GLOBAL: People Matters, Asia Pacific's largest community and nice media platform for global HR and talent leaders, has expanded its operations into the Middle East’s people and work landscape.

Aiming to be a key player in the Middle East’s work landscape, the new-age media platform plans to open an office in the region. 

People Matters already supports over 500K HR and talent professionals across India, Southeast Asia, and Australia/New Zealand, helping them reshape talent management and work culture. 

With this expansion, it will bring valuable insights on industry trends, new technologies, research, and resources to help HR and talent leaders in the Middle East shape the future of work.

Pushkaraj Bidwai, Chief Executive Officer of People Matters commented on the expansion, “As the Middle East redefines the future of work, People Matters is excited to be part of this journey. We believe that building a strong, engaged HR and leadership community is key to unlocking the next phase of workforce transformation and driving long-term success. Our mission is to empower HR and talent leaders with the right knowledge, tools, and connections to create workplaces that drive meaningful impact in the new world of work.”

As part of the expansion, People Matters also hosted an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration in Dubai and Riyadh, bringing together distinguished HR & talent leaders committed to shaping the future of talent. The event fostered reflections on collaboration, purpose, and shared ambition.

Aditya Chopra, Head- New Markets, People Matters, said, “At People Matters, our goal is to become the nerve centre for people and work transformation across the Middle East. By empowering organisations with the right opportunities, we aim to unlock innovation, foster excellence, and contribute meaningfully to the region’s national vision for workforce development and sustainable growth.”

The Middle East's business landscape is transforming rapidly, fuelled by economic diversification and rapid technological advancements. This shift is reshaping perspectives on employment. 

Additionally, emerging trends such as the AI revolution, automation technologies, the skills gap, evolving work arrangements, employee well-being, and data-driven decision-making are prompting HR and talent professionals in the region to adopt proactive strategies to stay ahead.