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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has revealed its new brand identity, which aims to reposition the destination to overseas visitors. Tourism chiefs said the rebrand focuses on the emirate’s natural assets, luxurious indulgence, range of activities for different types […]

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 […]

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 […]

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The Internet continues to be one of the key drivers of economic development in Qatar and in the Middle East, transforming and redefining commercial transactions and influencing societal dynamics. Naturally, with so many people in Qatar and in the Middle […]

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DUBAI // Adopting a child from another country is quicker and easier when done from the UAE, expatriate couples say. Adoption is not officially recognised but couples can adopt while living here if their country and that of the child’s […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]