Data, artificial intelligence and business strategy to foster innovation
Building Human Capital - Accelerated with AI.
Combining the superpowers of AI and Business Consultancy, we deliver strategies and ventures that are creative and valuable.
With over 30 years of recruitment experience
GR8 Connect is a thriving leader in recruitment. We have developed dedicated teams that work across vertical markets with multi-disciplined skills.
GR8 Connect’s mission statement is to create, build, and sustain connections. The aim is to empower and offer everyone a connected route into employment and to build life skills through comprehensive training and Innovative Pathways that guarantees the skills and knowledge for all our candidates to progress.
Enabled by Data and Al
We combine creativity with data and AI to innovate, build solutions and enable businesses to make a change.
Strategic Talent Solutions
Development
Global Recruitment & Placement
Training & Upskilling Programs
New Venture Talent Support
HR Consultancy & Capability Building
The Opportunity
The Talent Gap in the New Middle East
The MENA region is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation. By 2028, the
GCC staffing market is projected to surpass $86 billion. Yet, there is a growing shortfall in
skilled workers, with nearly half of UAE employers reporting talent shortages. Localization
policies such as Saudization and Emiratization require companies to hire and upskill
nationals rapidly — and current recruitment models are not built to deliver at this pace
or scale.
$86B
GCC staffing market (2028)
85M
Global skilled worker shortfall (McKinsey)
46%
Of UAE firms face STEM talent shortages (LinkedIn 2024)
Enabled by Data and Al
We are committed to empowering individuals and teams by bridging the gaps between Data, AI, IT Infrastructure, Project Management, Networking, DevOps and Management.
Our Values
Proven Impact –30+ years of delivering measurable ROI for clients.
Integrity
Through rigorous screening processes and strategic partnerships, we create a reliable talent pool across international markets.
Excellence
We exceed client expectations by matching top-tier candidates with the right roles—efficiently and cost-effectively.
Collaboration
We support clients in setting up and scaling operations globally, leveraging our expansive partner network and HR expertise.
Innovation
By deeply understanding each client's industry and goals, we deliver tailored recruitment services that align with their business objectives.
Our Strategic Focus
We focus on high-growth sectors that are critical to national
visions across the Gulf
Construction & Engineering
Qiddiya, Red Sea, NEOM
Healthcare
United Kingdom, Qatar, KSA, and UAE
Hospitality & Tourism
Skilled Labour across GCC
Tech & Smart Cities
AI, Digital Infra, Fintech
AI-Integrated Talent Solutions
Leverages intelligent resume mining and machine learning to instantly match top candidates across platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases—cutting sourcing time by up to 70%.
AI Tools
AI tools re-engage past high-potential candidates and flag inconsistencies in resumes
AI Algorithams
Anonymized profiles and diversity algorithms to ensure fair screening and balanced talent pipelines
AI Chatbots
Deploys AI chatbots and skills-matching engines to assess candidate fit in real time
AI Driven
We’ve embedded AI-driven automation into our recruitment solutions to deliver faster, smarter, and more efficient hiring outcomes.
Case Studies
Proven Track Record
High level recruitment mid management for various sectors across the board. To help grow technical and commercial teams across GCC to help with clients growth plans.
We work with some of the most innovative businesses, globally. Connect with us to see how we can help.
Qatar World Cup
- Helped enable the launch of full regional operations ahead of World
Cup deadlines. - Contributed to 60% team expansion in 6 months, resulting in 3x
operational capacity. - Supported client in unlocking $2M+ in regional sales through faster
hiring and optimized HR infrastructure. Recruited for supreme committee legacy for Qatar to recruit 200+ workers plus for infrastructure of building World Cup.
Qatar High-End Recruitments
Recruited CEO’s and global management staff for the help to run Commercial sports activity globally for government entities for Commercial development
Recruited then high end recruitments in relocating mid level management staff from Europe and local staff into
QNB
QSI
Qatar Steel
Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar
Al Jazeera
Recruited senior level management staff within IT and Telecomms
For the following companies:
Apple
Microsoft
Cisco
Samsung
Huwaei
Alcatel lucent
Barclays Bank
QNB
100 Nurses– Qatar Healthcare Expansion
- Recruitment campaign supported 10+ hospital partnerships and
increased patient care capacity by ~30%. - Helped private hospitals reduce reliance on temp staff, saving QAR
1.5M+ annually in agency fees. - Enabled long-term placement model that now supports ongoing
revenue generation through regional referrals
250+ workers– Qatar Airport
- We successfully supported Qatar Airport operations by
providing over 250 skilled staff, ensuring seamless service and
operational excellence.
300 Healthcare Workers - UK Private Care Provider
- Helped enable the launch of full regional operations ahead of World
Cup deadlines. - Contributed to 60% team expansion in 6 months, resulting in 3x
operational capacity. - Supported client in unlocking $2M+ in regional sales through faster
hiring and optimized HR infrastructure We recruit volume temp labour for hospitality industrial driving healthcare in Uk
"Amazing Team and Quality Work!"
Meet Our Leadership
At the core of our success is a leadership team that blends strategic foresight with deep domain expertise in recruitment, workforce solutions, and training across emerging and established markets. Each member brings unique strengths that fuel innovation, operational excellence, and client success.
Atif Khan
Founder & CEO
Faisal Hassan
Sales Director
Hassan Minhas
Project & Operations Manager
Ali Akbar
Finance Manager
Our Accreditation
We operate as a HPP and LTE NHS accredited Recruitment organisation as well as a CQC Registered Domiciliary Care Business.
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From high-volume recruitment to executive placements, GR8 Connect delivers results quickly and efficiently