ICC Qatar, along with sponsors Qatar National Bank and Ahli Bank, recently held its first banking workshop in Doha. The event, which had more than 150 attendees and lasted two days, focused on topics that included the benefits and problems letters of credit can bring to a transaction, document preparation and examination and refusals under documentary credits. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said it has joined the My Family Reads initiative launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation to help grow the reading culture among Emirati families in support of the UAE's commitment to spreading awareness of the principle of Reading for All in the Year of Reading. Read More »

The tour company Original World will offer a small group tour exploring Arabian culture this November.Led by experienced guides, the Arabian Peninsula tour will include travel to five of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Tour participants will visit the UAE regions of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Ras Al Kalmath-Kasan and Sharjah and also visit various areas across Oman. Read More »

A villa with private pool and view is available on Amwaj Island in Manama for $1.59 million. The 6,458-square-foot villa has seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. It’s a great place for a growing and extended family or for those who like to entertain large crowds. This villa is situated on a body of water and a unique feature is that you hang out in the private pool or on the balcony. Read More »

The Western Union Company participated in Ramadan by augmenting an existing program with a “30 Days of Betters” Ramadan initiative in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Indonesia and India. The Ramadan program was derived from Western Union's “Moving Money for Better” program as well as social media platforms for those who wanted to engage in better behavior toward others. Read More »

This summer, publishing and education company Pearson came out with a new guidance document titled "The Problem Solvers" that cites four key principles in helping to reshape education in the Middle East. International relations expert Federico Gaon spoke to the Gulf News Journal about the place of education in the Gulf area and modern changes. Read More »

Once again, as they have for centuries, Muslims celebrated the Eid-al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, on Wednesday. In many ways, this age-old celebration is an injection of traditional values and a historic way of life into a dynamic and quickly changing world. The festival of the Eid includes a day of special prayers, community life and food and sustenance. Read More »

To better focus on its core business in the oil and gas industry, Qatar Petroleum (QP) will hand over the management and operation of some of areas within its concession in the Mesaieed Industrial City to the economic zones company Qatar Manateq. The handover, to take place Jan. 1, includes the light industries areas, the concrete zone and the medium industrial area. Read More »

During Ramadan, emergency personnel in Dubai Health Authority’s hospitals received more than 22,000 emergency cases. The first 20 days of the holy month documented the cases for emergency departments in Rashid, Latifa, Hatta and Dubai Hospital. Emergency cases included treatment for gynecological emergencies, heart attack, food poisoning, strokes, bronchitis and car accidents. Read More »

American University in Dubai said School of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor of Natural Sciences Meis Moukayed was recently appointed as a member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sustainability Research Committee. The committee will develop a national strategy to support environmental sustainability research in educational and research institutions. Read More »

A new IKEA store is going to give shoppers more options in the Al Salaam Mall in Jeddah. The Swedish furniture maker recently inked an agreement with Arabian Centres, the mall’s parent company, to open an anchor store in the mall, which marks a new strategy for integrated retail in Saudi Arabian shopping centers. The 23,000-square-foot IKEA store is scheduled to open next year. Read More »

The UAE Ministry of the Economy recently hosted a suhoor in celebration of Zayed Humanitarian Day, organizing the event with the Securities and Commodities Authority, the General Civil Aviation Authority and the Insurance Authority. Zayed Humanitarian Day commemorates the death of Sheik bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a driving figure in the creation of the UAE, on the 19th day of Ramadan.  Read More »

In keeping with the spirit of Ramadan, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, hosted a charity iftar for 5,000 workers at the Workers Village in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. The company's employees and leadership contributed generously, purchasing thousands of iftar vouchers for the meals. The event was hosted by the airline’s Sports and Social Committee. Read More »

Located in Dubai Marina's sought-after Marina Park residential building, this upgraded luxury apartment boasts 1,280 square feet of living space and is tastefully furnished throughout. The apartment has a combination living and dining room that's open to a tasteful modern kitchen with appliances included. The networked apartment also has central air conditioning. Read More »

Property Shop Investment has listed a luxurious studio apartment in the City of Lights development on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi for $181,588. The apartment is in Hydra Avenue, in one of the mixed-use towers that have residential units and luxury apartments with gorgeous views. This studio apartment has approximately 514 square feet of living space. Read More »

This beautiful mid-level apartment is located in Dubai's sought-after Jumeirah Lake Towers development. Located within walking distance of the metro station, as well as local shopping options, the stylish apartment features an open floor plan with 820 square feet of living space and bright and inviting living and dining areas with city views. Read More »

Ajman University of Science and Technology said Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, vice chairman of the university's board of trustees, recently toured and inspected the Sheikh Zayed Center for Exhibition and Conferences’ new admissions facility. Al Nuaimi met with deans and directors and discussed the importance of ensuring ease in executing the admission process Read More »

American University of Sharjah (AUS) said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division has re-accredited its master of business administration (MBA) program and Bachelor of Art in economics program for five more years. An external review team visited AUS late last year to review the two programs for the re-accreditation. Read More »

Daleel Petroleum, based in Oman, recently said it achieved a 92 percent Omanization rate – the rate at which it attracts Omani employees. Within the oil and gas sector, expatriates are needed for their experience and competencies. Daleel said it has made it a goal to utilize these expatriates to transmit their knowledge to the local workforce. Read More »

Katara Hospitality, a leading hotel owner, developer and operator in Qatar, said it recently hosted an ISO 22002-2 Food Safety Training session in Doha for its head chefs, chief stewards and hygiene managers. ISO 22002-2’s Food Safety Training exists to set requirements for the design, implementation and maintenance programs that control food safety hazards. Read More »