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 or more of the following categories.

Awards Gala Dinner: 5 December 2024, Dubai

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

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

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

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Nominations are open. 

Submit your first nomination for free until 23:59 (GST) on 30 April 2024   

Emma Davies

Chief Culture & People 

Mike Elgin

Partner, Head of Human Capital - Lunate

Jabin Thomas

Head of Human Resources Multiple Brands - Landmark Group

Sara Hussein

Head of Learning, Skills, OD and D&I - AMEA 

ENGIE

MEET THE JUDGESS

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

Executive Director of People & Development 

Department of Finance Abu Dhabi

Kevin Vaz 

HR Director - Emerging EMEA

MappdHR

12. Outstanding CIPD Student of the Year