AI reshapes workforce planning across Middle East, says Workday official

Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President at Workday, highlighted how AI is reshaping talent management in the Middle East. With the acceleration of AI adoption in the GCC, businesses are under increasing pressure to move from isolated experiments to embedding AI into core workflows. Organizations in the Middle East are moving beyond using technology solely for automating administrative tasks, now leveraging AI to enhance skills development and contribute strategically to growth. By integrating financial and operational data with AI-driven insights, organizations can make more informed workforce decisions.