Leadership Moves: Top C-level HR appointments in May 2025
C-SuiteAppointments#Movements#HRCommunity
Here’s a list of top HR leaders taking on new roles and shaping the future of work in the Middle East.
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Long working hours, yet Abu Dhabi residents are happy: DCD survey
Culture#EmployeeExperience#HRCommunity#Wellbeing
In Abu Dhabi, the private sector follows a standard 48-hour workweek, typically consisting of 8 hours per day over 6 days, which exceeds OECD's average of 37.4 hours.
Sharjah approves ‘care leave’ of 1-year paid leave for working mothers; Here’s what it means
DiversityOther employee benefits#HRCommunity
The amendments also address a key aspect of working women’s lives—career growth—by stating that 'care leave' will count toward a female employee's total years of service.
Sobha Realty announces 120 days maternity leave to boost talent retention
DiversityOther employee benefits#HRCommunity
All female employees at Sobha Realty will be entitled to 120 days of maternity leave, in addition to other employee benefits.
GPSSAAE classifies daily commute accidents as work-related injuries
Other employee benefits#HRCommunity#Health & Safety
A work-related injury includes accidents that happen at work or during commuting, illnesses caused by job conditions, injuries or deaths from ignoring safety rules, and fatalities due to work-related fatigue or stress.
Omran Group’s Hilal Al Jadidi shares strategies for future-ready HR, leadership, and talent
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From leadership development to talent strategies and digital HR innovation, Al Jadidi shares a clear vision of what the future of work can and should be.
King Salman Park Foundation appoints Thamir Almuarik as CHRO
Almuarik brings over 18 years of HR leadership experience across key government and private sectors in Saudi Arabia.
