Education, HR & Training

Education, HR & Training

Union Properties joins Massachusetts institute's industrial liaison programme

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Dubai-based Union Properties has sealed a membership agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through its globally recognised Industrial Liaison Programme in a move aimed at developing future-oriented models to help accelerate technology-led transformation in real estate.

Education, HR & Training

Alba boosts Bahraini leadership pipeline through key appointments

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced a set of leadership appointments that underscore its long-term commitment to succession planning, leadership continuity and the advancement of Bahraini talent into critical leadership roles.

Education, HR & Training

Spring break for UAE schools, universities from March 9 to 22

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) announced Spring break for students and academic and administrative staff across schools and universities in the country from March 9 to March 22.

Education, HR & Training

MKF opens registration for scholarship programme for Bahraini students

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has opened the registration for its 'Rayaat' scholarship programme for the 2026–2027 academic year. This year’s program is offering undergraduate scholarships in partnership with University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic.

Education, HR & Training

Al Tamimi and Co names new Chief People Officer

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Al Tamimi and Company, a leading full-service law firm in the UAE and Mena region, has appointed Graham de Guise as Chief People Officer (CPO), reinforcing the firm’s commitment to building a high-performance culture and investing in its people across the region and internationally.

Education, HR & Training

NBB, Injaz host digital skills development workshop for students

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), in collaboration with Injaz, has completed its 'Yalla Learn and Earn' initiative for school students with a Masterclass workshop that combined practical learning with real-world application of budgeting and saving through digital tools.

Education, HR & Training

Metal Park ties up with key institutions to bring top-quality metals education

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Metal Park, a dynamic industrial hub in Abu Dhabi, has signed a strategic agreement with the World Steel Association and Steel University, establishing a national-level alliance to develop a fully integrated metals education and capability ecosystem for the Middle East.

Education, HR & Training

Saudi PIF unit to build 4,000-bed staff accommodation in Riyadh

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Smart Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company (sarcc), a unit of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with Tamimi Global for the development of a 4,000-bed staff accommodation project in northern Riyadh.

Education, HR & Training

Dubai Holding, Nord Anglia Education to launch K-12 schools in Dubai

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Dubai Holding and Nord Anglia Education, a leading international schools organisation, today announced plans to develop and operate state-of-the-art premium K-12 schools across Dubai.

Education, HR & Training

PIF unit signs up Mawref to build worker residential complex in Riyadh

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Smart Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company, a Saudi PIF company, has signed an heads of terms (HoT) agreement with Mawref Company to develop a 12,000-bed worker accommodation project on a 120,000 sq m site in a prime location in North Riyadh.