Training · Certification · Consulting

Capability that holds up in the field

Diva for Management and Professional Development is an independent training and consulting group working across the Middle East and North Africa. We design and deliver accredited programmes, organizational consulting and specialized manpower for the sectors where the work is technical and the margin for error is small.

  • 30+

    Years in learning and development

    Shaping training and consulting in the region since the early 1990s.

  • 8,700+

    Trainees on recent projects

    Across the projects listed in our 2026 company profile.

  • 38

    Flagship projects delivered

    Training, manpower supply and consulting engagements since 2019.

  • 10+

    Countries of delivery

    From Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and North Africa.

The company

Who we are

Since our inception in 2011 under the name Balagh, we have built a reputation for excellence across the Arab world. With our rebranding to Diva for Management and Professional Development, we became a regional leader in consultancy, manpower supply and professional development, offering end-to-end solutions that help organizations and individuals thrive in a changing business landscape.

We go beyond traditional training. Our work spans strategic consulting, technical staffing and tailored capacity-building for both the public and private sectors — from human resources and organizational excellence to engineering, oil & gas, management and leadership development.

With Diva, development is not a choice — it is a journey of success we build together.

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What we do

Training

Accredited technical, HSE and leadership programmes — delivered in classrooms, on site and virtually.

Training solutions

Consulting

Organizational structure, HR systems, governance, quality and HSE — designed for your sector and delivered with your team.

Consulting services

Manpower

Qualified technical and engineering personnel supplied on flexible contracts, plus discreet headhunting for leadership roles.

How it works

Why Diva

Five things clients come back for.

Integrated solutions for growth

Strategic consulting, professional training and specialized manpower delivered together, so organizations reach measurable performance and results that last.

Global expertise, local insight

Strategic partnerships with leading international experts and institutions bring global best practice, tailored to how the MENA region actually works.

A proven track record

From government entities to private corporations in oil & gas, engineering, HR and organizational excellence, our work is on the record and the clients are named.

Quality and impact

We work with integrity, innovation and client-centricity, so every engagement delivers tangible value rather than a certificate.

Flexible and scalable

A full consultancy project, a specialized workforce deployment or a single targeted programme — the shape of the engagement follows your goal.

Flagship programmes

Built for the sectors where the work is technical and the standards are set by someone else.

Oil & Gas

Specialized programmes in petroleum operations, pipeline safety management, drilling and well control, HSE, reservoir engineering and the LNG supply chain.

Technical & Engineering

Advanced courses in mechanical and electrical engineering, process safety, project engineering, maintenance and reliability, instrumentation and control, and asset safety.

Leadership & Management

Built to develop managerial and leadership capability in step with a changing market, so leaders can make strategic decisions and build high-performing teams.

Occupational Health & Safety

Risk management and assessment, safety procedures, emergency response, incident investigation and workplace safety culture — raising prevention awareness and compliance with approved standards.

Education & Early Childhood

Modern teaching methods, curriculum design, classroom management, teacher development, early childhood education and play-based learning.

Digital Learning for Schools

Preparing teachers and schools for the shift to digital learning: education technology, digital content design, LMS administration, blended learning strategies and digital skills for staff and school leadership.

Accreditations & professional bodies

Our programmes are delivered under, or aligned with, these standards and awarding bodies.

  • The American Academy of Project Management (AAPM)
  • Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM)
  • Oxford College of International Studies
  • ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
  • City & Guilds
  • Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
  • OSHA
  • International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)
  • AACE International
  • International Well Control Forum (IWCF)
  • American Welding Society (AWS)
  • The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)
  • The International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA)
  • Arab Trainers Union
  • ICL
  • Oracle
  • ANSI
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • TÜV

Trusted by

Organizations we have delivered training, manpower and consulting work for.

  • Saudi Aramco
  • ADNOC
  • SLB
  • BP
  • Eni
  • PETRONAS
  • PetroChina
  • Qatar Petroleum
  • Petroleum Development Oman
  • Basra Oil Company (BOC)
  • Basrah Gas Company
  • North Oil Company (INOC)
  • Dhi Qar Oil Company
  • National Oil Corporation
  • Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC)
  • Kuwait Petroleum
  • Dolphin Energy
  • Occidental Petroleum
  • MDOC
  • Anton Oilfield Services
  • Siemens
  • SNC-Lavalin
  • Maersk
  • Emirates
  • Dubai Municipality
  • Youth and Sports Authority
  • King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
  • King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)
  • National Commercial Bank
  • Savola

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