naseba launches the GCC HR Excellence Awards in Dubai

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 9, 2009 --

Dubai, June 9, 2009 – Under the theme of “Shaping business strategies and recognising indispensible business visionaries” the 4th Annual Human Assets Expansion Middle East Congress will take place from 15th – 17th June 2009 at the One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel in Dubai. Organized by naseba, a leading business information company, the conference will bring together top Human Resources (HR) directors and heads of HR from leading companies in the Middle East to discuss the most pressing issues facing the region. During the three-day conference, distinguished experts in the HR sector will take a realistic look at the economy and offer strategies, practical examples and case studies to withstand the economic storm.

A feature of the conference will be the inaugural GCC HR Excellence Awards. These awards, a naseba initiative recognize organizations and individuals who have contributed to the successful development of the HR role in the region. Leading private and public companies, who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, are contesting for the following categories:
• HR director of the year
• Employer of the year
• Best nationalization friendly initiative
• Most admired individual in human capital sector of the GCC region

• Most innovative recruiting and staffing strategy
• Best talent management strategy

The winners will be revealed on the 15th of June at the grand awards ceremony at the One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel in Dubai. The list of finalists for the prestigious awards include: Abraaj Capital, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Saudi Chevron Phillips Company, Economic Zones World, M.A.Al Kharafi and Sons, Higher College of Technology, Haya Water, Dubai Airports Free Zone Authority, Zamil Industrial, Abu Dhabi Ship Building company, Oman International Bank, Acer Computers ME ltd, Emitac, LG Electronics, Ethihad Airways, IBM Middle East, Glaxo Smithkline, Arab Insurance Group, National Water Company, Orange Business services and TBWA/RAAD Middle East.

The awards function will be followed by an interactive panel discussion featuring all the awards winners on 17th of June. The panel will discuss strategies and solutions to minimise the ongoing impact of the credit crisis and preparation for recovery.

Other conference topics will feature nationalization and the four step approach to work force development and integration by Essa Ahmed Al Mulla, Knowledge and Human Resource Development Authority (Emirates National Development Programme); Strategies of recruiting during the downturn and how to keep talent sourcing on the corporate agenda by Claus-Peter Sommer, Kelly OCG Center of Excellence RPO; Challenges of talent management in a downturn by Talat Naseer, Abraaj Capital.

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