Education, HR & Training

Education, HR & Training

Besix consortium announces financial close of Abu Dhabi school project

Wed, 08 Jan 2025

Belgian infrastruture major Besix said its consortium with Plenary, a key developer of public infrastructure, has achieved financial close on Khalifa City School project in Abu Dhabi. Early works started in July and construction is set to begin shortly.

Education, HR & Training

Sobha launches $41m special bonus programme for employees

Wed, 08 Jan 2025

Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer in Dubai, has announced a special ($41 million) bonus programme for its employees, reaffirming its commitment to recognising their dedication and hard work.

Education, HR & Training

Shifting trends to create 78m new jobs

Wed, 08 Jan 2025

Shifting global trends in technology, economy, demographics and the green transition are projected to generate 170 million new jobs by 2030, while displacing 92 million others.

Education, HR & Training

Bahrain's King issues decree amending Labour Fund rule

Wed, 01 Jan 2025

Bahrain's HM King Hamad has ratified and issued a new law aimed at boosting job opportunities for its citizens by limiting Labour Fund's support to Bahraini-owned enterprises and improving the skills, productivity and competitiveness of local workforce.

Education, HR & Training

Jobs+ inaugurates two job centres

Mon, 30 Dec 2024

Bahrain’s Ministry of Labour has announced the inauguration of two job centres under the “Jobs+” initiative in collaboration with the private sector,

Education, HR & Training

Bahrain Airport Company officials elected to top ACI committee

Sat, 28 Dec 2024

Bahrain Airport Company said two of its senior executives - Leena Faraj (VP Strategic Implementation & Business Development) and Dana Ismaeel (Senior Environment and Sustainability Engineer), have been elected to Airports Council International committee.

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Employability Skills Portal ‘key tool’ to assess labour market

Tue, 24 Dec 2024

Bahrain’s new Employability Skills Portal is a key tool for assessing the kingdom’s labour market needs and develop targeted solutions and support programmes.

Education, HR & Training

MBZUAI launches Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence degree

Tue, 24 Dec 2024

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched a Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) degree to train the next generation of innovators and leaders in the application of artificial intelligence.

Education, HR & Training

Alba inks strategic partnership deal with Indian group Comvision

Tue, 24 Dec 2024

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has sealed a strategic partnership with Indian group Comvision to help boost its inventory management and tracking systems through implementation of cutting-edge technology.

Education, HR & Training

Edge wins prestigious Great Place to Work certification

Tue, 24 Dec 2024

Edge Group’s Corporate division has been certified as a Great Place to Work, marking a significant achievement in the company’s journey as it celebrates its fifth anniversary.