In September 2024, CLD MENA continued its journey of enabling human capital transformation by participating in two of the region’s most forward-looking platforms—Digital Talent Dialogue Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and Digital Talent Dialogue Oman (Muscat). Both events gathered senior HR leaders, policymakers, technologists, and workforce strategists to discuss the evolving digital landscape, workforce readiness, and leadership transformation.

With a shared commitment to nurturing adaptive, emotionally intelligent, and visionary leaders, Masam Ali Malik, Director at CLD MENA, delivered high-impact keynotes and workshops that left lasting impressions on attendees and hosts alike.

Riyadh Edition: Driving Resilience in the Vision 2030 Workforce

At the 4th Digital Talent Dialogue Saudi Arabia, held in Riyadh, Masam Ali Malik took the stage twice—first with a keynote on wellness-centric leadership and then with a Transformational Leadership Workshop that addressed the deep shifts required in leading modern organizations.

In his keynote, Masam unpacked how mental resilience, well-being, and trust-based leadership are no longer optional—they are foundational to building high-performing, sustainable workplaces. He emphasized that leaders must not only deliver results but also create psychologically safe and purpose-driven environments.

Later in the event, the Transformational Leadership Workshop offered attendees practical frameworks on how to:

• Lead through uncertainty and change
• Build high-trust, emotionally intelligent teams
• Communicate with clarity, empathy, and influence
• Align business strategy with human-centric leadership models

With Saudi Vision 2030 aiming to transform not just the economy but also the culture of leadership and employment, CLD MENA’s presence in Riyadh was timely and aligned with the Kingdom’s urgent need for skilled, values-driven leaders.

Muscat Edition: Futurist Leadership for Vision 2040

In Muscat, CLD MENA continued its regional impact at the 5th Digital Talent Dialogue Oman, held at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Masam Ali Malik delivered a spotlight presentation on cultivating a futurist mindset for innovative organizational design, urging leaders to move beyond incremental change and embrace disruption as a leadership responsibility. He challenged organizations to:

• Reimagine traditional org structures
• Invest in leadership agility and growth mindsets
• Design for innovation, not just efficiency

His insights were delivered at a crucial time as Oman accelerates toward its Vision 2040 goals, emphasizing entrepreneurship, innovation, and talent capacity building.

Masam’s presence also supported Oman’s national drive to develop homegrown, digitally skilled leaders who can compete on a regional and global scale. His message was simple yet powerful: “The future will not be led by the most experienced—it will be led by the most adaptable.”

A Shared Vision for the GCC: Leading the Human Side of Digital Transformation

Whether in Riyadh or Muscat, CLD MENA’s message resonated with the same clarity: technical transformation must be matched by leadership evolution.

Through both keynote and workshop engagements, Masam Ali Malik delivered tangible value to participants, enabling organizations to:

• Align leadership practices with national visions
• Build emotionally intelligent and resilient talent pipelines
• Develop leaders who are equipped for AI-driven, human-centered workplaces

With deep roots in the UAE and an expanding presence across the GCC, CLD MENA continues to serve as a trusted partner for public and private sector organizations ready to evolve.

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