Ajman University said it offered an exploratory tour of the emirate for incoming freshmen in conjunction with the Department of Tourism Development. Students toured Ajman for two days, viewing such attractions as the Ajman Museum; Ajman Corniche, a culture melting pot full of food from around the region; and the Al Zorah golf club and Shakespeare Cafe. Read More »

Saudi Aramco recently sponsored the Unconventionals Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) in San Antonio, Texas, that focused on the exchange of new technologies, ideas and best practices in the field of unconventional oil and gas. Saudi Aramco has sponsored the event since 2013, its debut year, and also been an exhibitor and session participant. Read More »

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) is accepting applications for enrollment UK programs. BIBF offers University of London's Bachelor of Science degree in economics and management, while the Bangor University program at BIBF offers undergraduate degrees in banking and finance, Islamic finance and accounting. Read More »

Platinum Homes Real Estate Agency has listed a one-bedroom apartment in the Al Sabeel area of Al Ghadeer for $187,877. The bedroom in this 767-square-foot apartment has an en suite bathroom. The bedroom includes built-in wardrobes, which offer plenty of storage space. There are large windows in the living room area, and a balcony that offers a unique view of the city. Read More »

A new package delivery service called Fetchr NOW is bringing new opportunities to Dubai residents. The company has rolled out the new service in Dubai and plans to expand it to places like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. For less than $11, customers can get packages delivered anywhere in the city or the service can "fetch" nearly anything that a customer wants. Read More »

Fadi Qassim has been named the new CEO of Saudi Arabian real estate development company Ewaan Global Residential Company. Qassim has spent more than two decades in the fields of real estate development, investments and corporate and project management. He previously was the director of business development and asset management at Bahrain's International Investment Bank. Read More »

Doha College is planning a new vision to enable personal growth, aspiration and a passion for learning. The college has set forth a three-year development plan which includes building a new, state-of-the-art campus. Starting this month, the college will be a pioneer school in high-performance learning and will collaborate with other top schools to share best practices. Read More »

Habiba Al Marashi, chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) and president of Arabia CSR Network, recalled starting her professional journey 25 years ago in a male-dominated territory that questioned her decision to set up an NGO. A book launched on Emirai Women's Day identifies Al Marashi as a visionary for corporate social responsibility. Read More »

Trans Gulf Management Consultants (TGMC) was recently named the first approved United Arab Emirates exam center for the qualifying exam of London's Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) diploma in translation. The Institute of Linguists Educational Trust (IoLET) diploma in translation is a postgraduate qualification for those seeking a career as a professional translator. Read More »

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention is announcing another round of price reductions for prescription drugs made by several dozen pharmaceutical companies around the world. The latest price cuts are the seventh, and last, is a series of reductions, some of which were even more extensive. This latest round, the ministry said, will translate to relief of $75.9 million to consumers. Read More »

A three-bedroom apartment on Reef Island is listed by Star Real Estate for $716,180. The apartment has three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and a fully outfitted kitchen with appliances. This gorgeous apartment has a view of the ocean, security is available 24 hours a day and there are two parking spaces associated with this apartment. Read More »

A recent memorandum of understanding, signed by the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) and the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), concentrates on training and development. Read More »

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) reports an exceptional pass rate for students who took the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level I exam in June 2016. Read More »

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) Retail recently opened its ZOOM store in one of Emaar Hospitality Group’s latest mid-scale hotels, Rove Downtown Dubai. Read More »

SEDCO Capital has purchased a minority stake in Nedec Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of die-casting and machining products for storage devices, vehicle parts and precision motors. Read More »

Ajman University hosted its annual orientation day to welcome freshmen onto the campus and introduce them to the academic year ahead. Read More »

The Kingdom of Bahrain’s minister of foreign affairs, Khalid Al Khalifa, recently sat down with U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain William Roebuck. Read More »

Kingdom of Bahrain Foreign Affairs Minister Khalid Al Khalifa recently met with the ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Park Ho. Read More »

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) recently announced the winners of its Al Jawhara weekly drawings during the month of August. Read More »

A new version of Kahramaa's app for smart phones adds a number of features and services for customers. Read More »