The HR Observer

The Middle East's first blog dedicated to all things HR . Contributions from Middle East #HR leaders.
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Eid Al Adha Mubarak 🌙

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful celebration filled with happiness, and togetherness.

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Happy International HR Day to the people shaping better workplaces, stronger teams, and the future of work. 🌍

At HR Observer, we’re proud to celebrate the HR community driving change, culture, and innovation across the region.

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HRSE KSA Awards returns to spotlight the people shaping the future of HR across the Kingdom.

Nominations close on 2nd June.

Submit now: https://t.co/hqHUzULcim

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Are internships in your organisation working?

At Bayut and Dubizzle, the answer is clear.

178 interns. 106 full-time hires.

👉 Read here: https://t.co/SEbH1qq2N1

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Still hiring the old way?

In this exclusive interview, Colm O’Brien from AssessFirst shares how top companies in the GCC are rethinking hiring.

They’re making smarter hiring calls and building teams that actually perform.

Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/iL1yyVM4Rd

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If you’ve been to HRSE KSA, you get it. If you haven’t, this is your sign to be in the room this year.

📅 1 & 2 September 2026

📍 The Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

🔗 https://t.co/3N9aEuLeWG

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Eid Mubarak ✨

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Will your solutions be part of their HR roadmap this year?
Meet thousands of HR, L&D and transformation leaders shaping the future of work in Saudi Arabia.

Register your interest: https://t.co/bUw34kLDAq

📅 23 & 24 June 2026

📍 The Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Ramadan Kareem 🌙

Wishing you a month of reflection, wellbeing, and meaningful connections.

May this season inspire positive leadership, stronger workplaces, and people-first progress across our community.

#RamadanMubarak

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Habits take 21 days. Skills take 10,000 hours. Mindsets? Seconds.

Nikhil Mohan (Founder, Pivut) shares how one real conversation can transform a person, and the role follows.

Watch the full interview: https://t.co/kvR3qEb0Mh

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Some leaders are meant to stand out.

The #HRSEKSAwards recognise those shaping exceptional workplaces across KSA.

Leading change? This is your moment.

Nominate now 👉 https://t.co/a0KuuQRHQm

📍 Riyadh | 📅 23 June

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This year, your HR impact can’t go unnoticed. You’ve led, inspired, and delivered results. Now it’s time to be recognised.

HRSE KSA Awards 2026 nominations close 6 April.

The stage is ready. Are you ready to claim it?

Submit your nomination today: https://t.co/a0KuuQRHQm

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While the world rushes to adapt to AI, the GCC’s hiring culture already has the edge.
Arda Atalaya explores the “AI paradox” shaping the region’s future of work.

Read more → https://t.co/wvuHCoDQtw…

#AI #FutureOfWork #GCC #HRTrends #TheHRObserver

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📍LIVE from HRSE KSA Day 1!
The sessions are inspiring, the networking is buzzing — and the photobooth? Absolutely popping.

📸 Swing by the social wall and snap some fun shots while you’re here!

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Amid the buzz of HRSE KSA, we took a collective pause.

Our breathwork session brought attendees back to center — grounding the mind, releasing stress, and unlocking clarity.
Because great leadership starts with presence.

#HRSEKSA #BreathworkSession #MindfulLeadership

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📸 Need a fresh LinkedIn headshot? We’ve got you covered.

Head to the LinkedIn Photo Area (right opposite the Majlis) and get your professional photo taken — for free.

✨ Perfect lighting. Clean backdrop. Career-ready.

#HRSEKSA #LinkedInReady #ProfessionalBranding

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📣 Forget Morning blues — this is HRSE Day 1 Energy…

#HRSEKSA #SneakPeek #Day1 #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership #GameOn
#Leaderstage

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🚧 Here’s your sneak peek into HRSE KSA — before the industry walks in this morning.
The lights are up. The booths are ready. The stages are set.
And the energy? Already electric.
This is your exclusive behind-the-scenes at the making of the region’s most anticipated HR event.

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✨Drumroll Please - The HRSE KSA Awards 2025 Shortlist is out!

📍 Winners will be announced at the HRSE KSA Awards at the Arena in Riyadh on 17th June — get ready for a night to remember!

Stay tuned… the countdown is on! ✨

#HRSEKSA #HRSEAwards #FutureOfWork #HRLeaders

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✨Drumroll Please - The HRSE KSA Awards 2025 Shortlist is out!

📍 Winners will be announced at the HRSE KSA Awards at the Arena in Riyadh on 17th June — get ready for a night to remember!

Stay tuned… the countdown is on! ✨

#HRSEKSA #HRSEAwards #FutureOfWork #HRLeaders