Lockheed Martin has opened a major software factory in Riyadh to introduce the global defence major’s hitech software development ecosystem to the kingdom. Also it is setting up an in-country Talent Studio to boost digital and enterprise capabilities within the Saudi workforce.
AtkinsRéalis, a major engineering services company, has appointed Gosia Baron as the Service Director for its Buildings & Places market. In this role, she will be lead the firm’s building design service spanning architecture, structural engineering and specialist disciplines.
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has announced the appointment of Eman Marhoon as its new Vice President, Corporate Communications. An industry veteran, she brings over 25 years of experience in strategic engagement across corporate communications and journalism to the new role.
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) kicked off its new Sustainability Future Lab university challenge for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain that will challenge them to develop innovative solutions for real-world sustainability problems ahead of its 4th edition.
The World Economic Forum today announced major global commitments to invest in skills development for workers. The Reskilling Revolution initiative is on track to reach more than 850 million people worldwide, nearing its target of equipping 1 billion people with better access to skills, education and economic opportunities.
A tsunami is hitting the labour market as AI is quickly reshaping economies; while some roles grow, others will disappear, warned Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
GEMS Education has appointed Rebecca Crean as the new Principal of GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS), one of Dubai's leading British curriculum schools.
TECOM Group, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities, has acquired an integrated university campus comprising multiple buildings and spanning more than 300,000 sq ft in Dubai International Academic City, recognising strong demand for the higher education sector.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), a global leader in construction solutions, has announced some major changes in its executive management team with Christian Hallbjörner taking over as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Malin Norman as its Head of People & Culture.
For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritise investments in human capital, Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the US, told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
