Organised independently by the CIPD, the CIPD Middle East People Awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations for their outstanding achievements in people management and development. Enter the most credible people management awards in the Middle East.
By experts on the world of work
for experts in the world of work
Details for the 2025 awards coming soon!
AWARD CATEGORIES
1. Best Wellbeing Programme
2. People Team of the Year
3. Best Nationalisation Initiative
4. Best Employee Engagement Initiative
5. Best Learning & Development Initiative
6. Most Impactful Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative 7. Best Talent Management Strategy
8. Rising Star of the People Profession
9. Best Digital Innovation/AI Initiative in HR/L&D
10. Employer of Year
11. Best Change Management Initiative
CONTACT US
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stc Group, Bupa Arabia, Emirates Group, Tabreed and ADNOC emerged winners of the 2023 awards. The ceremony, which took place in Dubai was attended by over 200 people professionals and business leaders. Watch the recording above.
The Awards gala dinner at a glance
Some past Awards recipients
2025 awards to be launched soon
Emma Davies
Founder
Mike Elgin
Human Capital Advisor
Jebin Thomas
Head of Human Resources - Multiple Brands
Sara Hussein
Passionate about unlocking potential and shaping futures
Read award-winning case studies
Mohammed Alwaibari
CHRO - Abdullah Al Othaim Fashion
Imran Ahmad
Group CHRO
Jashanmal National Company LLC
Amro Al Sa'adat
Head of Organisational Development
Gulf International Bank
Khaled S. Fathi
Managing Director
Mario Bastoni
Front Talent
Roujin Ghamsari
Founder & CEO
Leica Geosystems
ED - People & Development
Department of Finance Abu Dhabi
Kevin Vaz
HR Director - Emerging EMEA
MappdHR
12. Outstanding CIPD Student of the Year
Rakan Brahedni
Tech Futurist & Innovation
Strategist
Cheryl Thornton
Co - Deputy Chair
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Hassan Trad
Head of Talent Management
Finance House
Gareth Powel
Group CHRO
FAB
Dr Adrian Waite
Head of Talent, Leadership & Organisation Effectiveness
Boehringer Ingelheim
CEO & Co - Founder
Rythmik
Imad Ghazzawi
Radha Bharj
HR Thought Leader & People Experience Expert
Tim Williams
Group Head of People, Strategy & Culture
Red Sea Global
Eiman Al Hammadi
SVP - Human Capital & Organisation Effectiveness
ADNOC Group
Dr Alia Al Serkal
Jo Kearney
Julia Powell
Head of People, Learning & Growth
VP - Group Leadership & Learning
Sr. Director Human Capital Department
Head of International Academy & Global Learning Design
DU
Majid Al Futtaim
GCAA
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Khalid Khadim
Landmark Group
Dr Allen Baby
Talent Strategy & Thought Leader
Evolve People Network
Meet the judgesS
Former Head of HC at Lunate
Nicholas Williams
Director
HR M&A, EY - Parthenon
Hassan Amin AbdulHaq
HR AVP for Leadership & Management Development
Emirates NBD
2024 sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Prestigious Sponsor
Global Diversity Practice
Farrah Qureshi
CEO
Gold Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
