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• Leading with purpose: Know how ETHRWorld Middle East HR Icons 2025 winner Khalid Altowaijri is doing it

  “My journey in HR started with a passion for building strong teams and creating workplaces where people thrive. I was drawn to the opportunity to shape company cultures, drive organisational success, and positively impact employees’ careers,” shares Khalid Altowaijri, Head of Human Resources and Administration at SAMI Airbus, reflecting on his path to becoming one of the ETHRWorld Middle East HR Icons Award winners of 2025.

  

• 52% of organisations face delays in product development due to IT skills shortages

  A recent IDC survey highlights the significant impact of the IT skills shortage amid the rapid adoption of AI tools, on businesses worldwide. The survey, conducted among IT leaders across Europe, Asia, and North America, reveals that 54% of organisations have experienced delays in product development due to IT skills shortages.

  

• The future of work? Agile, adaptive, and AI-powered: Sumit Malhotra, CHRO, Neweast General Trading

  From hybrid work models, AI adoption to a heightened focus on upskilling, inclusivity and sustainability, Sumit Malhotra shares his predictions for the evolving landscape in the Middle East for 2025, in an exclusive interview with ETHRWorld EMEA.

  

• GBA invests $3.6 billion to empower Vietnam’s workforce

  With over 530 German companies operating in Vietnam and $3.6 billion in investments in 2024, GBA’s initiatives signal a transformative era for Vietnam’s workforce and economy, with sustainability and innovation at the forefront.

  

• Building an ethical future for HR: Insights from Dr Rochelle Haynes on navigating the blended workforce

  In a rapidly changing global workplace, HR leaders must confront pressing ethical challenges while embracing digital transformation and a diverse workforce. In an exclusive interview with ETHRWorld International, Dr Rochelle Haynes, co-author of OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for a Blended Workforce, shares her perspective on creating ethical practices that resonate across organisational cultures and foster inclusivity.

  

• Oman’s Ministry of Labour evaluates over 7,000 candidates for public sector roles

  The Ministry of Labour in Oman conducted written exams and interviews for job seekers at its headquarters and various offices. Over 7,000 candidates were tested, and about 1,700 were interviewed for 557 government positions. Immediate results were displayed on tablets. These initiatives underscore the Ministry’s focus on digital transformation and workforce development, aligning with ongoing efforts to modernise the employment system and strengthen Oman’s public sector.

  

• Navigating the human element in a digital world with Dr. Corrie Jonn Block

  In one thought-provoking session at The Economic Times Future Forward Middle East Conference 2024, Corrie Jonn Block, Leading Business Coach, Author brought attention to the human side of technology adoption, talked about the need to address fears, the broken trust, and the need for effective communication and understanding of a successful digital transformation.

  

• The second edition of The Economic Times Future Forward Middle East kick-starts with a bang!

  The second edition of The Economic Times Future Forward Middle East kickstarts with a bang. Yasmin Taj, Editor- The Economic Times International addressed 400+ HR leaders on how the future of work is going to be significantly humanised with AI taking center stage in the world of work.

  

• Accenture to acquire Work & Co

  Globally, 97% of c-suite executives feel that their accelerated digital transformation efforts merely allow them to keep pace, not achieve new growth and customer relevance. Accenture Song and Work & Co have an aligned vision of the tremendous opportunity for building life-centric digital experiences and products in anticipation of a US$1755 billion global digital transformation market by 2028.

  

• Fireside Chat: Cracking the code behind successful HR Digital transformation in MENA

  Building a truly digital workplace means looking at every layer of the enterprise through an employee lens: enabling collaboration at all levels, treating your workforce as the best customers, and identifying and delivering experiences that matter most to them. In this fireside chat, we will delve deeper into the tech side of digital transformation and learn from the tech expert - the science of leading successful HR digital transformation.

  

• du signs a MoU with Microsoft to drive digital transformation in the UAE

  This collaboration, will fuel innovation and drive digital transformation for businesses while delivering cutting-edge solutions in AI, sustainability, and cybersecurity. Under the envisaged collaboration, du ICT will establish offerings powered by Microsoft Azure, which will provide businesses with cutting-edge technologies to drive their digital transformation journey, fueling their growth and success.