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.
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.
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.
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC Group) has signed a MoU with the Ministry of Community Empowerment to expand employment and professional development opportunities for eligible participants in the ministry’s empowerment and social welfare programmes.
Nemetschek Group, a global leader in construction AI, has announced a tie-up with the University of Jeddah to support the development of digital skills in students.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, marked the launch of its enhanced Code of Conduct at a special ceremony held in the company premises. This represents a key milestone in boosting Alba’s governance framework, mitigating emerging risks and reinforcing a culture of integrity and accountability.
The Capacity Building sector at the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), in cooperation with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, has begun applying the Data and AI Training Programme Standards Framework.
Pioneering UAE teachers are being encouraged to apply for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2027, a Varkey Foundation initiative, as applications close on October 12.
WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and infrastructure solutions firms, has appointed Sam Abdelfattah as its Senior Technical Director, Mission Critical Lead for the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, he will spearhead the growth of WSP’s mission critical and data centre offering.
The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum, taking place October 12 to 14, will review a study that examines strategies for transferring and localising knowledge and expertise and their impact on organisational performance.
