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An overview of WTW global news:

Middle East

Prioritizing human capital during the M&A integration process While most of the attention in M&A integrations goes to strategic, transactional and functional matters, much of the ultimate success depends on the people who make it happen.
12 January 2026
Middle East

AI offers HR teams an opportunity to leap forward The rapid advancement of AI is creating a silver moment for HR functions around the Middle East.
05 January 2026
Middle East

Middle East healthcare costs to surge again in 2026, forecasts WTW report Global health insurance costs are projected to rise again by double-digits next year, on the back of a growing number of chronic diseases, an ageing population, and investments in new technologies.
17 December 2025
United Kingdom

M&A bullish heading into 2026 as ‘buy and build’ deals gain traction Pent-up demand, stock market highs and steady interest rates have fuelled a surge in M&A activity that gives buyers hope of a strong finish to 2025.
10 December 2025
Middle East

Why HR is evolving into a strategic partner for dealmakers across the M&A lifecycle For M&A to succeed, a smooth and well-structured financial transaction is essential – but so too are people and culture, which remain critical ingredients of effective integration.
19 November 2025
Middle East

Stronger performance management linked to productivity gains, WTW finds Organisations that roll out performance optimisation programmes can significantly increase workforce productivity, according to a global survey by WTW.
04 November 2025
Middle East

Global M&A activity in Q3 gives dealmakers hope of a strong finish to 2025 Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) performance surged in the third quarter of this year, with 2025 shaping up to surpass expectations, according to latest research from WTW.
30 October 2025
Middle East

Multinationals expanding pension plan offerings to employees worldwide Multinationals around the world are steadily expanding use of International Pension Plan (IPPs) and International Savings Plans (ISPs), particularly in regions with underdeveloped retirement markets
24 October 2025
United Kingdom

WTW introduces parametric insurance policy based on weather forecasts Willis, a business of WTW, has announced an innovative parametric policy, in collaboration with insurer Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
07 October 2025
United Arab Emirates

HR leaders in UAE struggle with gap between ambition and action Human resources leaders in the UAE are experiencing a growing disconnect between what they consider important and where they are actually focusing their efforts, according to a new WTW report.
04 September 2025
Saudi Arabia

WTW hosts event in Riyadh to mark expansion in Kingdom’s insurance landscape Set to take place next week in Riyadh, the ‘Vision 2030 in Action: Pioneering Risk & Reinsurance’ event from WTW will bring together executives from across Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector to discuss
28 August 2025
Middle East

Organisations concerned employees on DC plans aren’t saving enough for retirement Over half of employers believe that defined contribution pension savers need to increase their savings during the accumulation phase to secure a comfortable retirement.
06 August 2025
Middle East

Middle East M&A sector gains momentum in first half of 2025 Despite ongoing global uncertainty and a slowdown in deals in many major markets, M&A activity in the Middle East gained significant momentum in the first half of 2025, according to new research from
30 July 2025
Middle East

Pamela Thomson-Hall on WTW’s next phase of growth in the Middle East Under the leadership of Pamela Thomson-Hall, CEO for all markets outside North America and Western Europe at WTW, the global professional services firm is chasing its next phase of growth in the Midd
14 July 2025
Asia

Willis appoints Daphne Duan as Director of Strategic Risk Consulting for Asia Global professional services firm WTW has appointed Daphne Duan (Wheal) as Director of Strategic Risk Consulting for Asia.
30 June 2025
United Kingdom

HR teams unprepared for recovery in M&A deals More than half of UK dealmakers expect deals to increase, despite a record slow start in an unstable 2025.
30 June 2025
Middle East

WTW’s HR Summit: Key takeaways for CHROs and HR Leaders in the GCC Global professional services firm WTW recently held the 2025 edition of its flagship HR Summit in Dubai, hosting over 100 executives and HR leaders from across the GCC.
02 June 2025
Middle East

Six pillars of an effective employee experience strategy Building a strong employee experience is a key part of the employee value proposition, driving productivity, talent retention, and corporate culture.
20 May 2025
India

WTW appoints Sukhmeet Singh as Head of Transformation & Integrated Solutions Global human capital, risk and insurance advisory business WTW has appointed Sukhmeet Singh as Head of Transformation & Integrated Solutions for India.
14 May 2025
United Arab Emirates

WTW takes full ownership of UAE business following deal with Al-Futtaim Global advisory and broking company WTW has taken full control over its business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), acquiring a majority stake from Al-Futtaim.
02 May 2025
Middle East

Why post-merger integrations fail from a change and culture perspective When a post-merger integration fails, then the odds are high that leaders point at change and cultural problems as the root cause.
26 February 2025
Vietnam

Coffee farmers in Vietnam hit by low rainfall receive insurance-backed payout Coffee farmers in Vietnam who suffered losses due to low rainfall during the 2024 coffee growing season have received their first ever payout from WTW and Global Parametrics, as part of a program co-
15 February 2025
Middle East

Middle East medical healthcare costs to increase by 12% in 2025 Total medical costs in Middle Eastern countries are expected to increase by 12% by the end of 2025, marking the third consecutive year of rising costs.
04 February 2025
Saudi Arabia

WTW recruits Mohammed AlSudairy to lead Reinsurance Broking business in KSA Global professional services firm WTW has recruited Mohammed AlSudairy to lead its newly launched Reinsurance Broking business in Saudi Arabia.
27 January 2025
Middle East

Four M&A trends that will drive 2025’s deals rebound Following a mixed year for the mergers & acquisitions (M&A) landscape, new research from WTW shows that deal activity is set for a rebound in 2025.
20 January 2025
Saudi Arabia

Talal Omar Bahafi to lead WTW’s new KSA insurance broking business Willis Towers Watson has appointed a new Head of Insurance Broking for Saudi Arabia: Talal Omar Bahafi.
28 October 2024
Australia

WTW launches risk advisory practice dedicated to technology sector Global advisory and insurance services firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has launched a dedicated technology industry practice downunder, with the nine-strong team to be led by Ben Di Marco.
17 September 2024
United Kingdom

WTW launches Climate Quantified risk technology WTW has launched a new tool to give companies the capability to quantify the financial impact of climate change on their operations.
10 June 2024
Asia

Royston Tan leads Health & Benefits business of WTW in Asia Pacific Global professional services firm WTW has appointed Royston Tan as its new Head of the Health & Benefits business in Asia Pacific.
07 February 2024
United Kingdom

Global M&A rebounds as 2024 commences The number of high value merger and acquisitions fell by 27% in 2023, after pressures from the global economy saw investors favour caution in their dealings.
25 January 2024
United Kingdom

M&A activity sees cautious rebound before end of 2023 The quarterly number of global merger and acquisitions has risen for the first time since the start of 2022, suggesting the market may finally be beginning to rebound.
19 October 2023
United Kingdom

M&A deals sink to new lows amid protracted slowdown The global market for mergers and acquisitions deals has continued to tumble, amid tough trading conditions in leading markets across North America and Europe.
13 July 2023

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