Does the Stargate UAE collaboration also aim to provide free access to ChatGPT Plus, offered by the UAE, to all its residents, including the expat population?
While automation boosts efficiency by handling repetitive tasks, it also risks eroding the human touch—particularly in HR, where empathy, ethics, and human connection are essential.
HR leaders play a key role, but organisations often overlook people in change efforts. To succeed, you need clear planning, strong follow-through, and decisions based on data.
Digitalisation is accelerating skill demands, with employees eager to upskill—especially in AI, data, and programming. Yet many feel unsupported. To stay competitive, employers must close the training gap, offer role-relevant learning, and align development with business goals.
This International HR Day, we turned to key HR leaders across the Middle East to understand how they’re preserving the ‘human’ touch while adapting to tech disruption and evolving workplace norms.
AI and People Analytics are reshaping workflows, roles, and employee experiences. But tech alone isn’t enough—we need ethics, agility, and data literacy to lead the future of work.
By harnessing data, HR evolves from reacting to challenges to anticipating them—transitioning from firefighting to future-proofing. The fusion of analytics and human resources marks a pivotal change in how organisations drive impact and create lasting value.