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‘The Educational & Training Initiative of the Year’ award, presented during the third Middle East Insurance Industry Awards 2016, was granted to the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF).

Abu Dhabi University’s students, staff and faculty are ready to begin academic and community projects that work to support innovation and instill a creative culture in anticipation of the UAE’s…

For the second year, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), BAE Systems and Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata) are hosting Make It, the U.K.’s Manufacturing Institute’s engineering and Manufacturing challenge.

The Al Ruwais Port development project remains a priority for the Ministry of Transport and Communications, with the second stage of the project to be implemented soon.

A recent meeting between Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Al Sulaiti and U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Dana Smith focused on advancing both the transportation and communications sectors.

Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of the Republic of Korea Kim Hyoung-zhin made an official visit to the kingdom of Bahrain, where he was greeted by Minister of Foreign…

The kingdom of Bahrain has offered different aid and contributions to the African continent through the Royal Charity Organization, as highlighted by Undersecretary of Regional and GCC Affairs Waheed Sayyar.

The Gulf Organization for Research & Development (GORD) has granted the ‘2016 Sustainability Award’ to Hamad Port.

A new community club is in the works at Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Circle; according to Nakheel, it will add a pool, sports and restaurant center to the rooftop of The…

Global developer Emaar Properties PJSC has named Veresh Sita its chief digital officer (CDO).

In an effort to strengthen collaboration with other regions of the world, a UAE delegation, headed by Saeed Al Tayer, vice chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and…

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently launched its seventh international office.

A new collection of three-bedroom villas in an international golf community, AKOYA Fresh, was introduced Oct. 29 by DAMAC Properties, a top name in luxury real estate developers in the…

China State Construction Engineering Corporation LLC was chosen by DAMAC Properties to build the Paramount Residences at the Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences in Dubai.

Investments in capital goods have made it possible for Dubai’s two international airports to expand the number of people they will serve.

The India Cargo Awards 2016 named Oman Air Cargo ‘Best Cargo Airline for Valuable Goods – North and East.’

Alchemist Accelerator, recognized as one of the best training programs in Silicon Valley for startups, has accepted a business idea created by CMU-Q alumni Sabih Bin Wasi, Rukhsar Khan and Jiyda…

According to Portuguese officials, during the first half of 2016, the country has nearly doubled the value of exports to Qatar as compared to the same time period in 2015.

The Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has invited Portuguese companies to contribute to Kuwait development projects so that Kuwait may benefit from Portugal’s experience and advanced technology.

Nabors Industries Ltd. and Saudi Aramco have entered into a joint venture in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to oversee and operate onshore drilling rigs.

The Royal Consulate General of Denmark organized the Dubai-Denmark Maritime Symposium with a focus on promoting friendly collaboration between Dubai and Denmark, spotlighting Dubai as one of the top international…

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.

Ooredoo Kuwait’s purchase of 99 percent of Internet Service Provider FASTtelco’s shares for approximately $36.3 million is complete.

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…