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

Nominate yourself, your team, a colleague or your organisation for one of the following categories.

Awards Gala Dinner: 7 December 2023, Dubai

AWARD CATEGORIES

1. Best HR Leadership Development Initiative
2. People Team of the Year   
3. Best Nationalisation Initiative   
4. Best Employee Engagement Initiative    
5. Best Learning & Development Programme 

6. Most Impactful Diversity & Inclusion Initiative   
7. Best Recruitment & Talent Management Strategy     
8. Rising Star of the People Profession     
9. Best HR/LD & OD Consultancy  
10. Employer of Year 
11. Best Change Management Initiative 

CONTACT US

For more information on the Awards or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Eleni Anastasova
Communities and Market Operations Manager

CIPD

events@cipd.ae
+971 (0)4 275 6900 
www.cipd.org/ae

Saudi Railway Company, Atlantis Dubai, Riyad Bank, E& and The Leading National Academy emerged as big winners of the 2022 awards. The ceremony, which took place in Dubai was attended by over 200 people professionals and business leaders. Watch the recording above.


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Submit your nominations by 10 October 2023

ATTEND THE AWARDS GALA DINNER

Emma Davies

Chief Culture & People Excellence Officer - Masafi

Mike Elgin

Head of Talent Management - ADQ

Rohit Manucha, FCIPD

Executive Coach & Seasoned HR Professional

Jabin Thomas

Head of Human Resources Multiple Brands - Landmark Group

Sara Hussein

Talent Management & Development Professional  

Dubai Future Foundation

ATTEND THE GALA DINNER

MEET THE JUDGES

Mohammed Alwaibari

CHRO

Imran Ahmad 

Group Chief HR Officer

Jashanmal National Company LLC

Amro Al Sa'adat

Head of Organisational Development

Gulf International Bank

Khaled S. Fathi 

Managing Director

Mario Bastoni 

Front Talent

Taha Aldabaa, FCIPD 

Managing Director

Leica Geosystems

Executive Director of People & Development 

Department of Finance Abu Dhabi

Kevin Vaz 

HR Director - Emerging EMEA

Can Axis Training & Consultancy