IMS certification urges Dubai Chamber to improve service quality

According to a recent announcement, Integrated Management System (IMS) certification has been awarded to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, further encouraging the Chamber to improve its quality of services The certification recognizes the achievement and compliance of the chamber to improve the speed, flexibility, and efficiency of its operations. Read More »

Texas A&M University at Qatar wins 23 awards at QNRF forum

Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) recently was recognized with 23 awards from the Qatar National Research Fund's (QNRF) National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) at the seventh annual QNRF Research Forum in Doha. “Our research is contributing new knowledge, which is critical for the foundation of a knowledge-based economy,” Mark Weichold, dean and CEO of TAMUQ, said. Read More »

Consultant tells Dubai Business Women Council to live in the moment

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) hosted its May Network Majlis on Thursday, featuring Leila Rezaiguia from Kompass Consultancy speaking on "Mindfulness: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment." “Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present, inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now," Rezaiguia said. Read More »

Oman, Switzerland sign double-taxation agreement

Oman and Switzerland have reached an agreement that dividends can be taxed at a maximum rate of 15 percent at the source. Also, dividend payments from significant holdings can be subject to a maximum of 5 percent tax in the source state, and dividend payments to pension funds and the contracting states will be taxable in the recipient’s state of domicile. Interest will be taxed at no more than 5 percent in the source state. Read More »

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