Silah Gulf, a portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat and a leading customer experience and BPO service provider in the region, has opened subscriptions for its initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise about BD2.9 million ($7.7 million).
Vatel Bahrain, a specialist in business management within the hospitality and tourism sectors, has signed an agreement with Crowne Plaza Bahrain to help broaden their collaboration across multiple areas and provide quality training for its students at the group’s five-star hotels.
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), the kingdom’s leading bank for SMEs, recently hosted its Hope Talents’ Employee Loyalty Rewards Programme to honour its loyal work-force. The Programme is a key initiative designed to recognise employee loyalty and support organisations in boosting long-term engagement.
Diyar Al Muharraq has announced that the senior field supervisor at its Technical Interface Office - Adnan Ashour Habib - has won top recognition at the 40th Annual Ceremony for Outstanding and Distinguished Workers in the Bahrain Private Sector.
Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, one of the region's largest independent family-owned multinational businesses headquartered in Bahrain, has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors under the chairmanship of Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo.
Bahrain Ship Repairing & Engineering Company (Basrec) has signed up Lumofy, an AI-powered talent development and competency management platform, in bid to help build a future-ready workforce and enhance operational excellence across all divisions.
Qualcomm Technologies International Limited, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, and Aramco through the Saudi Accelerated Innovation Lab (AramcoSAIL) have completed the inaugural Design in Saudi Arabia with AI (DISAI), an accelerator program aimed to support startups in Saudi Arabia.
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has promoted a number of its highly-skilled employees to leadership and supervisory positions within the company as part of its ongoing commitment to empowering its outstanding national talents.
The Myriad, a top-tier student living brand, is looking at developing a series of student communities across Saudi Arabia as part of its regional expansion strategy. It is represented in KSA by the Dedicated Housing Company, a SAR2 billion ($533 million) fund JV.
ROSHN Group, a leading Saudi developer, has launched its MUSAHAMA design competition to spotlight local talent and also promote the use of locally sourced materials. It carries a prize pool of SAR570,000 ($151,789) with winners to be announced in May 2026.