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Building bridges: Saudi Arabia leads Gulf-Asia tech leap
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (955+ words) ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia is forging new academic connections with Asia as the Kingdom's Vision 2030 accelerates reforms in education and innovation. Two academics " Prof. Eman AbuKhousa, a data science professor at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Dubai, and…...
Pakistan to begin first phase of Hajj 2026 trainings from today
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (604+ words) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's religious affairs ministry has said that it will begin the first phase of mandatory Hajj 2026 training for pilgrims intending to perform the pilgrimage from today, Thursday. The one-day Hajj training programs will be held in phases across the…...
Pakistan launches first skills impact bond to fund training with private capital
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (653+ words) KARACHI: Pakistan on Tuesday launched its first-ever Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB), a private-capital-funded instrument aimed at financing technical training by linking investor repayments to measurable employment outcomes, as the government seeks new ways to upskill its rapidly growing workforce…...
Pakistan to send over 10,000 workers to Italy over three years after securing employment quota
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (583+ words) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a quota of 10,500 jobs from Italy over the next three years, an official statement said on Saturday, opening legal employment pathways for Pakistani workers in Europe under Italy's seasonal and non-seasonal labor programs. Under the arrangement,…...
How science is reshaping early years education
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (674+ words) DUBAI: As early years education comes under renewed scrutiny worldwide, one UAE-based provider is making the case that nurseries must align more closely with science. Blossom Nursery & Preschool, which operates 32 locations across the UAE, is championing a science-backed model designed…...