State of Corporate Training in the GCC: 2025 Report
Our annual deep dive into training spend, provider trends, and skills priorities across all six GCC countries. Based on data from 500+ enterprise buyers and 200+ training providers.
Published May 2025 · 12 min read
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Technology
How AI is reshaping corporate L&D in Saudi Arabia
From personalized learning paths to automated skills assessment — how AI tools are changing the way GCC companies train their workforce.
Apr 2025 · 8 min read
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ROI & Measurement
Measuring training ROI: A framework for GCC enterprises
Most companies can't prove their training spend delivers results. Here's a practical 4-step framework that connects learning to business outcomes.
Mar 2025 · 10 min read
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Saudization
Nitaqat 2.0: What it means for corporate training budgets
The updated Nitaqat framework raises the bar on nationalization. We break down how training providers and employers should adapt.
Mar 2025 · 7 min read
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Skills Trends
Top 10 skills GCC employers are investing in for 2025
Leadership, AI literacy, and cybersecurity top the list — but the fastest-growing category might surprise you.
Feb 2025 · 6 min read
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Market Research
GCC training spend benchmarks by industry and company size
How much are GCC companies actually spending per employee on training? We analyzed 300+ procurement records to find out.
Jan 2025 · 9 min read
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Skills Trends
Cross-cultural training in the GCC: Why it matters more than ever
With 70%+ expatriate workforces in some GCC countries, cross-cultural programs are becoming essential — not optional.
Jan 2025 · 5 min read
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