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BP, Kuwait Petroleum sign cooperation deal
UK’s oil giant BP has signed cooperation deal with Kuwait Petroleum Corp (KPC) to explore possible joint opportunities for investment and development in future oil, gas, trading and petrochemicals ventures. The agreement was signed by BP chief executive officer Bob Dudley and KPC chief executive officer Nizar Mohammad Al-Adsani. The deal could pave the way
New economic zones laws to boost Qatar economy
As Qatar is looking to diversify from its energy-based economy, the government has cleared a draft law, which will allow any type of company to be set up by a legal professional from Qatar or outside, without requiring to adhere to prevailing company laws applicable elsewhere, writes Syed Ameen Kader. Manataq, which is currently developing
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Support group helps expat families through adoption process
DUBAI // A UAE support group has helped hundreds of expatriate families fulfil their dreams of adopting. Adoption Support Group is an informal network of volunteers that was set up by adopting families in 2006 to support others. The group, which has nearly 1,200 members, provides advice on technical aspects such as what documents and
UAE’s pluralistic culture helps adopted children
DUBAI // Parents who have adopted say the UAE’s multicultural environment has helped their child adjust. They praised the support of the local community and the appreciation received from Emiratis. Ester Benbrook, 38, who adopted a son two years ago, said she had received positive comments from passersby. “I think Dubai is very open to
Russian school comforts children over FlyDubai crash
DUBAI // Staff at the Russian International School have been helping youngsters cope with the distress of hearing about the FlyDubai jet crash at Rostov-on-Don. Marina Khalikova, principal of the Russian International School, said most of the pupils had flown with the budget carrier on trips back home to Russia. A Sadness Day was held
Plan to cut motorway speed limit in UAE by 10kph
ABU DHABI // The days of driving faster than the speed limit on roads without seeing a radar flash may be about to end. The buffer that allows drivers to exceed the posted limit by up to 20kph could be removed under proposals put forward by the Federal Traffic Council. “The official speed limit is
Siemens signs energy cooperation agreement with Iraq
German engineering firm Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with government of Iraq aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Oil & Gas for modernising the country’s Oil and Gas sector. Under the terms of the agreement, Siemens will develop an enhanced energy concept to advise the
The Full Circle of Expat Life
The Full Circle of Expat Life Moving abroad, returning home and everything in between At the end of 2008, I used the inheritance from my recently deceased Granny to buy a one-way ticket from Scotland to Australia. I was 24, and the grief of watching cancer take the woman I loved with all my
March 29, 2016
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