A new cohort of master's students attended orientation for the College of Education at Qatar University. Read More »

The Department of Geology at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) College of Science recently organized a lecture titled 'Seismic field survey using geophysical applications for oil exploration.' Read More »

Umm Al Qura University has received international academic accreditation from the German Accreditation Agency of Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS) for four academic programs. Read More »

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has announced that its ENOC Processing Company (EPCL) Jebel Ali facility will see an expansion project allowing for 50 percent growth at the facility. Read More »

Abu Dhabi University’s College of Engineering has been granted international academic accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET for two more of its programs: the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Read More »

A lecture organized by the Media and Communications Department of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) spoke to the 'Importance of the Ozone Layer.' Read More »

The College of Business and Texas A&M are collaborating on a project to offer a tourism course. Read More »

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) recently set a record with the number of student enrollments for Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts programs. Read More »

Turkey’s minister of development, Lutfi Elvan, recently spoke at a joint meeting between Qatari and Turkish businessmen, which was hosted by the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI). Read More »

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Qatar Chamber recently signed a sponsorship agreement that makes QDB the strategic sponsor for the 'Made in Qatar' exhibitions in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), on Nov. 6-9. Read More »

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) is preparing to host an open house on its premises in Juffair to showcase the benefits and career options of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification. Read More »

At a recent event in its auditorium, Staff, faculty and management from the HCT-Al Ain Women’s College (AAWC) met to welcome new hires to the AAWC team. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted the UAE-Slovenia Seminar in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. Read More »

You might not have know it from observing most American communities Sept. 11-15, but this period included an important holiday celebrated by millions of people around the world –  Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday. The theme of Eid al-Adha is one of sacrifice – the holiday derives from the story of Abraham and his son, who, in Judeo-Christian lore is Isaac and in the Islamic world, Ishmael. Read More »

Located in Dubai Marina's sought-after Emaar 6 Towers community, this luxurious apartment boasts an open floor plan with 1,605 square feet of living space and stylish details, such as wood flooring and attractive fixtures. The apartment has a bright and airy combination living and dining room with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows. Read More »

The inaugural edition of the National Treasure initiative by Knowledge Expansion, organized under the patronage of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with Tejar Dubai, is receiving rave reviews from the business community for its agenda. The initiative is set to take place on Sept. 27 and 28 at Dubai Chamber headquarters. Read More »

Economic relationships between Qatar and the EU was the focus of a meeting recently held at Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) headquarters. First Secretary for Trade and Economic Affairs of the Delegation of the European Union in GCC Lucie Berger and QCCI Vice Chairman Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Tawar met to discuss bringing together businessmen from the two sides. Read More »

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) recently held its third Bangor University alumni reunion in Bahrain. The BIBF, in collaboration with Bangor University, launched its International Diploma and Undergraduate Programs in 2004. Over 450 BIBF students have gone on to complete an honors degree at Bangor University. Read More »

Heather McGregor recently became executive dean at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School, which has campuses in Dubai, Edinburgh and Malaysia and offers one of the world's most flexible MBA programs. McGregor has experience in human resources and career development and is an advocate of a diverse workforce that includes women and ethnic minorities.  Read More »

Oman Air recently began offering its customers in Al Ain a free complimentary bus service that operates twice daily between Al Ain and airports in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Each of the two nonstop bus routes have an approximate two hour travel time.The buses, which features reclining seats and climate-control systems, can accommodate 33 passengers. Read More »