An HR journal · Since 2012
Building the talent
that builds institutions
22+ years leading HR across government, tourism, technology, telecom, shipping and entertainment in Saudi Arabia. I write about talent acquisition, learning and development, leadership and the future of work.
22+years in HR
CIPDCIPD & CHRP certified
ATDInternational speaker
01 — Career
Shaped across six sectors
From training and development early on, to leading HR at the Ministry of Investment during the early Vision 2030 transformation, to building talent acquisition and development at SEVEN.
ORGANISATIONROLESECTOR
SEVENExecutive Director, Talent Development & AcquisitionEntertainment
Ministry of InvestmentHR Executive Director (2017–2024)Government
BahriTalent Management Senior ManagerShipping & logistics
MobilyExecutive Manager, Competencies & Career ManagementTelecom
ElmHR Development Team LeaderTechnology
SCTHSenior HR ResearcherTourism & heritage
Chairs the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of a PIF facility-management company (2021 – 2026).
02 — Writing
Latest essays (in Arabic)
Practical writing on careers, performance, learning and leadership for the Arabic-speaking HR community.
All writing →
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تكريم من ATD في لوس أنجلوس: لحظة لا تُنسى
02
متحدثًا في ATD26: دروس استراتيجية من المبادرات الوطنية في بناء القدرات البشرية
03
Wrapping up ATD26 in Los Angeles: reflections from the week
04
لن يسرق الذكاء الاصطناعي وظيفتك… لكن شخصًا آخر سيفعل
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متى يضيف المستشارون والشركات الاستشارية قيمة حقيقية؟
03 — Themes
Five themes I keep returning to
a.Talent acquisitionBuilding recruiting functions, direct sourcing and candidate experience.
b.Learning & developmentTraining tied to real business problems, not training hours.
c.Leadership & successionBuilding the bench and spotting leadership talent early.
d.Performance & competenciesCompetency frameworks, assessment centres and skills-based organisations.
e.CareersCVs, interviews and the decision to move on.
“Your manager will either bring out the best in you — or the worst.”
04 — Speaking & Media
On stage and on air
Conferences, panels and media conversations on the future of talent and HR transformation in Saudi Arabia.
Speaker profile (PDF)2026ATD International Conference & ExpoPanel: “Transforming Workforce Capability: Strategic Lessons From KSA’s National Initiatives” · ATD Certificate of AppreciationCONFERENCE
—HR Tech Saudi SummitC-level panel: “Immersive, Engaging, and Measurable: The New World of Work”SUMMIT
2019MBC FM — “Hawaha Saudi”Radio series on salary negotiation, when to change jobs, the cost of job-hopping and how to search for workRADIO
2017Riyadh RadioInterviews on talent management and the skills the labour market needsRADIO