Education, HR & Training

Education, HR & Training

EIF’s Ethraa programme shaping up financial leaders

Thu, 29 Feb 2024

The Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), a regional leader in banking and finance training, announced key achievements in the field of banking and finance, and the successful training of Emirati future financial leaders through its ‘Ethraa Programme’.

Education, HR & Training

Alec launches mentorship programme for Emirati construction leaders

Tue, 27 Feb 2024

UAE-based Alec Engineering and Contracting has announced the launch of Mustaqbal, a mentorship programme that is dedicated to elevating technical and leadership skills among the young Emirati professionals in the construction sector.

Education, HR & Training

GCC to outperform global economy in 2024, says report

Sat, 24 Feb 2024

The economies of Gulf countries will outpace the global forecast for 2024, helped by the domestic multi-year investment cycle in the region, on the back of a robust demand in tourism, real estate, transportation, and manufacturing sectors, said a report.

Education, HR & Training

Bahrain EDB draws record $1.7bn investments in 2023

Tue, 20 Feb 2024

Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has achieved a major milestone securing a record $1.7 billion in investments last year, up 55% over 2022, which is projected to generate 5,700 job opportunities over the next three years across priority sectors.

Education, HR & Training

Hilton to offer hands-on training to GEMS Qatar students

Tue, 20 Feb 2024

Global hospitality major Hilton has signed an agreement with GEMS Wellington School – Qatar (WSQ), a leading educational institution in Doha, for a key initiative that will provide WSQ students opportunities for hands-on training in its hotels.

Education, HR & Training

Hope Ventures co-invests in ‘Thiqa Tutoring’ through Beban

Mon, 19 Feb 2024

Hope Ventures, the investment arm of Hope Fund, has announced its co-investment in ‘Thiqa Tutoring’ through the seventh episode of the entrepreneurship-themed reality television show ‘Beban.’

Education, HR & Training

Biz Group achieves remarkable growth across divisions

Mon, 19 Feb 2024

In a demonstration of resilience and adaptability in a rapidly evolving global market, Biz Group, a leading provider of innovative learning solutions, has announced a 59% YOY growth.

Education, HR & Training

BAB in talks with Tamkeen to boost financing for startups, SMEs

Sun, 18 Feb 2024

The Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) recently organised a meeting for the banks and Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to deliberate on strategies to streamline access to key financing for startup and SMEs in line with its support initiative for career advancement.

Education, HR & Training

Abu Dhabi, Unesco unveil sustainable development roadmap

Sat, 17 Feb 2024

The Abu Dhabi government has unveiled a high-level plan outlining global recommendations to bolster Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in partnership with Unesco at a key education congress in the emirate.

Education, HR & Training

IWG targets over 500 locations in Mena

Fri, 16 Feb 2024

IWG, a flex and office space provider, has announced plans to rapidly scale up its network of locations in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) to meet the growing demand for innovative hybrid working solutions in the region.