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Saudi Jisr raises $30m investment from Merak Capital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Jisr, the largest platform for digitizing human resources operations in Saudi Arabia, has closed an investment round worth 30 million US dollars (SR 112.5 million). This marks the largest Series A investment round for a Software as a Service (SaaS) company in the Middle East. The...
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UAE plays an active role in shaping better future for societies, says minister
NEW DELHI, INDIA – The UAE is committed to playing an active role in global efforts to shape a better future for societies and people through creating jobs, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization said. He said the UAE is also committed to enhancing human resources’... -
UAE tops MENA region in overall skill proficiency
Learners across the country excel in business skills, communication, leadership, management, and human resources skills, Coursera's latest Global Skills Report points out. -
Talent Outsourcing in UAE to touch US$6.8bn by end of 2023
Dubai, UAE-- The total spending by UAE-based organisations on outsourcing services from local and offshore providers was estimated at over US$4.8 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach US$6.8 billion in 2023. This was highlighted in a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in collaboration with Forward MENA... -
Right educational system crucial to help students become an active partners in shaping UAE’s future
“Increasing student competence in Arabic is a top priority; it's a crucial component of the UAE's national identity,” adds Sheikh Abdullah, who is also the Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council, while highlighting the importance of keeping the standard of education system high. -
Amazon to layoff 10,000 employees: report
The layoffs would follow an aggressive hiring spree. With business booming due to the coronavirus pandemic, as cooped up people turned in earnest to online shopping, Amazon doubled its workforce from the first quarter of 2020 to 1.62 million employees two years later. -
Investing in HR technology crucial for small companies
A cloud-based HR platform can help HR teams automate and streamline business processes to focus on attracting and nurturing talent. In addition to automating repetitive, low value activities, the right solution can also empower you to deliver better employee experiences, Nombika adds. -
UAE announces new incentives to support emirati SMEs
The new incentives include classifying up to five enterprises under Tier 1 category per owner, instead of two enterprises, and a five-year classification under Tier 1 category starting from the date of license issuance. -
Bahrain, Saudi to cooperate in job localization, labor market regulation
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have discussed ways to enhance technical cooperation in the areas of job localization programs and labor market regulation, as well as plans to integrate job seekers and develop human resources. The discussion took place during a meeting between Bahrain’s Minister of Labor and Chairman of the... -
Saudi Arabia, Jordan review border security cooperation
Saudi Arabia and Jordan explored enhancing security cooperation in border security, developing human resources and training, and exchanging experiences. Border Guard officials of Saudi Arabia and Jordan discussed it in the 11th meeting held between them at the headquarters of Jeddah Academy of Maritime Sciences & Security Studies. Saudi Arabia's... -
Saudi Space Commission to launch ‘Madar’ training program for students, workers
Saudi Space Commission will help and train 1,000 students and workers about space to national capabilities, cadres and skills in the sector -
New UAE decree boosts safety of construction workers
The decree details the responsibilities of both employees and employers to ensure work stability and increase productivity in the workplace. -
UAE updates labor law for private sector
The new decree-law is expected to, among other things, regulate job contracts and give workers more rights. -
1.8 million Saudis employed under Nitaqat program
Nitaqat is a nationalization scheme implemented, which requires Saudi companies to fill up their workforce to certain levels with Saudi nationals. -
Unvaccinated workers in Saudi Arabia may lose leave days
Human Resources Ministry asks institutions to seek health ministry-approved vaccination proof from employees.