The Future of GCC National Talent
Balancing Localisation with Global Expertise
According to our report, only 29% of professionals say their organisation offers strong leadership development for nationals. Just 17% believe senior leadership is representative.
The GCC stands at a defining moment. Economic diversification, nationalisation, and rapid technological change are transforming how organisations hire, develop, and retain talent.
Shaped by the insights of over 200 professionals across the GCC and beyond, our report ‘The Future of GCC National Talent’ reveals what today’s workforce values - and what organisations must do to stay competitive.
According to our report, only 29% of professionals say their organisation offers strong leadership development for nationals. Just 17% believe senior leadership is representative.
The GCC stands at a defining moment. Economic diversification, nationalisation, and rapid technological change are transforming how organisations hire, develop, and retain talent.
Shaped by the insights of over 200 professionals across the GCC and beyond, our report ‘The Future of GCC National Talent’ reveals what today’s workforce values - and what organisations must do to stay competitive.
What's inside:
- Inside the GCC Talent Market
- GCC Economic Overview
- Getting the Balance Right on Nationalisation
- Nurturing Local Talent
- Technology, Transformation and Skills
- AI Spotlight
- Priorities for a Competitive Workforce
- Taking Action to Build a Future-Ready Workforce
- National Talent & the GCC's Next Chapter
This report is built to help employers build future-ready teams by aligning data, insight, and strategy to what professionals actually want and need.