Finding the right job isn’t just about landing an offer—it’s about aligning your skills, values, and ambitions with the right opportunity.

Join us for an insightful online panel discussion where industry experts share practical strategies, real-world experiences, and insider tips to help you navigate today’s competitive job market with confidence.

Whether you’re switching careers, or aiming for your next big move, this session will equip you with the clarity and tools you need.

What You’ll Learn

• How to identify the right role—not just any role
• What recruiters actually look for (beyond your resume)
• How to align your career with long-term growth
• What is UAE’s landscape for recruitment

Meet the Panelists

Hear from three experienced professionals who bring diverse perspectives from hiring, career coaching, and industry leadership.

Panelist 1: Saqib Zia, Vice President, BU Head Marketing, MEA – Haleon
With over 24 years of experience, Saqib specializes in building high-performing teams through effective recruitment, coaching, and talent development across diverse industries and markets. He has led hiring strategies, mentored professionals, and shaped careers while delivering strong business outcomes. His approach focuses on identifying potential, nurturing growth, and aligning individuals with the right opportunities to maximize both personal and organizational success. Beyond his corporate roles, Saqib is deeply committed to creating meaningful people impact through mentorship and community engagement, including serving in leadership positions within non-profit organizations and industry bodies to support broader talent and leadership development.

Panelist 2: Moemen Elhamalawy, General Manager, BAT KSA

With over 20 years of leadership experience across MENA and Turkey, Moemen is known for building high-performing, people-first organizations through strategic recruitment, coaching, and talent development. He has led large teams across FMCG, e-commerce, telecom, and energy, consistently driving growth while shaping strong, purpose-driven cultures. As General Manager at BAT Saudi Arabia, he champions a culture where investing in people drives business success. Moemen is passionate about mentoring leaders, developing high-potential talent, and enabling individuals to thrive in the right roles. His leadership philosophy centers on unlocking potential, fostering growth, and creating lasting impact through people.

Panelist 3: Mohammad Osama, CEO GRG
M. Osama is dedicated to building thriving organizations by empowering passionate leaders and creating environments where people feel fulfilled and perform at their best. With a strong understanding of the regional talent acquisition landscape, he specializes in recruitment strategies that identify and attract the right talent. He is deeply committed to coaching and mentoring professionals, helping them unlock their potential and align with meaningful career opportunities. Known for his results-driven approach, Osama focuses on driving both individual and organizational success by fostering a culture of growth, engagement, and lasting people impact through effective leadership and talent development.

DETAILED AGENDA

• 7.00 Welcome and network update
• 7.10 Member spotlights (register your interest in the link below)
• 7.20 Main session
• 8.20 Q&A and closing

DETAILS:

28th April, 2026
7pm (Please join a couple of minutes earlier so we start on time)
Online. A meeting link will be shared soon.

RSVP: Kindly register for the event by clicking here.

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