Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, opening one of the UAE’s leading luxury hotels as a live training ground for the next generation of hospitality professionals. The agreement
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Under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support (UAETSS) signed five agreements to enroll a new group of young athletes into its modern sailing training and rehabilitation programs. The agreements, signed in collaboration with the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, aim to identify, nurture, and prepare emerging […]
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches recently brought together 78 industry leaders, sports professionals, educators and key stakeholders, to explore the growing relationship between sports, hospitality, tourism, entertainment, and live experiences, alongside how these sectors are influencing future talent and career pathways across the region. The panel discussion
EIRS has announced plans to significantly expanded its Kenya team by more than 60% by the end of Q3, in line with its broader strategy to strengthen client experience, deepen specialist advisory capabilities, and respond to the increasingly complex risk environment facing businesses across East Africa. The expansion comes at a time when companies across […]
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support (UAETSS) announced the launch of the ‘UAE Communities Basketball Championship (UCBC)’, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, the UAE Basketball Association, and Champs Sports club from May 15 to June 12, 2026, at ‘Champs’ courts in Dubai. The […]
April 20, 2026: Yas Heat Academy successfully hosted the second edition of its flagship grassroots initiative, AL SABQ, on Saturday, April 18 at Yas Marina Circuit, welcoming a record number of young Emirati participants. A total of 26 boys and girls aged 5 to 7 took part in this year’s selection event, double the number […]
Dubai Land Department (DLD), in collaboration with Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), organised an interactive meeting that brought together real estate developers and participants of the Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator Programme. This initiative
Seventeen-year-old UAE student Nirmay Teckchandani, who participates in the Forward Thinking Mentoring Programme, has launched Kick Connect, an innovative football-focused mobile application designed to help aspiring young players showcase their skills and connect directly with coaches and scouts worldwide. Inspired by his own experience as an athlete and seeing how
Hotpack, the UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging solutions, hosted its annual ‘CEO Excellence Awards 2026’ recently in Dubai, in recognition of the outstanding contribution of individual employees, teams and projects across the operations of the company. The ‘CEO Excellence Awards’ has been instituted to identify talents, and team works that performed leadership,
Ajman Bank has welcomed a new group of employees who have joined the organization as part of its ongoing Emiratization and talent development journey, reinforcing the Bank’s long-term commitment to building national capability and strengthening its people pipeline in line with institutional and national priorities. Commenting on Ajman Bank’s approach to talent development,
The Middle East has become a magnet for investment, talent and technology as it redefines the geography of global food production. As supply chains recalibrate in the wake of geopolitical and economic shifts, manufacturers are moving operations closer to the UAE and wider GCC, drawn by its unmatched logistics infrastructure, open trade routes and advanced […]
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC) in Dubai and e& signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today on the sidelines of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, aimed at advancing Emiratisation and nurturing national talent within the telecommunications sector. The collaboration underscores both parties’ shared commitment to fostering public-private
The UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support (UAETSS) organised the inaugural edition of the comprehensive talent assessment tests for athletes who registered on the Talent Committee Platform. The assessments were held over the course of 3 days, at the e& Academy for Sports and Leisure Club, under the supervision of the Ministry of […]
The KT+150 List has officially been unveiled, spotlighting 150 of the most dynamic and forward-thinking individuals shaping the future of the UAE. Launched by Khaleej Times, KT+150 is a first-of-its-kind initiative that goes beyond accolades to spotlight individuals whose bold ideas, creative breakthroughs, and disruptive innovations are reshaping culture, technology,
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) to foster collaboration in research, development, and training. The partnership aims to support institutional efforts and develop national competencies in line with global best practices. The MoU focuses on
After a successful launch in the UAE, MADE, the region’s first dedicated digital platform for Music, Art, Dance, and Entertainment, is now expanding its reach across the GCC. This expansion will see MADE open doors for thousands more talents and event organisers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar building on the UAE’s momentum and strengthening […]
Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2025 will open its doors this month, bringing together more than 180 organisations committed to empowering Emirati talent with career pathways and skills for a fast-changing job market. This year’s edition introduces Pod exhibitors for the first time – 14 compact 2m x 2m counters designed to make it easier for companies […]
Abu Dhabi is ready to welcome back Saadiyat Nights, the capital’s flagship open-air concert series, for its 2025-2026 season. Set against the stunning backdrop of Saadiyat Island, the series will run from December 2025 to February 2026, bringing some of the world’s most iconic stars for unmissable nights of music. The season’s first confirmed artists […]
Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, announces several internal moves, underscoring the company’s global approach to leadership development and a commitment to talent. Dave Ingram has been appointed to the role of Chief People & Business Transformation Officer, responsible for delivering the next chapter for
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at developing the national capabilities of the Ministry’s Emirati workforce through innovative lifelong learning programs based on smart technology and flexible learning, thereby enhancing industrial competitiveness and investment





























