Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold six awareness-raising sessions aimed at informing professionals about the benefits of online trading. Read More »

The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is launching a dedicated Offshore, Marine and Heavy Equipment Zone for the next conference, which will be situated right on the waterfront. Read More »

The Emirates Green Building Council recently made a special visit to the building site of Sustainable City in Dubai, which is set to open for new residents this year. The new environmentally friendly development from Diamond Developers will be Dubai’s first fully sustainable community. The project was observed by management from the independent Emirates Green Building Council. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking into new business and investment opportunities in East Africa and recently participated in an East Africa and Dubai Agribusiness Roundtable discussion with multiple stakeholders from the region in Nairobi, Kenya. Read More »

The Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC) signed a memo of understanding this week with Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) to work in tandem to create a corporate incubator for digital media and technology businesses. Read More »

Hive Energy, one of the United Kingdom’s leading solar-power developers, recently opened its first international office in Dubai. The company's first representative office outside of the U.K. will participate in the building of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) 1,000-megawatt Al Maktoum Solar Park, just south of Dubai, and plans to begin solar rooftop projects in the Emirate. Read More »

Augmented reality may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it’s as close as your smartphone. For Daniel Gudkov, CEO of RealEye Studio, an augmented reality (AR) and digital design firm in Dubai, the new technology is poised to change the way we see new places. Read More »

Dutch digital-security firm Gemalto said this week that Saudi Arabia's Riyad Bank is migrating its portfolio to Gemalto’s Clarista Contactless EMV card, allowing Riyad Bank to offer Saudi Arabia’s first contactless-payment method and offering consumers a faster and more-convenient payment method. Read More »

Khalifa Port Container Terminal was recognized as the third-fastest growing container ports in the world, according to the Top 120 World Container Ports ranking. KPCT registered a 26 percent growth in 2014, the best among ports in Middle East. It offers more than 2.3 million square feet of warehousing inside the container terminal area and ships to more than 50 destinations. Read More »

The world’s leading money transfer company Western Union has released a survey of customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that reveals some interesting insights into the lives of GCC expatriates and the reasons behind their attraction to living in the region; 60 percent of expats responding to the Western Union survey said the GCC region provides a sense of safety and security, which was cited as the top reason people move into the region. Read More »

Making its fleet more sustainable, Arabia Taxi, a franchisee of the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, recently received 50 Toyota Camry Hybrids from Al-Futtaim Motors, Toyota’s sole distributor in the United Arab Emirates. A member of the Arabia Holdings Group of companies, Arabia Taxi is committed to contributing to a greener environment while improving its services. Read More »

The large one-bedroom apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedroom that let in lots of light, with an ensuite bathroom. The floor-to ceiling windows continue into the living room, where a patio allows residents to relax, entertain or even start their day outdoors. The patio overlooks a lush, green outdoor living space for all residents to enjoy. Read More »

Technical Sources Center has been announced as a DesignSense Software Technologies' GeoTools and CADPower products reseller in Bahrain; both tools are aligned with the DesignSense Software Technologies target to reduce both the cost and complexity of engineering; with more than 250 tools for productivity and process, CADPower consists on a AD productivity tool developed for the BricsCAD and AutoCAD platforms. Read More »

Infinix Mobility is launching the new Infinix Hot 2 phone in collaboration with Google to bring a high-performance, low-cost Android experience to the Middle East; the device will be the first smartphone to use the Android One program in Middle East, which will enable users to enjoy the latest version of Android with guaranteed software upgrades after release, premium hardware specs and a wide range of customized apps. Read More »

Oman Air will receive its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in October, an aircraft that will be used on flights from Muscat to Saudi Arabia and Europe; the inaugural flight will be attended by a special guest list that includes government officials, private organizations members and media representatives -- and after the special flight, the aircraft is to enter its scheduled service on Oct. 25 for regular flights. Read More »

Texas de Brazil teamed up with Gourmet Gulf to open its first restaurant in Dubai on Monday in the Mall of the Emirates. Texas de Brazil's menu combines the cuisine of southern Brazil with the Texas culture for a unique experience in fine dining. The new 5,550-square-foot restaurant features a chef's table, an open-view grill in the dining area and can accommodate 190 guests. Read More »

With more than 15 years of experience in the real estate sector, project development and investments, Al Khan will be focused on delivering the Villamar project, a luxury mixed-use residential project in the Bahrain Financial Harbor that previously was brought to a halt by delays. He also will oversee the reorganization and restructuring of the Gulf Holding Company. Read More »

With Dubai-based Pacific Controls Cloud Services (PCCS) recently joining VMware, Inc.'s vCloud Air Network Program, the IT as a Service company will be able to offer cloud-hosted virtual desktops and applications. PCCS plans to leverage the Horizon DaaS Bundle of VMware to deliver a full windows desktop and applications from its cloud for access by any device from anywhere. Read More »

A large two-bedroom apartment in ZigZag Tower is available for $595,990. With approximately 1,819 square feet of living space and a maid’s room, this property is perfect for a small family. The apartment features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fully outfitted kitchen. There’s lots of storage with built-in wardrobes, and central air and heating control the environment. Read More »

The United Kingdom-based solar energy developer Hive Energy opened its Middle East Regional Headquarters in Dubai earlier this week, marking the company’s expansion into the international solar energy market. The office is part of Hive Energy’s growth and diversification strategy, which calls for moves beyond the U.K. Hive Energy’s new office will be headed by Colin Loubser. Read More »