The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority recently named Haitham Al-Salama to its newly created position of chief economic adviser. Al-Salama will work with in the QFC Authority's CEO's office and be responsible for developing business and financial economic strategy for the QFC, a platform that allows firms to capitalize on opportunities in Qatar and the wider region. Read More »

Properties R Us is offering a three-bedroom villa in Abu Dhabi's Gate City area for $952,922.The three-bedroom villa offers en suite bathrooms in each bedroom and a separate guest bathroom and features 2,050 square feet of living space. There's a private garden in the front and back of the villa, as well as a balcony, a maid's room and a garage. Read More »

In a region that's quickly modernizing, one of the Gulf area's primary cosmopolitan cities, Dubai, is determined to grow its health care system to the point where it offers medical tourism to the global community. Dubai authorities are announcing that with an investment of over $272.2 million last year, they expect to welcome around 1.3 million medical tourists within the next five years. Read More »

Reports from Oman indicate the government has hiked tobacco taxes up to double the previous amount – after a tax freeze on tobacco products lasting 17 years. A Sept. 21 press release said some form of a tax increase on tobacco has been in the works for six years, but in November 2015, various Gulf leaders acted decisively to approve the outsized tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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 »