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Associated Press
16 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
ONYX Hospitality Group Secures Four Prestigious Wins at the "EXA: Employee Experience Awards 2025 Thailand", Reinforcing Commitment to People Development
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 June 2025 - ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to people development, securing four prestigious wins at the EXA: Employee Experience Awards 2025 Thailand. EXA AWARD ONYX These awards highlight ONYX Hospitality Group's commitment to nurturing talent, championing sustainability, and fostering long-term career development for its employees. As the company expands across Southeast Asia, it continues to place people at the heart of its growth. By investing in workforce development and embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations, ONYX Hospitality Group not only empowers its employees but also creates a lasting positive impact on the wider community, reinforcing its position as a leading hospitality management company. 'At ONYX Hospitality Group, we believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. Investing in their growth, development, and wellbeing is not just a priority - it's the foundation of our future,' said Saranya Watanasirisuk, Senior Vice President, ONYX Hospitality Group. 'These award wins reflect our commitment to fostering a workplace where talent thrives, leadership is nurtured, and sustainability is embedded into everything we do. As we continue our ambitious expansion across Southeast Asia, we remain dedicated to empowering our teams and shaping a hospitality industry that is both people-centric and environmentally responsible.' The company took home awards in four key categories: These achievements reflect ONYX Hospitality Group's unwavering commitment to creating a people-first culture, ensuring employees at all levels receive the support, training, and opportunities needed to thrive. For more information on ONYX Hospitality Group please visit: Hashtag: #ONYXHospitalityGroup The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Trade Arabia
28-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
General Assembly Bahrain, KPMG partner to empower tech workforce
General Assembly (GA) Bahrain, a pioneer in tech education and career transformation, and KPMG in Bahrain, a leading professional services company, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in establishing a solid pipeline of talented technology professionals. This will enable Bahrain's workforce, fueling digital transformation across industries, said a statement. Most significantly, KPMG has demonstrated a vision-oriented approach in talent hiring by recognising the potential of students with various academic backgrounds who have graduated from the training of GA. So far, KPMG has hired 11 of GA's graduates, which stands testament to the success of the programme. One of them graduated with a major in physics and is now a part of KPMG's coding team, which clearly reflects the effectiveness of GA's programs which help professionals evolve in their careers, it said. The KPMG leadership team is aware of how digital skills can be leveraged across a range of functions effectively, i.e., a data analytics graduate, for instance, can be a high-performing professional within a HR team by leveraging their skills to deliver on critical people analytics to drive better recruitment, retention, and employee engagement, the statement continued. Under the terms of the MoU, General Assembly Bahrain will offer its specialised corporate training programs to KPMG professionals, enhancing their skills in critical areas of technology and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the firm. This partnership signifies a mutual commitment to develop a highly skilled workforce capable of navigating the complexities of the digital age. 'Our partnership with KPMG reflects a bold commitment to unlock and enable the Tech Talent in Bahrain,' said Ahlam Oun, Bahrain Director at General Assembly. 'By embracing both traditional and non-traditional Tech graduates from General Assembly, and embedding them across departments to drive digital transformation, KPMG is redefining what talent enablement looks like. Their prioritization of Bahraini tech talent makes them the ideal partner on the speed train to the future - fueling innovation, inclusion, and impact at every turn.'
Zawya
28-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
General Assembly Bahrain and KPMG partner to empower Bahrain's tech workforce
General Assembly (GA) Bahrain, a pioneer in tech education and career transformation, and KPMG in Bahrain, a leading professional services company, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration is specifically designed to establish a solid pipeline of talented technology professionals, enabling Bahrain's workforce and fueling digital transformation across industries. Most significantly, KPMG has demonstrated a vision-oriented approach in talent hiring by recognizing the potential of students with various academic backgrounds who have graduated from the training of GA. So far, KPMG has hired eleven of GA's graduates, which stands testament to the success of the program. One of them graduated with a major in physics and is now a part of KPMG's coding team, which clearly reflects the effectiveness of GA's programs which help professionals evolve in their careers. The KPMG leadership team are also aware of how digital skills can be leveraged across a range of functions effectively, i.e., a data analytics graduate, for instance, can be a high-performing professional within a HR team by leveraging their skills to deliver on critical people analytics to drive better recruitment, retention, and employee engagement. Under the terms of the MoU, General Assembly Bahrain will offer its specialized corporate training programs to KPMG professionals, enhancing their skills in critical areas of technology and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the firm. This partnership signifies a mutual commitment to develop a highly skilled workforce capable of navigating the complexities of the digital age. 'Our partnership with KPMG reflects a bold commitment to unlock and enable the Tech Talent in Bahrain,' said Ahlam Oun, Bahrain Director at General Assembly. 'By embracing both traditional and non-traditional Tech graduates from General Assembly, and embedding them across departments to drive digital transformation, KPMG is redefining what talent enablement looks like. Their prioritization of Bahraini tech talent makes them the ideal partner on the speed train to the future - fueling innovation, inclusion, and impact at every turn.' Jamal Fakhro, KPMG Managing Partner, commented: "Investing in the future generation of young leaders is crucial for KPMG to deliver exceptional value to our clients and contribute to the Kingdom's economic progress. Our positive experience with General Assembly graduates has demonstrated the strength of their training and their ability to quickly integrate and contribute to our teams. This MoU formalizes our commitment to partner with GA Bahrain to secure a pipeline of high-performing skilled professionals who will be essential to drive digital transformation within the marketplace." The collaboration between General Assembly Bahrain with KPMG reiterates the mutual intent to create a technologically and dynamically skilled workforce in Bahrain in alignment with the Kingdom's vision of having a diversified, knowledge-based economy. About General Assembly: General Assembly Bahrain plays a crucial role in enhancing the tech skills of Bahrainis. Offering courses in software engineering, UX design, and data analytics, General Assembly Bahrain aligns its curriculum with market trends. Notably, General Assembly Bahrain has achieved a significant positive outcomes rate for its graduates, including employment, freelancing and entrepreneurial opportunities, underscoring its commitment to bridging the digital skills gap in the Kingdom. About KPMG International KPMG firms operate in 142 countries and territories with more than 275,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities. KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited ('KPMG International') operate and provide professional services. 'KPMG' is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients. About KPMG in Bahrain KPMG in Bahrain was founded in 1968 and has served the marketplace for over 55 years. Supporting clients across the private, public and development sector, we have over 420 professionals led by 11 partners. KPMG in Bahrain also provides a full range of Tech, Data, AI, ESG, and HR advisory services through our global alliances with Oracle, ServiceNow, OutSystems and SAP. Our Center of Excellence on LowCode provides clients with innovative solutions by leveraging the lowcode technology both in the Kingdom of Bahrain and across our wider KPMG network, while building local capabilities through young Bahraini coders and tech professionals.
Malay Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Breaking Boundaries with the AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project
Leading Educational Experts Convene at Knowledge Exchange Festival 2025 Navigating Collective Creative Futures through Arts Education HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 May 2025 - To foster greater understanding and facilitate dialogue on creative teaching and learning among stakeholders in education and the arts, AFTEC, with funding from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, presents theon 23 – 24 May 2025 at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum. This two-day festival, themed, is a flagship annual festival of the. It has attracted over 500 representatives from educational and arts communities to explore the pivotal role of creativity and creative thinking in talent development and industry distinguished guest speakers from overseas and Hong Kong, including Professor Anne Bamford OBE, Director of the International Research Agency and globally celebrated arts education researcher; Ms May Tan, Director (Education & Development), National Arts Council, Singapore; and Mr Irgel Enkhsaikhan and Mr Louis Schulz from Assemble Studio, the renowned London-based architecture and design collective and winner of the 2015 Turner Prize. These experts shared insights from the UK and Singapore, exploring how creative thinking shapes career development in the arts and beyond, and fuels cross-sector collaboration and key panel discussions delved into pertinent topics. The first discussion,, assessed the current professional landscape and future career pathways for arts educators in Hong Kong. The second panel,, will provide insights into how different creative industries and medical sector utilise creative thinking to nurture talent and drive industry growth. Additionally, two interactive sessions will be held. Participants engaged in a children's book illustration workshop,, facilitated by illustrators, educators, and publishers. Another session,, a playful hat-making workshop led by Assemble Studio, offered attendees hands-on experiences in cross-sector creative practices., said, "The value of the arts is often diminished by the pursuit of standardised answers. AFTEC is dedicated to promoting asset-based learning to eliminate the fear of being wrong. When teachers overly emphasise rigid curriculum frameworks and suppress creativity, students become reluctant to voice their thoughts, trapping classrooms in a cycle that focuses on deficits rather than potential. The key to transformation lies in education shifting from 'compensating for weaknesses' to 'developing strengths.' We do not need to hide weaknesses — instead, we empower everyone to leverage their unique qualities."Building on the success of an earlier pilot initiative, theis a multi-level creative learning programme designed to build a robust community of arts educators. Participants employ interdisciplinary practical teaching strategies based on the 5Cs—Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Contribution—to co-design curriculum content. Through interactive, arts-based cross-disciplinary learning methods, creative practitioners collaborate with teachers to bridge traditional and creative classroom teaching, enhancing students' creativity and learning autonomy. On the second day of the, thewill announce the 12 schools selected as Creative Schools, which will implement arts-based interdisciplinary creative learning from 2025 to and Culture is one of the priority funding areas for the Club's Charities Trust., highlighted in her opening speech that, "AFTEC truly prioritises students' needs. The innovative launch of thebrings fresh energy to Hong Kong's traditional education model."For further information about the, please visit To enhance cross-border collaboration in arts education, two other special sessions were held during the same week. Thebrought together 34 distinguished educational professionals and arts educators from various provinces and cities in the Mainland alongside Hong Kong school representatives from the. Under the theme "Integrating Arts and Education," participants engaged in meaningful discussions, sharing experiences and exploring the transformative power of arts session,, chaired by Professor Anne Bamford OBE, aimed to investigate how creative thinking is defined, prioritised, and nurtured in various Asian cities, highlighting cultural similarities and differences. Hong Kong served as the starting point for this research initiative, which will subsequently expand to other Asian cities. The session was attended by experts from bringing together stakeholders from the business sectors, creative industries, cultural and educational institutions, arts and creative practitioners, as well as stakeholders from medicine, social innovation, and entrepreneurship, the project seeks to comprehensively examine diverse interpretations and practices of creative thinking across cultures. Research findings will be shared with UNESCO and the #AFTEC The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About AFTEC Advancing creative learning and arts education in Hong Kong Creativity allows us to recognise potential within ourselves and the world around us. It promotes problem-solving, nurtures relationships, cultivates resilience, and can transform lives in countless ways. At AFTEC, we work with students, educators, and creative practitioners to plant the seeds of creativity in our community. As a proudly homegrown Hong Kong organisation, we nurture the city's greatest natural resource — its people. Through co-designed, collaborative, and inclusive bilingual education programmes, we create supportive environments where young minds are free to explore, express, and flourish. We spark imagination, build confidence, and foster a sense of growth and belonging together.
Tahawul Tech
23-05-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Seclore's Saudi journey powers regional cybersecurity growth
Uraz Farukh, Vice President – Saudi & Bahrain at Seclore, discusses with the company's decade-long journey in Saudi Arabia at GISEC Global 2025. Farukh shared insights about the evolving cybersecurity landscape, and the role of regulatory compliance in driving market maturity. He also focused on the talent development, regional expansion, and why Saudi and the UAE are leading the Middle East's cyber future.
