WTW news in the Middle East

News from consulting firm WTW in the Middle East:

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
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
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
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
Middle East healthcare costs to surge again in 2026, forecasts WTW report Global health insurance costs are projected to rise again by double-digits next year, on the back of a growing number of chronic diseases, an ageing population, and investments in new technologies.
17 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
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
Global M&A activity in Q3 gives dealmakers hope of a strong finish to 2025 Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) performance surged in the third quarter of this year, with 2025 shaping up to surpass expectations, according to latest research from WTW.
30 October 2025
Multinationals expanding pension plan offerings to employees worldwide Multinationals around the world are steadily expanding use of International Pension Plan (IPPs) and International Savings Plans (ISPs), particularly in regions with underdeveloped retirement markets
24 October 2025
HR leaders in UAE struggle with gap between ambition and action Human resources leaders in the UAE are experiencing a growing disconnect between what they consider important and where they are actually focusing their efforts, according to a new WTW report.
04 September 2025
WTW hosts event in Riyadh to mark expansion in Kingdom’s insurance landscape Set to take place next week in Riyadh, the ‘Vision 2030 in Action: Pioneering Risk & Reinsurance’ event from WTW will bring together executives from across Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector to discuss
28 August 2025
Organisations concerned employees on DC plans aren’t saving enough for retirement Over half of employers believe that defined contribution pension savers need to increase their savings during the accumulation phase to secure a comfortable retirement.
06 August 2025
Middle East M&A sector gains momentum in first half of 2025 Despite ongoing global uncertainty and a slowdown in deals in many major markets, M&A activity in the Middle East gained significant momentum in the first half of 2025, according to new research from
30 July 2025
Pamela Thomson-Hall on WTW’s next phase of growth in the Middle East Under the leadership of Pamela Thomson-Hall, CEO for all markets outside North America and Western Europe at WTW, the global professional services firm is chasing its next phase of growth in the Midd
14 July 2025
WTW’s HR Summit: Key takeaways for CHROs and HR Leaders in the GCC Global professional services firm WTW recently held the 2025 edition of its flagship HR Summit in Dubai, hosting over 100 executives and HR leaders from across the GCC.
02 June 2025
Six pillars of an effective employee experience strategy Building a strong employee experience is a key part of the employee value proposition, driving productivity, talent retention, and corporate culture.
20 May 2025
WTW takes full ownership of UAE business following deal with Al-Futtaim Global advisory and broking company WTW has taken full control over its business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), acquiring a majority stake from Al-Futtaim.
02 May 2025
Why post-merger integrations fail from a change and culture perspective When a post-merger integration fails, then the odds are high that leaders point at change and cultural problems as the root cause.
26 February 2025
Middle East medical healthcare costs to increase by 12% in 2025 Total medical costs in Middle Eastern countries are expected to increase by 12% by the end of 2025, marking the third consecutive year of rising costs.
04 February 2025
WTW recruits Mohammed AlSudairy to lead Reinsurance Broking business in KSA Global professional services firm WTW has recruited Mohammed AlSudairy to lead its newly launched Reinsurance Broking business in Saudi Arabia.
27 January 2025
Four M&A trends that will drive 2025’s deals rebound Following a mixed year for the mergers & acquisitions (M&A) landscape, new research from WTW shows that deal activity is set for a rebound in 2025.
20 January 2025
Talal Omar Bahafi to lead WTW’s new KSA insurance broking business Willis Towers Watson has appointed a new Head of Insurance Broking for Saudi Arabia: Talal Omar Bahafi.
28 October 2024
Willis Towers Watson survey finds little impact from remote working in UAE Global business consultancy Willis Towers Watson has conducted a survey into stay-at-home productivity levels in the UAE, finding only a small overall impact.
19 May 2020

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