Big 5 Global, the most influential industry event for construction and urban development in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 23 – 26 November 2026, supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE Ministry of Economy
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nuwa and TASC today announced a strategic partnership to develop workforce, market-entry and related solutions for Expo 2030 Riyadh, with a particular focus on helping build and prepare the local workforce that will deliver the event and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s growing major-events sector over the decade ahead. The partnership will also support international companies
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, finds that industrial workers lose 41% of their time to manual, repetitive tasks creating a capacity gap across organizations. New research from The Futurum Group shows companies are closing that gap with a sharp shift toward agentic, AI-powered digital workers – AI agents that autonomously monitor, decide, […]
Dubai’s decision to introduce a unified workforce productivity measurement system across government entities marks a significant shift in how organisations assess performance, placing emphasis on meaningful outcomes. The move comes as workplaces across the UAE continue to evolve, with artificial intelligence, automation and new digital tools changing how employees
Rentify, a cutting-edge fintech & proptech startup, announced the launch of Renewal Command Center, the third specialised AI agent within Earn AI, its AI-native operating system for rental operations. Today, Earn AI supports property portfolios representing more than AED 22 billion (USD 6 billion) in real estate assets and over AED 1.3 billion in […]
UAE National business leader Amer Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Vertix Holdings, has been appointed to the Business Influencer Council of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for the 2026–2027 term. His name appears on the Council roster published by AACSB, alongside members representing Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, SHRM, Harvard Business Publishing, Kyndryl,
Keolis MHI has launched its Summer Heat Campaign, reaffirming its commitment to protecting employees, strengthening health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards, and promoting a culture of prevention and preparedness across its operations in Dubai. Running throughout the summer months, the three-month campaign aims to raise awareness of heat-related risks and equip
The UAE continues to attract international companies as a major employment market and base for Middle East growth. Its private sector workforce grew by 12.4% in 2025 and a further 2.5% in Q1 2026, according to MoHRE. Yet successful entry requires early planning, as every hire carries implications for licensing, sponsorship, employment law and operating […]
The UAE, which has developed one of the region’s most comprehensive and action-oriented AI frameworks, is embedding AI literacy into its national roadmap to support economic competitiveness, workforce upskilling, and responsible AI adoption, according to a new report from Coursera. Initiatives such as the National AI Strategy 2031 and the UAE AI Charter, which identifies
KnowBe4, a leader in digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans, today announced it has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help organizations worldwide adapt to an evolving cybersecurity landscape, while simplifying how they procure, deploy and scale security solutions. As cyber threats become
The UAE is entering a more complex phase of workforce growth. Hiring momentum remains strong, with the country recording a Net Employment Outlook of 60% for Q2 2026, placing it among the strongest employment markets globally. Yet the main challenge for companies is whether their employment structures, immigration planning, compliance systems, and HR leadership can […]
As global healthcare systems continue to face mounting pressure from rising demand, ageing populations, and workforce attrition, the shortage of nurses has reached a critical point. According to the World Health Organization, the world is projected to face a shortfall of 4.5 million nurses by 2030* posing a significant risk to the delivery of safe, […]
Across the GCC, the real question is no longer whether organisations are using AI, but whether AI is actually doing the work. Most deployments still sit at the surface, assisting employees without changing how execution happens. AI is now moving beyond individual task support into structured workforce roles, where it carries responsibility across workflows, follows […]
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, Keolis MHI has reaffirmed the growing presence of female talent across various disciplines within the company. Women now represent approximately 28% of the total workforce, holding 22% of senior leadership positions and 6% of technical and engineering roles-a clear indicator of expanding
In times when the region is navigating uncertainty, the UAE continues to stand out as a place of stability, opportunity, and safety, where communities can thrive. In the UAE’s architectural landscape, attention often goes to iconic buildings and innovative designs while the blue-collar workers who bring these spaces to life are rarely acknowledged. This Ramadan, […]
Business continuity in the UAE’s real estate landscape keeps up, as projects launch, sales offices stay operational and transactions continue. AUM Development, a renowned two-decade old Dubai-based real estate firm, has announced the launch of Ryze Residences, in Warsan, one of Dubai’s fastest-evolving districts, positioned at the intersection of academic, employment, and
Financial inclusion remains one of the UAE’s most urgent socio-economic priorities as the country continues pushing digital transformation and strengthening worker welfare frameworks. With more than 60% of the UAE workforce earning under AED 5,000, the way salaries are paid, accessed, and used has become central to sustainable labour reform. While the Wage Protection
Gulf Business Solution (GBS), the leading technology solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, reinforced its leadership in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving construction technology landscape following its high-impact participation at ConFex KSA 2025. With a mission aligned to Vision 2030, GBS continues to empower the Kingdom’s giga-projects with cutting-edge Autodesk digital
As regional economies accelerate their digital transformation, organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia face mounting pressure to bridge workforce scale and capability gaps. To address this challenge, a new strategic alliance has been formed between TASC Outsourcing, a leading manpower and HR solutions provider, and Disprz, an AI-powered learning and skilling platform
In support of the UAE’s growing focus on workplace wellbeing and the advancement of occupational health standards, Aspen Medical has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Holistic Medical Centre (HMC) to deliver integrated healthcare services tailored to high-impact industries and workforce populations across the country. Occupational medicine plays a central





























