Human Resources news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in Human Resources consulting in the Middle East:

Gulf organizations set to redesign jobs as AI adoption accelerates AI is rapidly reshaping the way work is structured across the Gulf, with organizations increasingly redesigning roles rather than simply cutting jobs.
02 September 2026
How HR outsourcing can strengthen business performance and competitiveness HR outsourcing is no longer simply a cost-cutting measure; it is increasingly viewed as a competitive lever for improving performance.
25 August 2026
Skills over degrees: HR embraces shift in hiring strategies Big changes are brewing in recruitment rooms around the world as traditional hiring filters like degrees and job titles are becoming less important.
20 August 2026
Manpower cost benchmarks – how it misleads CEOs in healthcare Most hospital CEOs benchmark their manpower costs and use this KPI to develop staffing and hiring policies.
18 August 2026
UAE’s Labour Law 2026 reform: Balancing compliance with agility The forthcoming updates to the UAE Labour Law 2026 reflect a broader shift in how laws are redefining work, rights, and flexibility across the region.
17 August 2026
The talent gap behind Saudi Arabia’s non-oil growth story As Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda shifts from planning to execution, the demand for talent is becoming increasingly critical.
12 August 2026
ProHRPay Consulting launches GCC country-specific payroll handbooks ProHRPay Consulting has launched a new series of country-specific payroll handbooks designed to help payroll and HR professionals navigate the evolving compliance requirements across the Gulf Coopera
12 August 2026
Talent in the age of co-intelligence: Why the next competitive edge is human, not digital AI is reshaping economies faster than any technology before it.
08 July 2026
Executive pay in the Gulf: Aon explores the case for equity-based compensation Across the Gulf, executive compensation remains overwhelmingly cash-based.
08 July 2026
The AI era demands a new approach to employee experience, says WTW While AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping how work is done, many organizations are struggling to keep pace with the demands of this new reality.
07 July 2026
Procapita Group: AI and People Analytics take center stage in the future of HR Organizations across the GCC are entering a new phase of workforce transformation as artificial intelligence and people analytics reshape the role of HR, according to insights from human capital cons
01 July 2026
ProHRPay Consulting launches Payroll Associations across six regions ProHRPay Consulting, an international player specialized in HR and payroll transformation, has launched the Middle East Payroll Association as part of a broader global campaign.
29 June 2026
Interview with Rani Salman: What GCC organizations get wrong in organization design As the GCC continues to experience growth, ambitious national transformation agendas, increasing market uncertainty, and the disruptive force of AI, organizations are being pushed to rethink how they
25 June 2026
PAAwards 2026 opens applications as people analytics gains momentum The People Analytics Awards (PAAwards), organized by Maven Insights, has officially opened applications for its third edition.
19 June 2026
The future of payroll will be powered by real-time analytics The shift from traditional month-end reporting to live data oversight is causing a big stir in the HR world, according to analysis from ProHRPay Consulting.
16 June 2026
Compensation intelligence outperforms market data as the productivity lever Most organisations have compensation data, but lack the connection between that data and business value.
11 June 2026
Beyond the dreaded review: New book urges organizations to reinvent performance management Four leading experts in the world of organizational and human resources management – William Rothwell, Behnam Bakhshandeh, Ethan Sanders and Rani Salman – have launched ‘Beyond the Dreaded Review’.
10 June 2026
WTW launches AI Workforce Transformation offering WTW, a global advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced the launch of its AI Workforce Transformation offering.
05 June 2026
Why human behavior risk is central to building true cybersecurity resilience Chief Information Officers (CIOs) seeking to curb and mitigate cyber risks often focus on technology and organizational defences.
28 May 2026
Management Partners: AI transformation to redefine knowledge economy growth The continued advances of AI have been dismantling the traditional link between human talent and business expansion, a trend that is expected to reshape industries worldwide.
21 May 2026
Six priorities for HR leaders in the GCC right now A regional survey from WTW has shed light on the most important imperatives for HR leaders in 2026.
18 May 2026
Six ways how AI can elevate the Payroll function The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming HR functions across the board, and Payroll is no exception.
14 May 2026
Middle East employers are ‘doing a good job’ in prioritizing workforce health and safety Employers operating in the Middle East are moving rapidly to protect employees, maintain business continuity and strengthen crisis preparedness as geopolitical tensions across the region reshape work
12 May 2026
From traditional rewards to a smarter and blockchain-backed compensation architecture For decades, payroll was judged by one standard: paying employees accurately and on time. While that still matters, it is no longer enough, argues Paul Lalovich, managing partner of Agile Dynamics.
11 May 2026
The AI scale gap: Why organizations must rethink operating models, not just technology Across the Middle East, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from aspiration to action. Governments and enterprises are investing heavily in data platforms and advanced analytics.
22 April 2026
The new Abu Dhabi HR Law: Strengthening public sector workforce and accountability The Abu Dhabi HR Law, which came into effect at the start of this year, has enhanced the public sector’s ability to build its workforce and accountability.
21 April 2026
Building AI-era organizations that keep their best people With sky-high ambitions around AI, organizations risk falling into an age-old technology trap: rolling out cutting-edge systems without the talent needed to unlock its full potential.
13 April 2026
How emerging market governments can build a sustainable AI talent base Developing AI talent is a strategic priority for emerging countries looking to drive innovation, diversify their economies, and create high-value jobs.
21 March 2026
WTW brings the power of Gen AI to compensations & benefits with Rewards AI The human capital arm of global professional services firm WTW has launched Rewards AI, a new Generative AI-enabled tool that helps HR teams with enhancing their decision-making around compensations
26 February 2026
Data is revamping the traditional landscape for compensation & benefits The landscape for rumeneration & rewards is set for radical change in the years ahead, fueled by the power of data and artificial intelligence, according to Martin McGuigan, founder of Compensation &
25 February 2026
The evolving HR agenda in the GCC: A conversation with Mohammad Abu Al-Rob The human capital landscape across the GCC is undergoing a profound shift.
24 February 2026
Kuwait’s labor market shifts toward efficiency as companies anticipate growth There has been a profound structural shift in Kuwait’s labor market in recent years, which has moved away from a focus on sheer job volume toward an emphasis on operational efficiency and maximizing
17 February 2026

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