We show up. Always.

People strategy that follows through.

Riyadh Counsel was built around a simple truth: HR isn't about policies — it's about presence. We stay close to Saudi businesses, turning everyday people challenges into lasting advantage.

Our approach
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How we started

Rooted in follow‑through.

Riyadh Counsel began as a conversation between two HR practitioners who were tired of seeing well-intentioned strategies fall apart after the presentation. We believed that Saudi organizations deserved more than sporadic advice — they needed a partner who remembered the details six months later.

From a small office in the capital, we built a consultancy that treats every client relationship like a long-term commitment. No missed calls. No forgotten milestones. Just consistent, human support that turns HR from overhead into advantage.

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Core principles

What guides every conversation.

Presence

We stay close. Not just during onboarding, but through every pivot, promotion, and challenge. Our consistency is our signature.

Truthfulness

We tell you what you need to hear, not what's easy. Honest diagnostics lead to solutions that actually work for Saudi teams.

Follow‑through

We don't drop the ball. Every recommendation comes with a timeline, and we're still there when the timeline ends. That's the Riyadh Counsel promise.

People behind the promise

Leadership with listening ears.

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Noura Al-Rasheed
Founding Partner

20 years in strategic HR across the Kingdom. Believes every business deserves a people architect who stays.

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Tariq Khaled
Client Director

Bridges organizational culture with operational reality. Known for remembering every employee's name.

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Lama Mansour
Talent Lead

Designs hiring frameworks that respect local context. Obsessed with making recruitment feel human again.

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Samir Abdelkarim
People Analytics

Turns workforce data into compassionate decisions. Ensures our advice is both evidence-based and heart-led.

“To give Saudi businesses the consistent human support that turns HR from overhead into advantage.”
— Our mission, since day one
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Next step

Ready for HR that remembers?

Whether you're scaling a team or reshaping culture, we'll be there — and we'll follow through. Start a conversation that turns people challenges into your strongest asset.

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