1,500+ delegates in 202570+ workshops in 202520+ keynotes in 2025
SAUDI ARAMCO✦BP✦TOTAL✦SCHLUMBERGER✦RASGAS✦NMDC GROUP✦ASHGHAL✦ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK✦STC✦TAMER✦STANTEC✦AUC✦BRITISH COUNCIL✦SHRM✦HCI✦INFORMA CONNECT✦SAUDI ARAMCO✦BP✦TOTAL✦SCHLUMBERGER✦RASGAS✦NMDC GROUP✦ASHGHAL✦ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK✦STC✦TAMER✦STANTEC✦AUC✦BRITISH COUNCIL✦SHRM✦HCI✦INFORMA CONNECT✦
Clients & sectors
Who we have worked with
EnergySaudi Aramco · bp · Total · Schlumberger · RasGas · NMDC Group
Government & public sectorAshghal (PWA), Qatar · Islamic Development Bank
Telecom & industrystc · TAMER · Stantec (MWH)
Education & professional bodiesAmerican University in Cairo · British Council · SHRM · HCI · Informa Connect
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Latest · 7 September 2026
Global HR Excellence Energy Summit
An executive workshop on Talent, Succession and Executive Decision-Making in the Age of AI, for leaders from oil and gas, petrochemicals, utilities and mining, in the Grand Marina Ballroom.
2025 at a glance
Programs delivered in 2025
Across government, multinational corporations and regional organizations in the GCC and APAC.
What clients say“
Mostafa is one of the best HR experts in the world!
Executive Chairman & CEO, Stantec (MWH), USA
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Mostafa Azzam is one of the finest HR professionals I have ever worked with. Applying a strategic and analytical mindset, Mostafa comes with innovative ideas and solutions which reflect an out-of-the-box thinking pattern.
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He is always ready to assist, guide, facilitate and coach and on many occasions has acted as an effective bridge between middle and senior management. Based on my experience co-facilitating Leadership Development sessions with him, Mostafa is a champion facilitator and a prolific speaker. I can safely say he is one of the finest speakers in the region.
Head of Learning and Development, RasGas, Qatar
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I have attended many training courses before. Honestly, this is the first time I have ever attended a course without feeling bored. The way Mostafa delivers the information is amazing!
Group HR/OD Director, TAMER, Saudi Arabia
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I chaired the Workforce Analytics Forum where the keynote presenter was Mostafa Azzam. Walking back to my chair, I was in for a 45-minute treat! He put on a magnificent display of not only subject matter expertise but stage presence as well.
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I have been privileged to be conference chair for numerous HR conferences over the past 3 years, and have introduced some of the most amazing speakers from the MENA Region. He put on a display for anyone seeking to become a master speaker and knowledge expert. As the Chief HR Advisor for PWA (Ashghal) in Qatar, he is a true thought leader in the HR and OD space. I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with him and see him at the top of his game. I look forward to working with him again in the near future.
Managing Director, Strategy Focused Group, MENA
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Learning from Mostafa is an awesome experience. His approach is intellectually challenging and engaging. Moreover, he is an absolutely inspirational person whose achievements and experiences bring out the best in his delegates.
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As an HR professional, I wish I could be like him.
Head of Learning, Development & Employee Engagement, FPH Corp., Philippines
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Mostafa has a unique approach to making a wonderful learning experience of modern HR concepts and trends. He is impressive in connecting the theory with the application in an enjoyable and engaging environment, giving real-life examples that talk the language of his clients.
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His passion and commitment to the People Management profession make the learning experience extendable to the business environment through action planning and follow-ups. I was lucky enough to have this experience with him and highly recommend him as a People Development Strategic Partner.
Organisation & Talent Effectiveness Expert, FCIPD, Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia
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Mostafa is a great HR professional and has taken the PWA (Ashghal) forward greatly in its efforts to upgrade its leadership development. He stands as a great example for others and has a great leadership style.
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He brings a quality and aplomb to the events he makes happen which has been very visible to everyone here, but especially with respect to the leadership development aspects of his work. His genuine passion to make things happen has brought new vigor to some important areas that have been long held back. Knowledge Management is a great example where Mostafa took the bull by the horns and lifted the organization; under his leadership he coordinated a high-power group of senior management and strategic partners that was able to bring the resources of strategic partners to the benefit of the organisation in its goals to build a center of excellence in knowledge management. More than just his experience and expertise in HR, Mostafa brought to the PWA a real passion, people orientation and strong leadership skills. I personally valued his contributions to organisational strategy and wish him the best and every success in achieving his aspirations.
Head of Corporate Planning & Development, PWA (Ashghal), Qatar
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Summits, keynotes, workshops and cohorts across the GCC and beyond, 2015 to 2026. Filter by type, or scroll the full archive.
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