The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has announced the release of a report calling for an independent audit of sharia compliance in Islamic finance at the Global Islamic Economy Summit in Dubai, which took place this week. Read More »
Deyaar Development PJSC (Deyaar) recently announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter and nine-month period ending Sept. 30. Read More »
The Middle East and North Africa region is getting a new type of functionality from social media giant Facebook, via a digital communications platform called Workplace. Read More »
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry board member Sanad Al-Miqbali recently met at the chamber’s tower in Abu Dhabi with an Indian trade delegation from Kerala chaired by Sri Pattabhiraman, president of Thrissur Chamber of Commerce. Read More »
A multiyear capacity agreement between Eutelsat Communications (ETL) and Yahsat will provide Broadband for Africa, Eutelsat’s African broadband subsidiary, the right to top-notch, commercial Ka-band capacity for broadband solutions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Read More »
Ooredoo Oman has named a new acting CEO to fill in following the resignation of Greg Young. Read More »
While participating in the NAJAH Education, Training and Careers Exhibition 2016, Abu Dhabi University announced the launch of several new undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Read More »
An upcoming event will support the large number of specialty hot beverage businesses across the Middle East, in addition to developing the coffee and tea culture of Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More »
The Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) recently concluded the Dubai Week event in China by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai Gold Exchange, the Agricultural Bank of China and Mega Capital & Yunnan State Farms Province. Read More »
Qatargas recently signed a five-year agreement with Petronas LNG UK Limited (PLUK), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) that aims to build a long-term business partnership for both Petronas and Qatargas. Read More »
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently announced plans to host the Global Business Forum on Latin America Nov. 9 and 10 under the theme 'Shifting Energies.' Read More »
The Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company (ADNOC) plans to consolidate three of its shipping, marine and services companies into one world-class entity. Read More »
In keeping with the state’s directive to make 2016 a 'Year of Reading,' the Reading Committee, in collaboration with the Office of College Activities and Community Support at the United Arab Emirates University, recently hosted a student symposium, 'Student's expectations about the future of reading.' Read More »
Ooredoo Kuwait’s purchase of 99 percent of Internet Service Provider FASTtelco’s shares for approximately $36.3 million is complete. Read More »
A rather unusual 'Reuters' story from Oct. 5 illustrates how residents of the Gulf nation of Qatar may find inherent contradictions in new efforts to position Doha and other regional cities as cultural hubs. Read More »
The second Made in China exhibition in Doha takes place Nov. 15-18 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Read More »
Financial reports released by QNB Group, the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa, show a substantial growth over the same period during the previous year. Read More »
The two international airports in Dubai plan to increase capacity to serve up to 146 million passengers by 2025, due to a proposed initial funding of $3 billion. Read More »
Supplying reliable energy to the world while also addressing climate change was the focus of Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser's recent speech during the Energy Dialogue Conference in Riyadh. Read More »
After an ill-fated ceasefire last month, the violence in the Gulf Coast country of Yemen continues unabated, with new reports from 'The New York Times' showing more Saudi-led airstrikes killing and injuring dozens of people Oct. 30. Read More »
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