KIPCO recognizes best employees in its Group companies at its Annual Gala Dinner

Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – recognized the ‘Employees of the Year’ in its core operating companies, at the company’s Annual Gala Dinner. The event, hosted by KIPCO’s Group CEO, Sheikha Dana Naser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, brought together 300 CEOs and executives representing more than 30 subsidiaries and affiliates in Kuwait and abroad. In […]

Agile working allows AECOM to increase its digital footprint in international projects

As its involvement with international projects increases, globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM is making use of the hybrid approach to afford its employees the flexibility to spread their work time between working in the office and from home. This model is an offshoot of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdown, which saw AECOM take advantage […]

Burgan Bank continues to support local talent development at AUK’s Career Growth Fair

Burgan Bank announced that it recently participated as a platinum sponsor in the Career Growth Fair organized by the American University of Kuwait (AUK). The Bank’s sponsorship of this event is part of its ongoing efforts to support young talents, contribute to employment creation in the banking sector, and stimulate healthy economic growth.   As […]

Al Futtaim Education Foundation, ODE Systems organise workshop to empower future industry leaders

The Al Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF) made a significant stride in its ongoing commitment to student empowerment by hosting a unique Decision-Making Training Workshop at Deira International School (DIS). Leading the two-day workshop sessions on May 16th and 17th was Mr. Gordian Overschmidt, the CEO of ODE Systems. This one-of-a-kind workshop is part of AFEF’s […]

Emiratization to lead organizations with more than 50 skilled employees to hire 10% Emirati workforce by 2026

In a first-of-its-kind initiative to help organizations identify challenges and opportunities in Emiratization, TASC Outsourcing; the region’s leading recruitment agency hosted a panel discussion with senior industry leaders from the private and public sectors. Aimed at increasing the representation of Emirati citizens in the country’s workforce; Emiratization as a national policy has been evolving each […]

Keynote speaker, Elie Saab, inspires graduates at American University in Dubai 26th graduation ceremony

Photo: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, Founder and Creative Director of ‘Elie Saab Group’, Elie Saab, AUD President, Dr. David A. Schmidt with graduates of 2023. American University in Dubai (AUD) has celebrated its 26th graduation ceremony, honoring the achievements of the Class of 2023. The commencement was held in […]

Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai graduates 250 students in BS and MS programs

Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), Dubai Silicon Oasis-based Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai celebrated the graduation of 250 students in BS and MS programs for the academic year 2022-2023, including the first batch of MS […]

Bi-lingual education under the microscope as the UAE sees more investment from the Far East

The South China Morning Post recently reported that Dubai could be a “gateway for Hong Kong Businesses looking to invest in the Middle East”. The article went on to emphasise the attraction of the UAE as a business hub for investment, with hundreds of business licenses already granted to Far East firms. In the UAE itself The National hasreported […]

Uber, Northwestern University in Qatar to upskill communications students

As a testament to its dedication to bolstering Qatar Vision 2030’s focus on youth empowerment and engagement, Uber collaborated with Northwestern University in Qatar’s strategic communication capstone course. The collaboration stems from Uber’s core belief in the role of education and the power of youth to shape our collective future, and the need for tangible […]

80 students sit for ‘Abu-Ghazaleh International Diploma for IT Skills’ exam

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh E-Training Center (TAG E-Training), a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), is holding the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International Diploma in Information Technology Skills (TAG-DIT) for 80 students. The TAG-DIT covers seven training programs related to computer and Internet skills as well as Microsoft Office programs, where students will take the exam through multiple sessions. […]