Education, HR & Training

Education, HR & Training

TASC names new CEO to spearhead AI-driven growth in Mena

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

TASC Group, a leading workforce, people advisory, corporate compliance and AI-led business solutions company in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over the role from its Founder Mahesh Shahdadpuri who has been named its Executive Chairman.

Education, HR & Training

TASC Group appoints new CEO to lead AI-driven growth

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

TASC Group, the largest workforce, people advisory, corporate compliance and AI-led business solutions company in the MENA region, has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as Chief Executive Officer – TASC Group.

Education, HR & Training

Amideast, Boeing launch new programme for future aerospace talent

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Amideast and Boeing have launched AeroSTAR, a new educational programme designed to prepare high school students across the Middle East and North Africa for future careers in aerospace.

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Lockheed Martin launches new software factory in Riyadh

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

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.

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AtkinsRealis names Mideast building design service head

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

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.

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Bahrain Airport Company names Corporate Communications VP

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

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.

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SFME’s Sustainability Future Lab kicks off ahead of big Bahrain event

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

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.

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WEF Reskilling Revolution on track to reach 850m people

Fri, 23 Jan 2026

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.

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AI ‘tsunami’ about to hit jobs, warns IMF chief

Thu, 22 Jan 2026

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).

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New Principal named for GEMS FirstPoint School

Thu, 22 Jan 2026

GEMS Education has appointed Rebecca Crean as the new Principal of GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS), one of Dubai's leading British curriculum schools.