Smarter, experienced, and surprisingly stuck: Midlife career moves deserve more compassion

Mid-career professionals often find switching jobs or careers daunting, held back by age bias, financial responsibilities, skill gaps, and cultural pe...

The Emirates Growth Fund appoints Khalifa Al Hajeri as CEO

The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) has appointed Khalifa Al Hajeri as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 15 years of global investment experience,...

Contact Financial Holding appoints Haidy Elmasry as CHRO

Haidy Elmasry has been named Chief Human Resources Officer at Contact Financial Holding, bringing over 20 years of HR leadership experience. Her appoi...

Saudi Central Bank issues seven key directives to ensure timely banking operations

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has directed all local banks and financial institutions to ensure the prompt payment of salaries and financial support t...

KSA launches Unified Employment Contract to strengthen labour rights

Saudi Arabia has introduced a Unified Employment Contract to formalise and protect employeremployee relationships under the Labour Law. The new sys...

Oman mandates foreign-owned firms to hire Omani staff within first year

Oman's Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) has updated rules under the Foreign Capital Investment Law, requiring foreig...