Unified GCC HR systems purchase: Talks ongoing with Oracle and SAP

TDT | Manama

Talks are on ongoing with “Oracle” and “SAP” as part of efforts to unify the purchase of HR Systems permits at GCC countries The Technical Committee of the Civil Service and Human Resources Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced this during a virtual meeting held yesterday. Representing Bahrain in the meeting was the Civil Service Bureau (CSB).

“The negotiations aim to reach a unified GCC agreement with the two companies to purchase HR Systems and their related services at reasonable prices,” participants were informed. Moving on, the council reviewed measures taken by GCC civil service departments to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which included the suspension of employees’ attendance at government worksites and the activation of teleworking.

The virtual meeting also discussed the technical committee’s draft strategic plan, as well as its operational plan for the coming years. It also discussed the date of the 17th meeting of the GCC civil service ministers and officials.