The correction in British real estate prices and the weakening of sterling following the U.K. vote to leave the European Union (EU) can be an opportunity for investors from Qatar to boost their U.K. portfolio, Qatar First Bank CEO Ziad Makkawi said. Post-Brexit challenges may cause short-term revaluation of Qatari assets in the U.K., but new opportunities will arise, Makkawi said. Read More »

A five-bedroom villa in Hamala is being listed by Property Locators at $848,356. This property offers 4,153 square feet of living space. The villa is equipped with air conditioning and has a car park, a private swimming pool and a garden. Hamala is a village with a variety of amenities for residents to explore. Read More »

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) and its equity partner airlines will support 108,000 jobs across the United States this year while making a $10.7 billion contribution to the national economy, according to figures released by a global consultancy that noted the UAE company’s impact in one of the world’s most important economies. Read More »

Manateq (Economic Zones Company Qatar) will take over managing some aspects of the Qatar Petroleum (QP) business elements in the Mesaieed Industrial City as QP plans to concentrate on central areas of its oil and gas sectors. The management transfer will include the light industries area (east), which hosts 114 construction and light industries. Read More »

Three Texas A&M University at Qatar researchers have been awarded travel grants to share their research efforts through the Research Excellence Travel Grant Program. Imran Shafique Ansari, Sun Hee Yoon and Mostafa Shahin are the winners of $1,200 travel grants this quarter. The travel grants are an initiative of the Researcher Development Program. Read More »

Qatar leaders are making it easier for enterprises to add themselves to the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) with initial public offerings (IPOs) by offering a new single-window system to streamline registrations and make going public easier. According to new rules, companies will now go directly to QSE’s listing department for a process that's shorter and possibly more effective. Read More »

A joint partnership in international finance is coming from a slightly unusual place: the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Paris EUROPLACE, which are poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on developing collaboration on joint financial activities and promoting symbiotic growth in the two national economies. However, there are scant details on how this agreement will work. Read More »

Evolve Real Estate has listed a luxurious five-bedroom villa in Saar for $875,578. Each of the five bedrooms has its own bathroom, and there is also a guest bathroom. The villa has more than 5,000 square feet of living space, with a large living area and two storage rooms. There also is a maid's room with bathroom and a laundry room. Read More »

The Continuing Education Center at the United Arab Emirates University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Society for the Protection of the Arabic Language to enhance the sharing of the Arabic language to different sectors of the community. The memorandum reflects the growing interest from the national leadership in recognizing Arabic as a language of identity and Islamic heritage. Read More »

The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arab Monetary Fund for three years to create a non-exclusive framework for collaboration. The agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by Jaseem Ahmed, secretary-general of the IFSB, and Dr. Abdulrahman A. Al Hamidy, director general chairman of the board of the Arab Monetary Fund. Read More »

Just4Me Genetics is expanding the medical choices available to UAE residents by rolling out services involving genetic testing and predictive screening for various types of conditions. Just4Me Genetics moved its head offices to Dubai in 2015. Now it's offering genetic tests for cancer, neurology and hematology, as well as various types of birth and pediatric tests. Read More »

Resort-style residential units recently went on sale in Dubai's AKOYA Oxygen master development. Prices of three-bedroom apartments begin at $340,307. The apartments are part of AKOYA Oxygen's hotel complex known as The Beach at Navitas Hotel & Residences, which features artificial sandy beaches, expansive pools, spas, restaurants, gyms and entertainment areas. Read More »

A gorgeous three-bedroom villa is now available in Hydra Village Zone 7, listed by Al Zaeem Commercial Brokers for $375,717. Each bedroom features built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, and there is a separate bathroom for guest use. The villa has a closed kitchen with cupboards and a large combined living and dining area. Read More »

Qatar Airways, owned by the Qatari government, has drawn the ire of the United Nations' International Labor Organization (ILO), which is looking at airline rules and regulations applying to stewardesses and other female employees. According to June reports in Al Jazeera America, airline policies have included automatically terminating women who get pregnant. Read More »

The United Arab Emirates’ bustling capital, Dubai, is preparing to get its first Hard Rock Hotel, and company representatives say the new location could open as soon as late this fall, or early next year. Read More »

A new project on Bluewaters Island, adjacent to the Jumeirah Beach coastline near Dubai, is promising a revolutionary up-in-the-air experience for visitors. Read More »

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) is teaming up with Ibdar Bank to offer a five-day Islamic investment banking masterclass. Read More »

Etihad Cargo is providing a special transport service for luxury car owners traveling to Europe this summer. Read More »

Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (Hollysys) recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Concord Corporation Pte. Ltd. (Concord) has signed a $62.3 million agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) to provide services for the Doha Metro Phase 1 project. Read More »

Qatar Airways recently announced that it has signed an agreement with FC Barcelona to remain its jersey sponsor through June 30, 2017.  Read More »