CIPD Middle East

A meaningful moment for the people profession in .

HR leaders and business partners gathered in for an inaugural event celebrating the first CIPD approved delivery site in . The highlight of the event was a lively panel discussion that brought forward insightful views on the future of the profession.

We heard clear messages about the need for the profession to be more strategically aligned with business, to build the behavioural capabilities that define effective leadership, and to ensure technology, especially AI, is used responsibly and ethically.

Africa’s young and growing workforce presents great opportunity, and capability development will be key. The panel emphasised that professional pathways and lifelong learning will play an essential role in shaping the future.

A proud step forward, and a reminder of the impact our profession can make in building better work and working lives.

A big thank you to our partners for organising such an impactful event and bringing the community together.

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ADNOC’s Culture Renovation Programme was honoured at the 2025 CIPD Middle East People Awards 🔹 showcasing how culture can be engineered with the same rigour as operations.

The programme boosted engagement, leadership strength, and safety performance across the organisation.

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✨ Got 2–3 minutes? We’d really value your voice.

We’re running a short, anonymous HR Community Pulse Survey to understand the workforce priorities emerging in the moment across our region. Your input helps ensure the support, conversations, and resources we offer reflect what matters on the ground.

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Thanks in advance — your perspective truly matters.

Women’s participation in Saudi Arabia’s workforce isn’t just rising, it’s reshaping the very architecture of leadership. As more women step into the workforce and into strategic roles, organisations have a powerful opportunity to rethink how leadership operates, how talent is developed, and how inclusive cultures are built.

In a recent conversation with HR leader Reem Alkhudhairy, several themes emerged that signal a profound shift already underway.

Read the full interview at https://bit.ly/4sNzUBl and let us know your thoughts.

CIPD | Thought leadership | Women and leadership in Saudi Arabia In this interview HR senior leader, Reem Alkhudhairy, gives her perspective on how women's leadership is evolving in the Kingdom and what organisations can do to accelerate progress