HONEST AWARDS.
GENUINE WINNERS.
Recognition is meaningful only when it reflects reality. Our awards are shaped by transparency, fairness, and genuine impact, celebrating both organisations and individuals who truly elevate the experience of work for their people.
~ Jatin Deepchandani
THIS YEAR'S GROWTH STORY
Successful Editions
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Companies Awarded
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Global Attendees
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Article in Magazines
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Audience Impact
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PR Viewership
Lifetime Views of Coverages
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Social Media Followers
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+70%
EHA
ACROSS REGIONS
KSA
KSA
2nd Edition - 2026
UAE
UAE
4th Edition - 2026
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Inaugural Edition - 2026
SGMY
SGMY
Inaugural Edition - 2026
20+ Categories to Nominate?
LEARN MORE01 Submission of Online Nomination Form
Submit a simple online nomination form with your company details, selected categories, and a brief justification. Organisations may nominate in up to four categories, and the nomination process is completely free of cost.
31st August 2026
02 Announcement of Finalists
Based on the write-ups submitted, deserving companies will be shortlisted as finalists for the Employee Happiness Awards 2026.
3rd September 2026
03 Presentations to the Jury
Finalists will deliver a 20-minute virtual session to the jury — a 10-minute presentation followed by a Q&A. Winners will be decided based on these presentations.
5th – 7th October 2026
04 Announcement of Winners
Winners will be revealed at the Gala Awards Ceremony at Riyadh
18th November 2026
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03 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia
02 August, 2025
Inaugural KSA edition honours organisations leading with people, not perks
03 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in Saudi Arabia
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards kick off in Riyadh to honor the best workplaces in the Kingdom
02 August, 2025
Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
Abdulkarim Abdulaziz Al Swayegh
Group HR Business Partner & Talent Acquisition, Director
SPIMACO
Ahmad Asseiri
Sr. HRBP
Ascend Solutions
Ahmed Alhomoud
Chief HR Advisor
Noviro Solutions
Akif Tashkandi
People & Organization Head
Novartis
Al Hosam Al Ghamdi, MBA, Assoc CIPD
Consultant - Human Capital & Corporate Governance | Strategic HR Advisory
Ashraf Al Eid
Founder
ASHRAF HR Innovation Strategies Foundation
Badr Alrowaili
Chief Human Resources Officer
Almana Hospitals
Bashayer AbuAlFaraj
Co-Founder
BESIDE HR Consultation
Dina Karim
Chief People & Culture Officer
PIF Projects
Dr. Nabil Batawi
Chief Shared Service Officer
Misk Foundation | Chairman of the committees | Advisory Board Member
Eid Altharb
Senior Consultant, Organizational Management
Eman Serafi
Chief Executive Officer | Board Member and NRC Chair
Global Mentors Group, Middle East | CGS
Fahad Al Aqeel
Vice President - People & Culture
International Maritime Industries
Fahad Ibrahim Rashad
CEO
HR Lines Company
Gavin Walford-Wright
Group Chief Corporate Development Officer
Ajlan & Bros Holding
Hisham Ayub
Group Chief Shared Services Officer
Nesma United Industries
Houssam Adel
HR & Shared Services Director
Tamer Mölnlycke Care
Ibrahim Abuzinadah
Chief People Officer of Human Resources & Administration
Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises
Maan Fatani
Executive Business Leader - Board Member
Magdolin Boukhary
Chief People & Culture Officer
EVIQ
Majid Saleh Alquait
CEO
eHR (Experts HR)
Mohamad Mandili
Group Shared Services Director
AMSA Holding
Mohammed Al Hijan
Advisor CEO
King Saud University- Medical City
Mohammed Faden
Executive Advisor – People & Organizational Transformation
Najla AlSaif
HR & Strategy Expert
Nasreen Al-Dossary
Co-Founder & CEO
Mobius Design Firm
Nawaf Kably
Chief Human Resources Officer
Gulf International Bank
Saleh A. Alanazi
Senior VP, Human Capital
SALIC ·
Shatha Mutleb AlNafeesa
Founder & CEO Chairman, Human Resources & Training in Riyadh Chamber
Shatha Consultancy
Tarek El-Raffei, FCIPD, MSc
Organizational Excellence & Transformation Director
Cenomi Centers
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