Education, HR & Training

Education, HR & Training

Saudi Arabia embeds AI literacy into national strategy to achieve economic goals

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth, workforce upskilling, and responsible AI adoption, according to a new report.

Education, HR & Training

AI hiring gains pace in Gulf, though most industries lag

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

The share of professional job vacancies in the Gulf requiring artificial intelligence (AI) skills has nearly tripled over the past four years, but for much of the region's economy the technology has yet to make a meaningful impact on hiring, according to data from Middle East recruitment platform GulfTalent.

Education, HR & Training

Vatel Bahrain hosts Open Day to spotlight hospitality education pathways

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Vatel Bahrain hosted an Open Day at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, welcoming prospective students, parents, graduates and working professionals interested in exploring academic and career opportunities in hospitality and hotel management.

Education, HR & Training

KEC awards construction contract for Riyadh Schools Complex

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Knowledge Economic City (KEC) has announced that it has awarded architectural and MEP works contract to Astra Construction for the Riyadh Schools Complex coming up within the key urban development project in Madinah. The entire work will be completed within 10 months.

Education, HR & Training

Star, Hilton join hands to develop Saudi hospitality talent

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Star, a human capability development company headquartered in Riyadh, has announced a strategic partnership with global hospitality group Hilton, to develop and qualify Saudi cadres across all levels of the hospitality sector - from frontline professionals to executives and leaders.

Education, HR & Training

Hyundai Motor Group expands traineeship programme with Misk Foundation

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Hyundai Motor Group today announced the launch of its expanded joint traineeship programme, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk”.

Education, HR & Training

12,000 university offers 'reveal how UAE students are rethinking higher education'

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

GEMS Education, one of the world’s leading private K-12 education provider, has said that more than 12,000 of its students have secured university admission offers for the 2026/27 academic year across 1,470 universities around the world.

Education, HR & Training

SAL, Energy and Water Academy tie-up to boost national workforce development

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

SAL Logistics Services, a national leader in cargo handling, logistics solutions, and supply chain management in Saudi Arabia, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Energy and Water Academy to enhance cooperation in training, qualification, consultancy, and national talent development.

Education, HR & Training

Saudi-funded $50m medical faculty opens in Sri Lanka

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

The Saudi Fund for Development has inaugurated a $50 million medical faculty at Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa University, the latest project under the Fund’s four-decade development partnership with the island nation. It includes a modern medical lab, para-clinical teaching facilities and a library.

Education, HR & Training

GEMS SRI launches region’s first school-based motorsport academy

Fri, 03 Jul 2026

GEMS School of Research & Innovation (SRI) has launched its Motorsport Academy aimed at developing future champions on and off the track.