Labour Market news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the category Labour Market 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
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
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
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
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
Generative AI is gradually becoming the ‘default’ for Saudis in the workplace A new study from Deloitte provides an in-depth view of how rapidly artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads into the workplace, describing the technology as a “default” tool for many in daily wo
21 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
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
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
Strategic Gears and CozmoX AI to bring ‘AI employees’ to Saudi market Strategic Gears has signed a strategic partnership with CozmoX AI aimed at helping organisations across Saudi Arabia integrate ‘AI employees’ into their workforce.
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
15 disruptive work and talent trends in the UAE’s public sector up to 2040 What are the top workforce and labor market trends for the UAE’s public sector? A new in-depth report from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement sheds light on 15 disruptive shifts that wil
19 June 2025
IBM to support Egypt’s government with AI skills building Egypt’s government has signed a 5-year agreement with IBM aimed at building AI skills within the nation’s workforce.
27 May 2025
BCG, McKinsey and Kearney head LinkedIn list of the UAE’s top employers Global strategy consultancies Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company and Kearney have all featured in the top five of LinkedIn’s latest annual ‘Top Companies’ list for the UAE.
15 May 2025
Strategy&: Investing in wellbeing of GCC healthcare workers could save $2.5 billion Investing in workforce wellbeing in the healthcare sector comes with considerable effort and cost – yet the return on these investments is significantly larger for the sector and society as a whole.
08 May 2025
Strategic Gears inks exclusive partnership with FutureLearn to drive Saudi upskilling FutureLearn, a global provider of online courses and degrees, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Strategic Gears, which becomes the company’s sole partner in Saudi Arabia across the priva
20 April 2025
1 in 5 GCC organisations planning to grow headcount in 2025 Nearly 1 in 5 organisations in the GCC region are expecting to increase their headcount in 2025, according to a new report by Procapita Group.
17 March 2025
The role of consulting firms in shaping the future of talent migration The Middle East, long a significant hub for global migration, is undergoing a period of dynamic transformation in its migration policies.
04 March 2025
Engaging Gen Z demands a new-age approach to hiring and retention Recruiting and retaining Gen Z demands a strategic approach that aligns with their unique values, preferences, and work styles.
20 February 2025
Whiteshield and Google present the world’s most resilient labour markets International management consulting firm Whiteshield and Google have released the 2025 edition of the Global Labour Resilience Index, shedding light into the world’s most resilient and future-proof l
29 January 2025
Takamol signs MOUs with Expert Vision Consulting and North Highland Takamol Holding, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest government entities focused on the nation’s labour market, has signed new partnership agreements with two leading consultancies: Expert Vision Consultin
20 October 2024
Arthur D. Little discusses the future of human capital with Saudi leaders Arthur D. Little has hosted its Executive Leadership Workshop in Riyadh, bringing together over 30 leaders from business and government to discuss key trends and developments in the area of human capital.
03 October 2024
How AI is transforming human resources and the workforce Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a measurable impact across all aspects of HR – from organization design, talent management to compensation and benefits.
02 July 2024
Agile Dynamics leaders pen ‘The Future of Work: From Cubicle to Tribe’ Four leaders from advisory firm Agile Dynamics have teamed up to pen ‘The Future of Work: From Cubicle to Tribe’, a new book that explores the dynamic transformations reshaping the modern workplace,
28 June 2024
How GCC countries can build a talent model for the digital age A new digital talent model is vital to digital economy growth.
30 May 2024
Study: Key trends & developments in GCC's labor market Procapita Group has released its in-depth annual report into the top trends and developments in the GCC’s labor market.
18 March 2024
UAE has the some of the most experienced - and youngest - CEOs CEOs in the Middle East are some of the most experienced globally, with around 90% having prior C-suite experience.
14 March 2024
Women returning from career breaks could add $385 billion to MENA Nearly half of working women in the MENA region have taken a career break at one point or another.
12 March 2024

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