Shortlist 2026
Best AI Programme in HR/L&D
EDGE Group
Federal Authority of Government Human Resources (UAE)
Federal Tax Authority (UAE)
Ghobash Group
SAL Saudi Logistics Services
solutions by stc
Best Change Management Programme
Abu Dhabi Airports
ADNOC Offshore
AstraZeneca
Jeddah Airports Company
Mobily
Petroleum Development Oman
Best Employee Engagement Programme
Federal Tax Authority (UAE)
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (KSA)
SAL Saudi Logistics Services
Saudi Aramco
Seddiqi Holding
Best Learning and Development Programme - Private Sector
Cluster2
DAMAC Group
G42
Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management
Saudi Aramco
stc group
Best Learning and Development Programme - Public Sector
Abu Dhabi Customs
ADNOC
Emirates Flight Catering
Federal Tax Authority (UAE)
Ministry of HR and Social Development (KSA)
Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority
Best Nationalisation Programme - Private Sector
CIGNA Insurance Middle East (Dubai)
DAMAN - the National Insurance Company
Galadari Brothers
Jindal Steel (Oman)
LENOVO
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri)
Best Talent Attraction & Employer Branding Programme - NEW
AD Ports
ADNOC
Bupa Arabia
King Salman International Airport
Ministry of HR and Social Development (KSA)
SAL Saudi Logistics Services
Best Talent Performance and Capability Development Programme - NEW
Abu Dhabi Customs
Bupa Arabia
Federal Tax Authority (UAE)
Ghobash Group
National Investments Company
Talogy Middle East & Africa
Best Wellbeing Programme
Abu Dhabi Customs
DP World
Petroleum Development Oman
Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai)
solutions by stc
Zain Group
Employer of the Year - Private Sector
DAMAN - the National Insurance Company
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
Mobily
SAL Saudi Logistics Services
Seddiqi Holding
VINSAK Group
Employer of the Year - Public Sector
Abu Dhabi Customs
Masdar
Most Impactful Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Programme
Deloitte Middle East
Kuwait Finance House
Zain Group
Outstanding CIPD Student of the Year
Bradfield Learning & Development Ltd
— E.H.D. Dhanushi NilendraMiddlesex University Dubai
— Louloua AlqubaisiMiddlesex University Dubai
— Yuliia KyrychenkoTaaeen Human Resources Consultants and Training
— Manoj Kumar MehraPeople Team of the Year <20 people
Abu Dhabi Customs
GYMA Food Industries
Kinnarps Project Solutions
Ministry of Interior (UAE)
People Team of the Year > 20 people
AD Ports
Ghobash Group
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
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