Human Resources news in the Middle East | Page 2

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

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
Gulf employers responding to accelerating shifts in talent and workforce dynamics In a shifting labor market, employers in the Gulf are increasingly focusing on talent policies
15 February 2026
Survey: Worker satisfaction and confidence has declined in the Middle East Overall satisfaction and confidence for workers in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region has declined, as a gap grows between the adoption of AI and the readiness of workers to use it.
13 February 2026
GCC employers grapple with unfunded end-of-service benefits amidst reforms In the GCC countries, there is an ongoing shift in the use of end-of-service benefits.
03 February 2026
Caliber Consulting delivers HR capability building project for leading Saudi bank Working together with Caliber Consulting, a leading Saudi bank designed and implemented a multi‑program HR capability‑uplifting project across the group.
03 February 2026
Banking’s changing landscape and its impact on leadership, talent and skills The banking sector is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by forces such as technology, regulatory, geopolitical uncertainty, customer and employee expectations.
02 February 2026
Saudi Air Navigation Services partners with New Metrics for employee experience transformation Saudi Air Navigation Services, the exclusive provider of air traffic control and civil air navigation services in the Kingdom, has announced a strategic partnership with New Metrics to advance its em
27 January 2026
RightFoot supports Gulf company with preparing for AI upskilling When a Gulf-based company sought to assess its workforce’s AI readiness, it engaged management consultancy RightFoot to identify skills gaps and develop a targeted improvement plan.
12 January 2026
The great leadership reset in 2026 – The rise of the people-first boss After years of global upheaval, the workplace is on the edge of a profound reset.
12 January 2026
Prioritizing human capital during the M&A integration process While most of the attention in M&A integrations goes to strategic, transactional and functional matters, much of the ultimate success depends on the people who make it happen.
12 January 2026
Driving the talent agenda through AI and human decision-making Over the past years, AI has made significant strides in supporting CHROs as they streamline talent management and hiring.
08 January 2026
Why the GCC’s next leap is the digital employee For more than a decade, the GCC has been one of the fastest moving regions in digital transformation. Governments digitised services at scale and cities invested in data platforms.
07 January 2026
AI offers HR teams an opportunity to leap forward The rapid advancement of AI is creating a silver moment for HR functions around the Middle East.
05 January 2026
Six ways how AI and Machine Learning are redefining human resources Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are redefining human resources – from human capital strategy and workforce planning to operational activities and the skills required of HR prof
11 December 2025
Meet the winners of the PAAward 2025 At the 8th People Analytics Forums, Maven Insights unveiled the winners of the People Analytics Awards.
10 December 2025
What PAForums 2025 revealed about the next era of people analytics The People Analytics Forums (PAForums) convened senior HR leaders, analytics experts and public/private-sector decision-makers to confront a growing reality: AI is not just automating tasks, it is qu
09 December 2025
Caliber Academy equips unicorn brand with world-class organizational design Caliber Academy, the academy arm of Caliber Consulting, was tapped by a high-growth apparel brand in the UK to strengthen its organizational design capabilities following a period of rapid growth.
05 December 2025
Using advanced people analytics to build a future-ready workforce In today’s dynamic labour market and talent landscape, the organisations that master their intelligence and plan ahead smartly will be those that win the battle for talent, writes Somaya El Sherbini,
02 December 2025
Why HR is evolving into a strategic partner for dealmakers across the M&A lifecycle For M&A to succeed, a smooth and well-structured financial transaction is essential – but so too are people and culture, which remain critical ingredients of effective integration.
19 November 2025
AZADEA’s AMP academy develops the next generation of retail leaders AZADEA, a leading lifestyle retail company with over 700 stores across 14 countries, leverages its Advanced Management Program (AMP) to develop talented shop managers into future commercial and opera
12 November 2025
Deloitte’s 8 human capital trends driving the Middle East’s workforce revolution The Middle East stands at the crossroads of a profound transformation in the workforce, driven by enhanced connectivity, robotics, artificial intelligence, cognitive tools, new talent models and the
11 November 2025
Building a high-performance culture in GCC government entities Building a high-performance culture within the government sector comes with its share of challenges and complexities.
10 November 2025
Abdullah Assadi (KGC) on the journey to experiential and impactful learning Step into a leadership training session today and the scene might be one of energy, music, and movement. Yet the truth remains: high energy does not always translate into high impact.
07 November 2025
Stronger performance management linked to productivity gains, WTW finds Organisations that roll out performance optimisation programmes can significantly increase workforce productivity, according to a global survey by WTW.
04 November 2025
Why retention strategies are key to driving business success in the UAE Hiring often takes the spotlight in talent discussions.
04 November 2025
Building the future GCC workforce: Lessons from global trends and Palladium’s experience GCC economies are diversifying faster than ever. New industries are emerging, technology is transforming traditional sectors, and governments are investing heavily in their people.
04 November 2025
PAForum 2025 returns for 8th edition: Rethinking employability in the age of AI PAForum, a leading conference from Maven Insights focused on people analytics, workforce transformation, and AI in human capital, is returning for its 8th edition.
30 October 2025

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