Pioneering UAE teachers are being encouraged to apply for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2027, a Varkey Foundation initiative, as applications close on October 12.
WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and infrastructure solutions firms, has appointed Sam Abdelfattah as its Senior Technical Director, Mission Critical Lead for the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, he will spearhead the growth of WSP’s mission critical and data centre offering.
The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum, taking place October 12 to 14, will review a study that examines strategies for transferring and localising knowledge and expertise and their impact on organisational performance.
Some 1,000 government and private-sector leaders are expected to attend the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership (MBRL) Forum which will begin on September 23 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dubai's low-cost carrier flydubai has announced a strategic partnership with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy to help boost its pilot training programme. This comes as part of the airline's long-term strategy to build a more sustainable pipeline of skilled pilots for its expanding fleet.
Leading global defence and aerospace contractor Lockheed Martin has completed a summer internship programme in Riyadh aimed at developing technical skills among Saudi university students in areas including artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the expansion of its Riyadh office, adding space and headcount to serve growing client demand across Saudi Arabia.
The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) has launched a major new report at its Global Infrastructure Conference (GIC26) in New Delhi, setting out the evidence base for qualifications-based selection as the preferred procurement method for engineering and architectural consultancy services worldwide.
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMISIU) has advanced in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources of the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Health Cluster have won the Grand Stevie Awards.
