Gulf Bank Partners with Coursera to Foster Employee Development and Achieve Talent Transformation

Gulf Bank and Coursera join forces to unlock boundless possibilities for employee growth and development. By teaming up with one of the world’s largest online learning platforms, Gulf Bank is empowering its workforce with access to a treasure trove of knowledge and prestigious certifications. This exciting collaboration sets the stage for a transformational journey, where employees can embrace lifelong learning and stay ahead in an ever-evolving business landscape. With interactive features and a wide range of courses, Coursera brings learning to life, enabling Gulf Bank’s employees to acquire new skills and achieve their professional aspirations. Together, Gulf Bank and Coursera are redefining the concept of employee development and propelling Kuwait’s banking industry toward a prosperous future.
Exclusive: Dutch officials headed to Washington to talk controls on chipmaking gear – sources

Dutch and U.S. officials will meet in Washington on Friday to discuss potential new controls on exporting semiconductor manufacturing gear to China, with a deal possible by the end of the month, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Exclusive: China readying $143 billion package for its chip firms in face of U.S. curbs

China is working on a more than 1 trillion yuan ($143 billion) support package for its semiconductor industry, three sources said, in a major step towards self sufficiency in chips and to counter U.S. moves aimed at slowing its technological advances.
China holds emergency talks with chip firms after U.S. curbs -Bloomberg News

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology convened a series of emergency meetings over the past week with leading semiconductor companies, seeking to assess the damage from the U.S. chip restrictions, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
Analysis: China faces its “Sputnik” moment as US export curbs deal a blow to its chip ambitions

U.S. export restrictions on chip equipment to China are likely to lead to its “Sputnik” moment, prompting Chinese chipmakers to try creative engineering solutions and chart their own course even if it may not succeed commercially in the longer term, experts said.
China tech shares sink as U.S. export curbs raise chip sector hurdles

Shares in Chinese tech giants Alibaba Group (9988.HK) and Tencent (0700.HK) as well as in chipmakers slumped on Monday, as investors were spooked by new U.S. export control measures aimed at slowing Beijing’s technological and military advances.
TRANSFORMING SOCIETY & THE WORKPLACE THROUGH EDUCATION

By Pascal Bornet As we enter into “the fourth industrial revolution,” as described by World Economic Forum founder and executive chairman, Klaus Schwab, we see a disruption in society as a result of the use of technology and intelligent automation to increase productivity. Many workers have already been displaced and that number will continue to […]
EXCLUSIVE Pearson buys certification group Credly in deal valued at $200m

Education group Pearson has agreed to buy the certification company Credly to expand its offering to businesses looking to train and retain workers at a time of tight labour markets and rapid technological innovation.