Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has achieved a major milestone securing a record $1.7 billion in investments last year, up 55% over 2022, which is projected to generate 5,700 job opportunities over the next three years across priority sectors.
Global hospitality major Hilton has signed an agreement with GEMS Wellington School – Qatar (WSQ), a leading educational institution in Doha, for a key initiative that will provide WSQ students opportunities for hands-on training in its hotels.
Hope Ventures, the investment arm of Hope Fund, has announced its co-investment in ‘Thiqa Tutoring’ through the seventh episode of the entrepreneurship-themed reality television show ‘Beban.’
In a demonstration of resilience and adaptability in a rapidly evolving global market, Biz Group, a leading provider of innovative learning solutions, has announced a 59% YOY growth.
The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) recently organised a meeting for the banks and Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to deliberate on strategies to streamline access to key financing for startup and SMEs in line with its support initiative for career advancement.
The Abu Dhabi government has unveiled a high-level plan outlining global recommendations to bolster Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in partnership with Unesco at a key education congress in the emirate.
IWG, a flex and office space provider, has announced plans to rapidly scale up its network of locations in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) to meet the growing demand for innovative hybrid working solutions in the region.
Leading global law firm Uppercase Legal Advisory is set to launch its practice in Saudi Arabia in Q2 as part of its Mena expansion strategy. Elmira Larina, the Head of Contract Law Practice, will be spearheading the firm’s operations in the kingdom.
The American University of Beirut (AUB) has signed an agreement with Jordan's Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) in a move aimed at bolstering the quality of education in the Arab world through an innovative educational programme which begins in April.
Despite global adversities, the labour market in the Gulf region is thriving and all signs point to further growth, according to Hays Middle East, part of Hays plc, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment.
