The Middle East is changing fast — new industries are rising, global companies are expanding, and talent needs are shifting almost overnight. In this environment, one thing is clear: organizations that build a culture of learning will be the ones that thrive.
But here’s the challenge — How do you create learning programs that work across different countries, cultures, and languages, while still being agile enough to meet tomorrow’s skill gap?
That’s exactly what we’re exploring today in “The Middle East Learning Culture: Building Capability Across Borders.”
To unpack all of this, we have Parth Sachdeva, Learning & Development Asst. Manager at Americana Restaurants, who has been recognized as the “Most Influential HR Leader – 2025". Parth has been at the forefront of this transformation driving various leadership programs and championing AI-powered learning across the UAE and India.
Host of this Episode: Shabana Shahnaz
Guest Bio
Parth Sachdeva is an award-winning Learning & Development leader with over 6 years of experience transforming workplace learning across the UAE and India. Recently honored as the “Most Influential HR Leader – 2025”, Parth has built a reputation for designing impactful leadership programs and embedding a culture of continuous learning at scale.
Specializing in leadership development, instructional design, and change management, Parth combines data-driven strategies with cutting-edge tools like Articulate Storyline, Oracle LMS, Synthesia, and Coursera integrations to deliver immersive, business-aligned learning experiences.
Passionate about leveraging AI and learning analytics, Parth has spearheaded initiatives that boosted promotions by 60%, developed 100+ e-learning modules with over 10,000 learning hours, and launched mentorship programs that significantly improved engagement and retention.
With a focus on building agile, scalable, and accessible learning ecosystems, Parth continues to collaborate with global leaders and HR partners to drive capability uplift and lasting behavior change.
Connect with Parth: LinkedIn
Timestamps
(02:22) Exploring what makes the Middle East’s learning culture truly unique and dynamic.
(04: 21) Navigating the challenges of blending diverse cultures, languages, and learning styles.
(07:03) The hurdles in scaling impactful learning programs across borders.
(09:54) Engaging, gamified experiences are transforming traditional training.
(14:20) See how modern training methods use games and tech to keep learners hooked.
(17:23) Understand how mentorship secretly boosts employee growth and loyalty.
Do Give a Read: Why The Habit Of Continuous Learning Is Important
(20:01) Skills that will shape the future success of Middle Eastern businesses.
