The Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arab Monetary Fund for three years to create a non-exclusive framework for collaboration. The agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by Jaseem Ahmed, secretary-general of the IFSB, and Dr. Abdulrahman A. Al Hamidy, director general chairman of the board of the Arab Monetary Fund. Read More »

The Continuing Education Center at the United Arab Emirates University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Society for the Protection of the Arabic Language to enhance the sharing of the Arabic language to different sectors of the community. The memorandum reflects the growing interest from the national leadership in recognizing Arabic as a language of identity and Islamic heritage. Read More »

Evolve Real Estate has listed a luxurious five-bedroom villa in Saar for $875,578. Each of the five bedrooms has its own bathroom, and there is also a guest bathroom. The villa has more than 5,000 square feet of living space, with a large living area and two storage rooms. There also is a maid's room with bathroom and a laundry room. Read More »

A joint partnership in international finance is coming from a slightly unusual place: the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Paris EUROPLACE, which are poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on developing collaboration on joint financial activities and promoting symbiotic growth in the two national economies. However, there are scant details on how this agreement will work. Read More »

Qatar leaders are making it easier for enterprises to add themselves to the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) with initial public offerings (IPOs) by offering a new single-window system to streamline registrations and make going public easier. According to new rules, companies will now go directly to QSE’s listing department for a process that's shorter and possibly more effective. Read More »

Three Texas A&M University at Qatar researchers have been awarded travel grants to share their research efforts through the Research Excellence Travel Grant Program. Imran Shafique Ansari, Sun Hee Yoon and Mostafa Shahin are the winners of $1,200 travel grants this quarter. The travel grants are an initiative of the Researcher Development Program. Read More »

Manateq (Economic Zones Company Qatar) will take over managing some aspects of the Qatar Petroleum (QP) business elements in the Mesaieed Industrial City as QP plans to concentrate on central areas of its oil and gas sectors. The management transfer will include the light industries area (east), which hosts 114 construction and light industries. Read More »

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) and its equity partner airlines will support 108,000 jobs across the United States this year while making a $10.7 billion contribution to the national economy, according to figures released by a global consultancy that noted the UAE company’s impact in one of the world’s most important economies. Read More »

A five-bedroom villa in Hamala is being listed by Property Locators at $848,356. This property offers 4,153 square feet of living space. The villa is equipped with air conditioning and has a car park, a private swimming pool and a garden. Hamala is a village with a variety of amenities for residents to explore. Read More »

The correction in British real estate prices and the weakening of sterling following the U.K. vote to leave the European Union (EU) can be an opportunity for investors from Qatar to boost their U.K. portfolio, Qatar First Bank CEO Ziad Makkawi said. Post-Brexit challenges may cause short-term revaluation of Qatari assets in the U.K., but new opportunities will arise, Makkawi said. Read More »

A furnished studio apartment in Jumeirah Lake Towers, an area of Dubai where residences are in high demand, is listed by Better Homes for $186,496. The 450-square-foot studio apartment, with built-in wardrobes and a full bathroom. The kitchen features cabinets and appliances that include a clothes washer, stove and small refrigerator. Read More »

Saudi Aramco's "I Want to Hear" campaign to help hearing-impaired children has been overwhelmingly embraced and supported by Saudi Aramco employees. The workers’ generosity and commitment to young people with hearing impairments is helping to provide them with hearing aids. One hundred percent of all contributions made by the workers were matched by the company for the hearing aids.  Read More »

Ooredoo, headquartered in Qatar, has successfully completed its prelaunch phase for 4G mobile service in Algeria, becoming the first operator in the country to provide 4G. Ooredoo now offers 4G services in eight markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. This new network investment results in a better data experience for customers. Read More »

Star Real Estate has listed a five-bedroom villa in the Oasis Estate community in Manama for $847,906. This classic villa is elegant and open. Each of the five bedrooms has its own bathroom. There are two living rooms and a large open kitchen with a breakfast bar. The villa is equipped with a central air conditioning unit and has parking for two vehicles. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said  it has launched a summer training program where 16 students from different UAE universities will come together and train in various chamber departments. Dubai Chamber’s goal in this endeavor is to develop a professionally rich training environment for Emirati students and promote Emiratisation in the organization. Read More »

Students planning to attend Ajman University of Science and Technology may be eligible for a unique tuition fee waiver for the 2016-17 school year. Students enrolling in the College of Business Administration, College of Information Technology and the College of Education and Basic Sciences can receive a 20 percent discount off college costs. Read More »

DAMAC Properties said the first phase of AKOYA Imagine Villas in Dubai has been sold out and that the second phase has been planned to go on sale Saturday. The villas are aimed at professionals in the under 35 age group seeking permanent residence or a second home in the green community in Dubai. The first villas of phase two will go on sale on Saturday at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Read More »

Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment subsidiary of Dubai-based Emaar Properties, and Discovery Consumer Products, the licensing arm of Discovery Communications, announced the opening of the “Discovery Channel Shark Week” exhibit at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. The exhibit features digital technology entwined with living marine life. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said more than 8,000 companies have joined the organization in 2016, bringing total membership to 193,000, a 4.3 percent increase in growth. Dubai Chamber said this growth showcases the organization’s attractiveness to global investors as well its reputation as one of the largest chambers of commerce in the world.  Read More »

EarthCheck recently presented the coveted EarthCheck Design Certification award to DAMAC Towers by Paramount Hotels & Resorts.  Read More »