According to a recent announcement, Integrated Management System (IMS) certification has been awarded to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, further encouraging the Chamber to improve its quality of services The certification recognizes the achievement and compliance of the chamber to improve the speed, flexibility, and efficiency of its operations. Read More »

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) hosted its May Network Majlis on Thursday, featuring Leila Rezaiguia from Kompass Consultancy speaking on "Mindfulness: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment." “Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present, inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now," Rezaiguia said. Read More »

Lt. Gen. HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy prime minister and minister of the interior, recently inaugurated the Ministry of the Interior’s smart library, which is considered the first of its kind in terms of harnessing technology in the sciences and spreading knowledge. Read More »

Verne Harnish, famous worldwide as the Growth Guy and the author of "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits," will host a business-growth workshop called "Scaling Up" on Wednesday at the H Hotel in Dubai. The workshop has benefitted thousands of executives and their leadership team members. Read More »

Imdaad, a leading supplier of integrated facilities management solutions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), recently partnered with WMS Metal Industries, a local company and leading developer that focuses on designing and manufacturing environmental products, to develop a new recycling system in Dubai. Read More »

The Dubai Health Authority said it recently started performing developmental inspections on health care facilities in Dubai, in addition to surprise visits and regular inspections. The goal of the inspections is to guarantee that the facilities receive adequate, ongoing support and advice that will help health care workers enhance the quality of care they give to patients. Read More »

The London School of Marketing (LSM) and United Arab Emirates-based Education Zone (Ezone) recently formed a partnership, LSM said. Ezone, launched in 2003, was the first Gulf Region company to be accredited under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently began working in tandem with the city in an effort to make it a smart city. A smart city utilizes digital technologies to improve quality of life. To that end, the chamber has joined with Alibaba.com to provide training sessions on a range of subjects, including how to succeed, benefits of e-commerce and how to launch or expand online businesses. Read More »

Lt. Gen. HH Sheikhe Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, recently attended the Memorandum of Unversatnding signing between the Faraj Fund, representing the Ministry of the Interior; Emarat Al Youm, representing Dubai Media Inc.; and Flydubai Airlines. Read More »

Zayed Sports City, the leading entertainment and sports venue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recently celebrated five years of hosting international events in Abu Dhabi. Read More »

The Smart Traffic Middle East conference, the first of its kind which was held with support from the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), recently featured regional and international expert speakers addressing the increasing challenges of traffic congestion in the Middle East. Read More »

Mandilicious LLC, the world’s first fast-service restaurant that serves authentic, traditional Mandi and similar Arabian dishes, recently expanded into Saudi Arabia, thanks to its partnerships with Raddah Investment. Read More »

Low-cost airline Air Arabia Jordan's inaugural flight took place on Monday, with a flight to Kuwait City. The airline plans to launch service to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Erbil, Iraq; and Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Read More »

The Fujairah Customs Authority and the Automobile and Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE) signed an agreement on Tuesday to decrease the amount of time it takes to transport goods across UAE borders with neighboring countries. In the agreement, an International Road Transport System will be established in the UAE and will allow for quicker border-transit times. Read More »

BankersLab, a U.S.-based provider of simulation-based training for the retail banking industry, said on Tuesday that it has partnered with Dubai-based advanced analytics consulting firm Qarar in a collaboration that will provide Qarar with powerful learning tools, including simulation and scenario gaming, enabling the company to transform clients' knowledge base and business outcomes. Read More »

Aldar Properties recently revealed the financial results of its first quarter of 2015, which shows an increase over the first quarter of 2014. Read More »

Leaders throughout communities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) anticipate the further development of strategic partnerships with member countries involved in the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT). Read More »

Specialized real estate financier sees drop in profits due to restructuring. Read More »

Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, the United Arab Emirates' Interior Ministry's assistant undersecretary of resources and support services, recently confirmed that police leadership is committed to furthering its human resources sector, a foundational portion of all development processes. Read More »

The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) recently participated in the ninth annual Fujairah Careers Fair 2015, which ended on Thursday. Read More »