value to the AI in Dubai Conference, especially as we explore how AI reshapes leadership, policy, and national systems.”

Dr. BenShams’ career has been distinguished by numerous international honors, including the Medal of Competence of the First Class awarded by HM King Hamad, the GCC Scarf for his contributions to Youth Development, the OP Dwivedi Award from the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), and the World CIO 200 Summit Award.

Reflecting on his participation, Dr. Ra’ed BenShams said:

“Artificial intelligence is not only a technological transformation, it is a leadership and governance challenge. I look forward to engaging with leaders and innovators at the AI in Dubai Conference to explore how institutions can evolve with purpose, resilience, and human dignity at their core.”