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Bahrain skyline with the Bahrain World Trade Centre overlooking the waterfront and reflecting the GCC Labour Market.

GCC Labour Market Meeting Focuses on Jobs and Youth Training

October 1, 2026

Dr. Naseem Ahmed, Director for the GCC Region at MediPocket USA, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and blue striped tie.

Appointments & Movements

Dr. Naseem Ahmed Joins MediPocket USA as GCC Director

September 26, 2026

GCC business executives reviewing AI and workforce data in a modern Gulf office, with subtle digital AI interface elements.

GCC AI adoption races ahead as workforce training falls behind

September 15, 2026

GCC workplace AI adoption is outpacing global levels, with 93% of frontline workers using AI weekly, according to BCG's 2026 AI at Work report.

GCC leads global workplace AI adoption as 93% of frontline workers use AI weekly: BCG

September 5, 2026

AI skills now appear in one in 30 Gulf job vacancies, with tech and banking leading demand across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, says GulfTalent.

AI skills now feature in one in 30 new Gulf jobs as hiring triples in four years

July 28, 2026

Venkat Kalyan will lead Novo Nordisk's operations across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Yemen following his appointment as General Manager.

Appointments & Movements

Venkat Kalyan appointed General Manager of Novo Nordisk Gulf

July 22, 2026

Bahrain skyline overlooking the waterfront as the Kingdom prepares to host the GCC Digital Government Award 2026, promoting digital innovation and AI.

GCC Digital Award to Spotlight Bahrain’s Digital Leadership

July 20, 2026

Cooper Fitch's Q2 2026 hiring report shows recruitment across the GCC declined by 3% amid regional uncertainty.

GCC hiring drops 3% in Q2 as Strait of Hormuz disruption slows recruitment across the region

July 16, 2026

Mohamed Nedham Khonji, newly appointed Chairman of Bahrain Family Leisure Company, in a professional corporate portrait.

Appointments & Movements

Bahrain Family Leisure Company Names New Chairman

July 16, 2026

Portrait of Zain ul Abideen, CFO and CCO at CompassPoint Consulting and author of an article on financial discipline, profitability, and sustainable business growth across the Gulf.

Revenue is vanity unless you understand the cost of delivery

June 24, 2026

Private debt funding surpasses venture capital in the GCC startup ecosystem during 2025.

GCC Private Debt Surpasses Venture Capital in 2025

June 22, 2026

Lule Bunjaku Karapinar, CEO GCC Markets and Executive Education at LEORON Institute

Appointments & Movements

LEORON Institute appoints Lule Bunjaku Karapinar as CEO

June 22, 2026

Haitham Haji, Managing Director and Head of Business Development Middle East at PGIM, responsible for leading regional business development and client engagement.

Appointments & Movements

Haitham Haji Named Managing Director at PGIM Middle East

June 22, 2026

Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026 showing strong Series A funding growth across the Middle East and North Africa, with Gulf countries focusing on building domestic technology talent and innovation ecosystems.

Gulf Startup Ecosystems in 2026: Funding, Rankings and the Talent Gap

June 18, 2026

A waterfront view of Muscat, Oman, featuring a mosque with a white dome and minaret set against rugged mountains at dusk, representing Oman's participation in the GCC Ministerial Council meeting.

Oman GCC Ministerial Council Reviews Regional Developments

June 12, 2026

A wide view of Muscat, Oman, featuring urban buildings and rocky mountains, where the GCC AI farm management workshop brought together regional experts to discuss smart agriculture and digital farming solutions.

GCC AI Farm Management Boosts Smart Agriculture in Muscat

June 9, 2026

Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry launches GCC economic activity classification update for businesses.

Qatar Begins Automatic Update of Business Activities Under New GCC Classification System

June 2, 2026

Expatriate workers in GCC countries face uncertain hiring outlook as Middle East conflict impacts jobs and remittances in 2026.

Middle East Conflict May Slow Hiring, Reduce GCC Remittances in 2026: WEF Report

June 2, 2026

HR professionals in a GCC office reviewing AI-driven workforce data and employee management systems.

GCC HR Leaders Prioritize AI, Retention and Pay Transparency in 2026

May 29, 2026

GCC countries announce extended Eid Al Adha 2026 holidays for public and private sector employees

GCC Confirms Extended Eid Al Adha 2026 Holidays as HR Teams Brace for Operational Rush

May 27, 2026

AI data center infrastructure in the Gulf region amid rising Middle East geopolitical tensions

Gulf’s AI Ambitions Face Reality Check amidst Middle East Conflict

May 26, 2026

Galytix appoints Anne-Laure Riou to lead GCC growth amid rising AI adoption in banking

Appointments & Movements

Galytix Expands Global Leadership Team as Banks Accelerate AI Adoption

May 21, 2026

Kuwait City skyline and waterfront during daytime, representing government offices and urban infrastructure affected by reduced summer working hours.

Kuwait summer working hours shift to six hour government workday

May 16, 2026

Residential and commercial buildings in Bahrain’s urban district during daytime, representing workplaces affected by the summer outdoor work ban.

Bahrain outdoor work ban sets new summer safety rules

May 16, 2026

A panoramic view of Muscat, Oman, showing residential buildings, government facilities, mountains, and the coastal waterfront during the Oman GCC economy meeting discussions.

Oman GCC Economy meeting focuses on common market plans

May 15, 2026

Omantel headquarters building in Muscat as the telecom company reports Q1 2026 earnings growth

Omantel Q1 2026 profit rises 52% as revenue expands

May 14, 2026

Modern corporate offices in Gulf city reflecting HR technology adoption trends

GCC HR Tech Market To Reach $1.75 Billion By 2034 : IMARC Report

May 14, 2026

Ismail Afara appointed Head of Infrastructure Middle East at Partners Group

Appointments & Movements

Partners Group appoints Ismail Afara as Head of Infrastructure Middle East

May 12, 2026

Oman economic resilience strategy highlighted by World Bank showing trade routes, fiscal reforms and non-oil growth

World Bank: Oman Emerges as GCC’s Most Resilient Economy

May 7, 2026

Saudi Arabia leading GCC mergers and acquisitions growth with $390M median deal size

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Saudi Arabia Leads GCC M&A Surge: $390M Deal Size Signals Hiring and Growth

May 9, 2026

Young professionals in an Indian office collaborating while analysing GCC workforce India data and employee experience metrics on a digital dashboard

GCC workforce India drives hiring, growth and workplace shifts

May 4, 2026

Students returning to De Montfort University Dubai campus after disruption

De Montfort Dubai Offers 100% Scholarships Amid Disruption

April 27, 2026