Apartments available in Al Ghadeer, International City and Wind Tower complex

A 455-square-foot studio apartment is available for purchase in the Al Ghadeer area. New residents will enjoy a balcony that is a wonderful place to settle in and read a book, drink a cup of coffee or look over the community to start your day. Built-in wardrobes provide ample storage space in the studio. The complex features a shared pool, spa, gym and covered parking. Read More »

Apartments available in Marina Heights, Dubai Sports City and Zaiwa Amwaj

A furnished apartment is available in Marina Heights, in the Marina Square area of Al Reem Island. Listed by Property Shop Investments, the studio apartment has a bathroom, laundry and fully outfitted kitchen. Marina Heights has just six apartments on each floor and offers concierge service. There is a shared pool, spa and gym. Pets are allowed in this apartment complex. Read More »

Furnished one-bedroom apartment at Al Marjan Island

If you’re looking for an easy move and don’t want to bother with new furniture, you’re in luck. Better Homes has listed a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment with a sea view at Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The 918-square-foot apartment features one bedroom and two ensuite bathrooms, a fully outfitted kitchen, and built-in wardrobes that offer plenty of storage space. Read More »

Eat app launches in Dubai

Reservations app known Eat expanded out of Bahrain and into other GCC markets with the opening of a new office in Dubai.The Eat app has gathered Bahrain’s restaurants into an easy dining management tool. Now the company is eager to acquire a market share in other Gulf nations. The focus of that effort has first fallen on the dining market in the United Arab Emirates. Read More »

Dubai Industrial City celebrates UAE's national Flag Day

Dubai Industrial City joined UAE citizens in raising the UAE flag in honor the country’s national Flag Day. Dubai Industrial City was founded in 2004 to help grow the UAE’s economy and expand the nation’s industrial sector. It has developed into a regional manufacturing and logistics hub. That important place in Emirati culture gave the Flag Day ceremony a special meaning. Read More »

Markaz named Kuwait's best asset and equities manager

The Kuwait Financial Centre, better known under the branding of Markaz, has won two major financial industry awards from Global Investor Magazine. Markaz has the honor of being named this year’s “Best Equities Manager in Kuwait.” The financial institution also took home the title of “Best Asset Manager in Kuwait,” giving Markaz a record of winning that award five years in a row. Read More »

First international Joe's Crab Shack opens in Dubai

Joe’s Crab Shack, one of the most recognized restaurant brands in the United States, opened its very first location outside of the United States in Dubai. The new casual seafood restaurant brings American beach lifestyle to the second floor of the Dubai Mall. Appropriately, it’s located near the mall’s large aquarium. The restaurant is franchised Saleh Bin Lahej Group. Read More »

Oman Sail team graduates from leadership development program

Oman Sail employees recently graduated from the Institute of Leadership and Management’s Fast Track Leadership Program. Oman Sail is a non-profit organization established in 2008 to develop and modernize Oman’s historic sailing culture. The organization offers sailing courses and training programs and organizes and promotes major international sailing events in the Sultanate. Read More »

Batelco offers new Traffic Shaping Solution for broadband customers

This first-of-its-kind technology is a virtual service that provides an array of network management solutions as well as proxies and other necessities for network policy control. Customers can choose to add such services as social networking traffic management, real-time entertainment traffic management, gaming traffic management and peer-to-peer traffic management. Read More »

Fast Rent A Car opens new location at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Fast Rent A Car recently opened the doors to a new location at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, marking this the fourth new store to open in the Emirates this year. The company’s CEO, Ahmed Abood Al Boasy, was on hand to celebrate the grand opening, which represents the 22nd Fast Rent A Car store in the UAE. Ten of those 22 are in the Abu Dhabi region of the country. Read More »

Imdaad unveils 2016 budget at review meeting

Imdaad recently presented its budget for 2016 at its Budget Day. The session also saw the company's officials discuss new strategies for 2016. Highlights for 2015 for Imdaad were the company's new strategic partnership with WMS Metal Industries of the United Arab Emirates and a three-year comprehensive maintenance and repair contract for Emirates Transport’s vehicles and equipment. Read More »

Misys kicks off first Connect Forum for Dubai's banking system

The global financial software company Misys held its inaugural launch of its Misys Connect Forum in Dubai this week. The company has held Connect Forums for financial industry leaders and professionals in various cities around the world for years; however, this is the first time they have held a forum in Dubai, recognizing the Emirate’s growing importance as a global financial hub. Read More »

SABIC soon to open world's largest carbon purification plant in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation highlighted the company’s CO2 purification plant at the recent Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum from Nov. 1 to Nov. 5 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The forum brought together major players, including Saudi Aramco and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, to discuss the latest methods to shave off carbon emissions. Read More »

Raghu Malhotra named new MasterCard president in Middle East and Africa

MasterCard is shaking up its management team in the Middle East and Africa, starting with the appointment of Raghu Malhotra as MENA regional president. From January, Malhotra will be stepping into the shoes of Michael Miebach, who will take up the position of chief product officer. Malhotra will take charge of delivering high-quality customer service and evolving financial technology. Read More »

New DoubleTree by Hilton hotel opens in heart of Doha

Hilton Worldwide opened its first DoubleTree hotel Thursday in Old Town Doha, Qatar, amid the capital city’s booming business district. The DoubleTree by Hilton - Old Town is one of Hilton’s mid-market full-service hotel brands. The DoubleTree is designed to offer stylish accommodation without breaking the bank. The new Doha DoubleTree by Hilton has 187 suites and rooms. Read More »

GBI becomes official DE-CIX reseller

Service provider GBI has joined DE-CIX in Frankfurt, Germany, and UAE-IX in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which are both global Internet exchanges of DE-CIX. GBI is a multi-layer carrier neutral network that provides connectivity to the Middle East. GBI has also joined the DE-CIX Partner Program, making the company an official DE-CIX reseller. Amr Eid also agreed with Summa's remarks. Read More »

Emirates opens new route to Bologna

Emirates opened up a fourth route to Italy Tuesday with daily flights available from the airline’s hub in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Bologna. The new route was celebrated with a traditional firehose shower as the first Emirates flight landed in Bologna, whose standing as a provincial capital is one of the world’s best-preserved medieval centers makes it a popular destination. Read More »

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