The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research today announced the temporary transition to remote learning across all higher education institutions in the country, effective from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026.
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that over 90% work is now complete at Sidra - Education City project and is on track for opening by year-end. Spanning 74,000 sq m, the key educational facility features a main two-storey building with classrooms and multi-purpose halls.
Gulf women continue to strengthen their presence in the development journey of GCC countries, supported by a young population base and growing participation in the labour market, according to a GCC-Stat report.
Digital Dubai has launched the “AI Workforce Transformation Program (AI+),” a strategic initiative to train 50,000 Dubai Government employees.
Bain Capital, a leading global investment firm, has opened its new office at ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The key facility will serve as a regional hub supporting deeper engagement across the Middle East, while also boosting connectivity with the firm’s global footprint.
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, an integral part of AD Ports Group, has signed a research, development, and operational deployment agreement with Minexx, a technology-enabled mining and mineral processing company operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Zain Bahrain, a leading Bahraini provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle experience, has appointed Ammar Al Ketbi as its new Chief Executive Officer. An industry veteran, Al Ketbi has a strong track record across sales, product innovation and driving effective business and growth strategies.
Aldar Audit Bureau (Grant Thornton Saudi Arabia), a leading professional services firm, has announced a strategic collaboration with AstroLabs, the region’s premier business setup and growth platform, to provide international businesses with a fully integrated pathway to enter and scale in the kingdom.
Bain & Company, a global consultancy, has announced the appointment of Eric Beranger-Fenouillet as the managing partner for its Middle East business. Based in UAE, he will lead the firm across the region, with a focus on helping clients deliver complex transformation agendas.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has formalised Iron Women as a unified global platform to solve a severe shortage of skilled operators, technicians, and service professionals. The initiative is positioned not as a symbolic gesture but as essential business infrastructure.
