The Middle East Perspective The transition from integrated HCM to AI-enabled HCM is particularly relevant for organizations across the Middle East, where digital transformation, workforce modernization, and data sovereignty are strategic priorities. A recent example is e&, which announced in February 2026 that it is using Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM with embedded AI, generative AI,…

Introduction Digital transformation is reshaping businesses across the Middle East. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain are investing heavily in cloud technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and enterprise applications to modernize business operations. Human Resources is one of the key functions leading this transformation, with organizations moving away from…