About us

Three decades of building capability

Diva is not simply a training centre. It is a platform built to open a path to excellence and innovation for the organizations and people we work with.

  • 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.

Our legacy

A journey of leadership and excellence.

  1. Early 1990s

    First footprint in training

    When learning and development was still an emerging idea in the region, our work began through partnerships with leading oil and energy companies in Saudi Arabia, designing and delivering capacity-building programmes that set a benchmark.

  2. 1998

    National capability initiatives

    We expanded into specialized national initiatives focused on localization, graduate empowerment and skills transfer, helping young professionals enter the oil & gas and industrial sectors with real technical competence.

  3. 2011

    Founded as Balagh

    The practice was established under the name Balagh and built a reputation for excellence in training and development across the Arab world.

  4. Today

    Diva for Management and Professional Development

    Strategic partnerships across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Libya, Sudan and Iraq. What we deliver now goes beyond training: it is measurable value that builds capability and holds up over time.

Our vision

To inspire transformation and growth by delivering innovative consulting, talent and learning solutions that unlock human potential and drive sustainable success.

Our mission

To empower people and institutions through transformative consulting, workforce and learning solutions that inspire leadership, ignite innovation and create lasting change.

Our values

  • Empowering individuals to create sustainable impact.
  • Promoting collaboration and shared responsibility.
  • Delivering world-class training and consulting, in person and virtually.

Our approach

Every project is a journey of partnership. Our specialized team blends expertise with a deep understanding of learning needs to deliver customized, sustainable, high-quality solutions.

Our philosophy is simple: real growth comes from satisfied clients and loyal talent, within partnerships grounded in shared values and goals.

Our commitment to clients

  • Designing innovative solutions that exceed expectations.
  • Building professional environments that foster creativity and collaboration.
  • Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

Our team

We bring together a network of consultants, industry experts, professional trainers and specialized manpower who combine strategic insight with hands-on experience.

That multidisciplinary depth is what lets every consulting engagement, manpower deployment and training programme run to international standards and produce results that strengthen institutions and empower individuals.

  • Iraq
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait
  • Jordan
  • Libya
  • Sudan
  • Nigeria
  • Algeria
  • Spain

Quality assurance

Quality at Diva is not a commitment on paper — it is how the work is run.

International quality standards

We work to internationally recognised quality systems — ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and the EFQM Excellence Model.

Continuous improvement

Performance and outputs are reviewed periodically, using performance analysis and client feedback to improve every service, consultation and programme.

Certified trainers and consultants

Our team combines hands-on industry experience with academic depth, selected and assessed through a rigorous process.

Proactive risk management

Operational and field risks are identified, analysed and planned for in advance, so delivery stays safe and continuous.

Regular audits and reporting

Comprehensive reviews of training and consulting operations against the client’s strategic objectives, with clear evaluation reports and improvement opportunities.

The client at the centre

Client satisfaction is measured continuously through digital surveys and detailed feedback, and every comment is treated as an opportunity to improve.

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

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