Multinational firms are aligning local operations with global DEI standards, encouraging regional companies to follow suit. In this environment, DEI is becoming both a competitive differentiator and a governance priority.
By turning data into insight and insight into action, organisations can close gaps and foster cultures where all employees feel seen, valued, and empowered to contribute.
As digital frameworks continue to evolve, they’re reshaping industries at every level. And this makes it essential for HR leaders to ensure their workforce is equipped to keep pace.
Some key HR leadership appointments in May 2025 include Reem Alghanim joining the KSA Health Ministry, Thamir Almuarik joining King Salman Park, and Ginny Sethi joining Jazeera Airways. Check out the full list here.
At the recent Oman Talent Study Circle, HR leaders from leading organizations came together to discuss how to future-proof the talent pipeline in a rapidly diversifying economy.
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.
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.
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.