21 - 22 October 2025
AND THE WINNERS ARE…
Congratulations to all the outstanding individuals, teams, and companies for their truly world-class achievements.
Best Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
e& Egypt
Best Employee Engagement Strategy (Private Sector)
Riyadh Airports Company (RAC)
Best Employee Engagement Strategy (Public/Government Sector)
Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)
Best Employee Wellbeing Programme
Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)
Best Executive & Leadership Development Programme
Government Expenditure & Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO)
Best HR Technology Implementation
e&
Best HR Transformation & Change Management Strategy
ACWA Power
Best Innovative Flexible Working Initiative
stc group
Best Innovative HR Initiative
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai
Best Innovative L&D Initiative (Private Sector)
Ejadah
Best Innovative L&D Initiative (Public/Government Sector)
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Best L&D Technology Implementation
OQ RPI
Best Recruitment & Onboarding Strategy
Riyadh Airports Company
Best Reward & Recognition Strategy
DMCC
Best Social Impact Initiative
ROSHN Group
Best Talent Management Strategy (Private Sector)
Fitness First Middle East
Best Talent Management Strategy (Public/Government Sector)
Bapco Energies B.S.C. (Closed)
Best Women Development & Leadership Programme
Deloitte Midddle East
CHRO of the Year
Major General Awadh Al-Awaim from GDRFA-Dubai
Employer of the Year
e&
HR Team of the Year
Fitness First Middle East
HR’s Rising Star of the Year
Sultan Saif Ali Salem AlMaskari from EMSTEEL