Sidra Medical and Research Center in Qatar has partnered with precision medicine company WuXi NextCODE to conduct research and develop cutting-edge bioinformatics programs; the multi-year collaboration will allow Sidra to utilize its clinical, research and bioinformatics teams to deliver genomic medicine, not only for its own patients but on a global scale. Read More »

Representatives from Equate, which is Kuwait's first international joint venture petrochemical company, recently paid a visit to the Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) in order to both find out more about the organization and demonstrate the company's support of the group: while there, the representatives spoke with and gave gifts to the center's staff and residents. Read More »

A study conducted by MoveSouq.com and RSA Insurance found that 61 percent of Dubai homes are uninsured. While health and car policies remain at the highest level of penetration, most people forgo personal property coverage. Gulf News Journal sat down with RSA's David Harris to find out why residents aren’t buying rental insurance despite high rates of fire and water damage. Read More »

Under the leadership of Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of the board of trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, the second Eye on Earth Summit is underway at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi; the event began Oct. 6 and will run through Oct. 8, and this year's theme is “Informed Decision-Making for Sustainable Development” and focuses on the part governments, technology, the scientific community and citizen participation play Read More »

Abu Dhabi-based KBBO Group recently made the largest investment in an Egyptian technology startup to date with a $2.7 million investment in Yaoota.com, money, says CEO and cofounder Sherif ElRakabawy, that will be partially used to expand to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, capitalizing on the fact that the small emirate has the best infrastructure in place for the market with the highest Internet, mobile device and payment card penetration.  Read More »

One of the region's largest HVAC distributors, Leminar Air Conditioning Company, recently opened their new office and showroom in Oman. Read More »

Affiliates for Kuwait Petroleum International and Gunvor Group have come to the last stage of negotiations regarding the sale of the KP Europoort refinery in The Netherlands. The transaction is still contingent upon regulatory approval and required employee consultation processes. Should the sale go through, the refinery will continue to comply with Gunvor's strategies. Read More »

At the end of a recent diplomatic mission, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Republic of Belarus Mohammed Abdullah Al Ghafli visited with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Makei: the dignitaries spoke about a variety of issues related to cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the UAE as well as ways of develop bilateral political dialogue. Read More »

Trinidad and Tobago is the latest country Chem-Dry has expanded into, and now, with this new addition, the carpet and upholstery cleaning company has a presence in 50 countries; Chem-Dry has 3,500 locations worldwide and serves more than 10,000 homes and businesses every day, and, looking toward the future, the company hopes to perpetuate the high demand for its products and methods.  Read More »

The Arabia CSR Forum and Awards are set for Oct. 27-28 with the focus on sustainable development goals and the role businesses play in achieving them. Supported by the League of Arab States, the UN Global Compact and the United Nations Environment Programme, the forum will focus on regional cases, experiences and scenarios with regard to businesses' sustainability practices. Read More »

Adeeb Al Blooshi, Dana Al Blooshi, Aisha Al Braiki and Saeed Al Nathari were chosen as Mubadala Youth Award winners at the recent Mubadala Youth Forum, which took place in Abu Dhabi; the forum and awards were sponsored by the Mubadala Development Co., which is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company. Read More »

Here you can see three properties that are for sale in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Muscat. And while the first two properties feature one and two bedrooms, respectively, and fitness centers, swimming pools and air-conditioning, the final property boasts eight bedrooms, a maid's quarter, a private garden, an outdoor kitchen and plenty of room to park multiple vehicles. See the properties below. Read More »

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales suggests that the lifting of Iran sanctions has the potential to significantly boost both that nation’s economy as well as those of neighboring GCC countries. During an ICAEW panel discussion, experts said the nuclear deal Iran has struck with western powers could be a boon for other Gulf states, especially the UAE. Read More »

A 683-square-foot studio in the Bermuda Views complex at Dubai Sports City is available, listed by Real Choice Real Estate Brokers for $166,178. With 15 floors of residential and recreational areas, this apartment is on a lower floor. This 683-square-foot apartment offers a balcony, built-in wardrobes and a full bathroom. The kitchen features ample cupboards and countertops. Read More »

A studio apartment just a short drive away from the Abu Dhabi International Airport and minutes from Dubai is available in the Hydra Avenue development in the City of Lights. Twenty Thirty Real Estate has listed the property at $156,544. For an individual who likes a small home, this studio apartment is perfect. Read More »

Golf course views, proximity to the airport and shopping centers, and much more. That’s what’s the new owners of a newly available four-bedroom penthouse near the Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club will have when they move in. The 3,412-square-foot apartment has four bedrooms, three baths and ample space for entertaining. Read More »

The Qatar Public Works Authority awarded the Paris-based construction firm Bouygues Travaux Publics two contracts Sept. 29 to design and construct sewage tunnels in the Gulf nation’s capital of Doha. Bouygues Travaux Publics is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction and will be working in partnership with the local Qatari contractor UrbaCon Trading & Contracting. The two contracts are worth approximately $625 million. Read More »

The International Medical Travel Exhibition and Conference (IMTEC) took place in Dubai in August, bringing together medical officials, experts and specialists from 85 countries and 74 local and foreign companies. IMTEC, which explored the various reasons people travel globally for health services, was officially opened by Humaid Al Qatami, Dubai Health Authority director-general. Read More »

The 10th edition of Light Middle East, the lighting design and technology industry's signature event, was held Oct. 6 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Of the GCC lighting systems market, Saudi Arabia represents a 37 percent share and the United Arab Emirates and Qatar make up 28 and 19 percent, respectively, making the region the most relevant location.  Read More »

Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry members and employees will learn Saudi Arabia’s first Balanced Scorecard Professional Certification Training (BSP) in Arabic. Progress Consulting, a Balanced Scorecard Institute (BSI) partner, will provide training in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over a six-day period, with certification sponsored by BSI and the George Washington University College. Read More »