Saudi Arabia will start implementing a 70% localisation in project management professions in the private sector starting from February next year, said a report. The move, aimed at boosting the locals' participation in the labour market, is in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced two key promotions in managerial section - S. Abbas S. Baqer has been named Manager Calciner & Marine, while Ali Aseeri has been elevated to the post of Manager Engineering & Projects.
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has appointed a new Equal Opportunities Committee to boost its governance framework and promote inclusion across its operations and customer services. EOC will oversee initiatives including women's empowerment, employee wellbeing, work-life balance and workplace experience.
Amanat Holdings, the GCC's leading listed operator of healthcare and education companies, today announced strong financial results for the six months ended June 330, 2026 (H1 2026), delivering double-digit growth in revenue, EBITDA and profitability while continuing to execute its recently announced long-term growth strategy.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) said its centre of excellence, NEU, has launched its second low-carbon certificate programme, 'Fundamentals, Materials, and Innovations'. It is a complement to NEU’s first certificate, 'Low-Carbon Concrete: Qualification, Design, and Compliance'.
DIB, a leading Islamic financial group and the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has launched its first Youth Council, creating a structured platform for young employees to bring forward fresh perspectives and ideas, contribute to relevant initiatives and take an active role in their own development and participation within the organisation.
Flexible working is emerging as a key pillar of Dubai’s drive to build a more agile and sustainable government workforce, as the emirate moves to give employees greater choice in how they work while maintaining productivity and service delivery.
Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone (DSBH) has entered into a strategic collaboration with DHL Express, a leading international express logistics provider, in a bid to build a thriving business ecosystem that enables entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow, scale, and compete globally.
Saudi student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al Subeil won a gold medal and the Best Female Student award from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at its key event, International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026), in recognition of her scientific excellence and outstanding performance.
