Education, HR & Training

Education, HR & Training

Oman University of Science and Technology kicks off work on new Muscat campus

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

Oman's National University of Science and Technology has announced that work has begun on its new university campus at Sultan Haitham City located within the Muscat governorate. Spanning a 31,890-sq-m area, the key facility will have the capacity to accommodate 2,435 students.

Education, HR & Training

RTA, Yango to roll out school transport pilot with luxury SUVs

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with global tech company Yango Group to launch a key initiative, aimed at making the daily school commute more safer, affordable and easier for families. Rolled out this week, the pilot project offers parents a cost-conscious alternative to private car journeys and traditional school transport.

Education, HR & Training

ElKhereiji lands Knowledge Economic City residential towers contract

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

The Knowledge Economic City has signed up ElKhereiji Commerce & Contracting to deliver the construction and electromechanical works for four residential towers within the Phase I of Al Alya mixed-use project in Riyadh. Spanning 270,000 sq m, Al Alya is one of the anchor projects at KEC featuring 2,000 residential units and other key amenities.

Education, HR & Training

Arabic.AI offers free Arabic Vibe coding education in Mideast

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Arabic.AI today announced full courses that deliver Replit’s complete learning experience in Arabic, bringing the global development platform trusted by millions of builders worldwide to Arabic learners.

Education, HR & Training

Firas Bin Fatik partners with Indian group for two large-scale projects in Oman

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Omani group Firas Bin Fatik and India-based Maadfam Entertainment have inked a strategic partnership to develop two large-scale projects in the sultanate aligned with its Vision 2040 development strategy. The first is a 17.4 million-sq-ft student campus living district and the second a large-scale integrated interactive zone.

Education, HR & Training

Transguard seals strategic partnership agreement with Polaris

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

UAE-based Transguard Group has sealed a partnership deal with Polaris, a premier provider of turnkey specialist services worldwide, that will see the two deliver premium executive protection and transportation services as well as the joint development of specialised training programmes.

Education, HR & Training

stc teams up with University of Bahrain to launch revamped lecture hall

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Leading telecom company stc has partnered with University of Bahrain to unveil a newly renovated lecture hall within its premises. The key facility, with a seating capacity of 100, is equipped with advanced AV technology and a versatile layout to host lectures, seminars and university events.

Education, HR & Training

Nakheel joins Bildits to launch hands-on construction initiative

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Dubai master-developer Nakheel has partnered with Bildits, the creator of realistic construction learning kits, to launch Blueprint for the Future, a hands-on sustainability and construction initiative designed to equip students with practical skills in sustainable development and responsible design.

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BTECH to host key event at Bahrain Royal University for Women

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Bahrain Technology Companies Society is set to host the BTECH Majlis at the Royal University for Women’s campus later this month. The upcoming edition aims to provide an interactive platform for open dialogue and meaningful exchange among technology leaders, entrepreneurs and academics.

Education, HR & Training

Seequent in deal with Saudi universities to launch geoscience courses

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, has announced that it is partnering with some of the leading universities and research institutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to launch qualified degree courses to help boost students' geotechnical modelling skills.