Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced the launch of the second batch of its sector skills reports which includes the manufacturing and energy sectors as part of the “Skills Bahrain” initiative.
Leading engineering and advisory firm founded in the UAE, has appointed Daniel King as the new Cost Management division head. An industry veteran, King brings with him expertise in pre-contract and large-scale project cost management to the new role.
Bahrain-based Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) is set to launch an internal employee-led development initiative. Itqan will encompass several innovation-focused projects based on a strategy of open communication and exchange of ideas.
Saudi-based Diriyah Company has signed an agreement with the London Business School to help enhance the skill set of its 2,000-strong work force and enable both the parties to collaborate on highly focused and relevant business research in the future.
Leading international law firm Addleshaw Goddard has announced the appointment of Rachel Hill as the new partner to its growing Middle East business. Her appointment quickly follows the arrival of Anna Zeitlin from PwC to develop a Fintech practice.
Gulf Land Property Developers has partnered with luxury lifestyle brand Tonino Lamborghini to develop an upscale residential community in Dubai. The community, spanning 750,000 sq ft of GFA, features two buildings with 6 floors and two with 12 floors.
Leading architectural network RMJM has announced the completion of work on the Innovation Hub located in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City. The building, which offers 4,000 sq m of office space across three floors, has LEED Gold as well as 3 Pearl Design ratings.
Some 73.67% of UAE National employees surveyed have expressed satisfaction with their current job, prioritising factors such as work-life balance (62.8%), job security (59%) and career development (58.4%).
The University of Strathclyde has announced plans for a major scale-up of its activity in Bahrain to create University of Strathclyde, Bahrain.
Women-led tourism initiatives are driving sustainability efforts forward across Asia-Pacific region (Apac) but more financial investment, training and equal opportunities are still needed to reach gender equality, according to a report by UN Tourism.
