The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) hosted a high-level business delegation from France as part of a two-day visit organised by the investment promotion agency in collaboration with MEDEF, the first network for entrepreneurs in France.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, has showcased its commitment to nurturing Bahraini talent with the promotion of Mohammed Al Awadhi to the position of Manager Sales Mena (Middle East and North Africa) region.
Arcapita Group, a global alternative investment firm, has announced two key appointments - Abdulaziz Mohamed Al Mana and Abdulatif Ali Al Fozan to its Board. Both industry veterans, Al Mana and Al Fozan bring more than 15 years of experience to the post.
Mott MacDonald said it has registered as a Class A Environmental Consultancy with the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) in Saudi Arabia, thus reaffirming its commitment to the kingdom’s sustainable development.
Kaplan, a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their professional goals, is expanding its footprint across the MENA region with a licensed regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh.
StartUp Bahrain, a leading platform for startups in Bahrain, supported by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), has signed a partnership with General Assembly Bahrain to foster innovation and support the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.
Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, in collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), has announced the launch of the second edition of the Board Mentorship Program.
American School of Bahrain said it has become one of the first 10 schools worldwide, and the first in the GCC, to receive the Responsible AI in Learning (RAIL) endorsement from Middle States Association, a US accreditation body for colleges and schools.
Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments, will be the official platinum sponsor of the University of Bahrain’s (UOB) 21st Career Fair hosted at its Sakhir campus.
The construction sector in Kuwait is facing many challenges, including a decline in the award of projects, and rising construction costs, driven by a labour shortage that has led to an unprecedented increase in wages, said a report.
