Education, HR & Training

Education, HR & Training

GEMS unveils GR8 School, a fusion of AI, teachers

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

GEMS Education, one of the oldest and largest private K-12 education providers, has unveiled GR8 School, a global-first model combining hyper-personalised AI-powered learning with specially trained teachers (human mentors) and real-world expertise.

Education, HR & Training

Global CEO turnover drops to nine-year low as boards prioritise stability

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Global CEO departures dropped to their lowest H1 level in nine years during the first half of 2026, signaling that corporate leadership change is beginning to stabilize following two years of elevated turnover across the world’s largest indices, says a report.

Education, HR & Training

UAE education leaders explore future of AI-powered education at Zoom summit

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Zoom Communications unveiled its always-on, AI-powered support for student and campus services with a live demonstration built around a university scenario, at its first-ever Zoom Education Summit.

Education, HR & Training

WSP announces key Mideast executive committee appointment

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, has appointed industry veterans Rob Kettlety and Emma Wyatt to its Middle East Executive Committee, as the business continues to grow across the Middle East.

Education, HR & Training

UAE Cybersecurity Council and Veeam tie up

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

The UAE Cybersecurity Council and Veeam Software have announced a partnership to strengthen cyber resilience, support capacity building, and accelerate the adoption of trusted data and AI-ready security practices across the UAE.

Education, HR & Training

The Big Heart Foundation launches ‘Educate the Heart’

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has launched the fourth edition of ‘Educate the Heart’, bringing together more than 12,000 students, 47 teachers and 47 schools across Sharjah for a year-long programme.

Education, HR & Training

Tamkeen launches enhanced Digital Enablement and AI Program

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Bahrain's Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced the launch of its enhanced 'Digital Enablement and AI Program' that is aimed at accelerating the digital transformation journey of Bahraini enterprises across various sectors while expanding growth opportunities to businesses.

Education, HR & Training

iGA enhances personal record data update service

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has enhanced the Personal Record Data Update Service as part of its efforts to leverage technology and simplify procedures. Under this, secondary school graduates can update their civil record and identity card data easily.

Education, HR & Training

Student, senior living key drivers of GCC real estate growth, says expert

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Student accommodation and senior living are key to shaping the GCC’s real estate sector over the next decade - in addition to other concepts like serviced living, co-living, private clubs and shared ownership, according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.

Education, HR & Training

SAP, Petroleum Development Oman partner to develop digital talent

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

SAP and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) are collaborating to develop Omani digital talent by connecting PDO’s Digital Innovation Programme with the SAP Young Professionals programme (YPP), creating a pathway for emerging professionals to pursue careers in technology consulting.