Introduction Organizations are becoming increasingly aware that workforce planning cannot stop at identifying skills gaps. Knowing which skills exist in the workforce, which capabilities are missing, and which skills may become important in the future is only the beginning. The next challenge is turning that information into action. This is the shift from skills intelligence…

Introduction   The workforce is changing faster than traditional workforce planning models can keep up. Digital transformation, artificial intelligence, changing job roles, and evolving business requirements are creating a growing need for organizations to understand not only how many employees they have, but also what skills those employees have and which capabilities the business will need…

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…