The Qatar Chamber recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CCPIT Ningxia of China aimed at growing cooperation and the exchange of information about companies between the countries, and obtaining information on investment opportunities available. Read More »

Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar recently received the credentials of three new ambassadors to the country. Read More »

Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani recently held a round of official talks with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu. Read More »

In certain Sunni communities, December 12 marked the birth date of the Prophet Mohamed -- the 12th of Rabi Al-Awwal, or the “Mawlid” (Birth of the Prophet). Read More »

A delegation from UAE University recently visited Ajman University to discuss the importance of communication and exchange experiences and expertise. Read More »

The NASDAQ Dubai exchange is the region’s premier market for financial trading. Now, a company known for its position in the brokerage industry is helping government parties launch a new equity futures market for investors. Read More »

The two largest airline carriers in the Emirates, Emirates Airlines and Abu-Dhabi based Etihad Airlines, are facing layoffs and budget cuts as a result of lower demand. Read More »

Financial experts are reporting on a liquidity crunch in Dubai as the Emirates continue to manage a fast-growing national economy. Read More »

The Second International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions took place in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 5–9. Read More »

During a recent press briefing in Casablanca, Morocco, Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker commented on the airline’s joint business agreement with Royal Air Maroc and its expansion into Marrakesh earlier this year. Read More »

Deyaar Development PJSC hosted a ceremony for all employees and their family members to celebrate the 45th National Day of the United Arab Emirates. Read More »

A road safety fair called 'So you think you can drive?,' which was hosted by Carnegie Mellon University and Northwestern University locations in Qatar, focused on the significance of careful driving. Read More »

The minister of foreign affairs for the kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikh Khalid Al Khalifa, recently chaired the Supplementary Meeting of the Ministerial Council’s 141st Preparatory Session for the 37th GCC Supreme Council’s Session. Read More »

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, and Mubadala Development Company, an investment and development firm based in Abu Dhabi, recently agreed to a five-year strategic partnership. Read More »

Saudi and Turkish businesses came together recently in a meeting in Istanbul that resulted in eight memorandums of understanding in the industrial, real estate, finance and military industries sectors. The Saudi-Turkish Business Council event was sponsored by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey. Read More »

Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) Secretary General Dr. Saud Al Meshari recently hosted Norihiro Okuda, the Japanese ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Read More »

The opening ceremony of the 2016 Knowledge Summit, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF), took place at the Grand Hyatt Dubai hotel Dec. 5-7. Read More »

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce recently announced that the office of the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) has concluded a group of seminars and workshops in preparation for the 15th cycle of the award. Read More »

A recent meeting between Bahraini Undersecretary for International Affairs Dr. Shaikh Al Khalifa and Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister for Asia, Middle East and Oceania Félix González centered on the advantages of maintaining a strong relationship between the two nations. Read More »

The Saudi-British Joint Business Council (SBJBC) recently organized a workshop on infrastructure for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in large enterprises. Read More »