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…
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…
Vixlet LLC has appointed Mishal Kanoo, a well-known business leader in the Middle East, to its board of directors.
The Qatar Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is urging caution when using augmented-reality apps such as Pokemon Go, Geocaching or Waze. Pokemon GO, although not available officially in Qatar, uses mapping…
Oman Air has chosen OpenAirlines Skybreathe to provide cloud-based fuel efficiency software for predictive and post-flight analysis. The software also meets requirements for airline compliance with the European Union Emissions…
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) Al Ain Men’s College (AAMC) students participated recently in the Zayed Humanitarian Work Day celebrations at the Bawadi Mall in Abu Dhabi. Zayed Humanitarian Day is held…
Deyaar Development PJSC, a large property developer in Dubai, has signed an agreement with Dubai Cares to build a primary school in rural Senegal. Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin…
ENOC Global Marine, a division of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), is expanding its international footprint with a shipping agreement with Dubai Trading Agency (DTA).
Heriot-Watt University has been awarded Gold and Silver places at the prestigious HEIST education marketing awards for the university’s Go Global campaigns promoting inter-campus study.
Boeing said it will source carbon fiber pre-impregnated (prepreg) composite material for the Boeing 777X from a new joint venture in the U.A.E. formed by Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development Company…
DAMAC Properties unveiled plans for AKOYA Imagine, a group of homes designed for young couples and families. Set within the AKOYA Oxygen master development, AKOYA Imagine’s colorful villas are designed…
The Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has secured a $230 million unsecured loan from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC), one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial…
To better focus on its core business in the oil and gas industry, Qatar Petroleum (QP) will hand over the management and operation of some of areas within its concession…
In keeping with the spirit of Ramadan, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, hosted a charity iftar for 5,000 workers at the Workers Village in Mussafah,…
One year ago, Qatar Petroleum (QP) invited international oil companies to participate in a competitive tender process regarding the future development of the Al Shaheen oil field, currently operated by…
The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) recently participated in the 31st meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Commission of Banking Institutes and Colleges in Saudi Arabia, a gathering…
Vectrus Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Vectrus Inc., has been awarded a $26 million modification to a contract for base operation and support services in Qatar.The contract, awarded last year,…
UAE’s Khalifa University said it is expanding its offerings to include a new undergraduate and new graduate program beginning in August. An undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering…
Seven months since the implementation of a new salary payment system, most of the workers in Qatar now receive their salaries under the state’s Wage Protection System (WPS), according to…
The entire board of Saudi construction services firm Mohammad Al-Mojil Group resigned Sunday. The board said its decision is, in part, due to concerns about the unlimited director and executive…
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry sees the establishment of the Kuwait Business Council (KBC) in Dubai as a positive step to boost economic cooperation and trade between the…
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has received a three-year contract from Sahara Petrochemicals (Sahara) to provide general engineering services at Sahara’s Jubail Industrial City facilities in Saudi Arabia. “Jacobs has had…
The United States and United Arab Emirates have teamed up to cooperate on aeronautics research and the exploration and use of airspace and outer space for peaceful purposes. U.S. National…
The Dubai Association Centre (DAC) participated in the fourth European Association Summit 2016 held recently in Brussels to promote Dubai. As a destination partner of the summit, DAC received a…
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently held a workshop to raise public awareness about financial rules and objectives. “The ministry … remains committed to establishing effective financial rules ……
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