UAE-based Alef Education has announced the successful completion of the bookbuild and subscription process for its IPO on Abu Dhabi bourse. The firm set the final offer price at AED1.35 per share resulting in AED1.8 billion ($514 million) offer proceeds.
American University of Sharjah (AUS) continues to rise in global ranking, featuring among the top 22% of institutions worldwide in the QS World Rankings 2025, and among the top three universities in the UAE. It improved by 17 spots in academic reputation.
Trimble, a construction technology leader, will be hosting a training session on its Tekla software in Bahrain next week mainly for structural and civil engineers as well as professionals involved in the analysis and design of structures.
Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has organised a training programme on the application of the ‘Primavera P6’ programme.
Diyar Al Muharraq has launched the fourth edition of its Tumouh training programme that is mainly designed to equip Bahraini graduates with the professional skills and help them excel in the field of architecture, engineering and real estate development.
Colife, a UAE-based smart-rental startup that operates as a full-cycle property management company, has announced its expansion into the Asian market, beginning with Hong Kong in May.
Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), under which it will install and operate a series of electric vehicle chargers across HCT campuses.
A workshop recently held by the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) engaged educational leaders in the UAE in discussions on innovative and creative responses to the complexities of modern educational environments.
Amsa Hospitality and Luxury Hotelschool Paris have signed a strategic partnership for joint operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – a collaboration that marks a significant step in elevating education and training within the hospitality sector.
One-fifth of professionals in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) enjoy some form of remote or hybrid work arrangement with their companies, said GulfTalent in a new study based on the survey of 5,000 professionals across six GCC countries.
