Tute Genomics, a Utah-based company specializing in enterprise informatics, genomic interpretation and clinical insight technology, has entered a commercial partnership with Genatak, a leading center for genomic medicine in the Middle East, which recently deployed Tute Genomics' cloud-based platform to advance and scale the center's genetic diagnostic service. Read More »

The new Mall of Qatar general manager, Rony Mourani, recently touted the Gulf nation as a promising new market for retailers at the InRetail Summit held in Dubai; Mall of Qatar will be the country's largest leisure, entertainment and shopping destination when it opens its doors to the public, and Mourani said the opening of the new mall will mark a new era in retail and entertainment. Read More »

The Qatar-based mobile communications company called Ooredoo has pledged its commitment to the United Nations set of Sustainable Development Goals; the U.N.’s global development goals include the eradication of extreme poverty, as well as improving the lives of struggling people and creating an all-round healthier world for generations to come. Read More »

The University of Salford in the U.K. has announced that it will be partnering with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) to launch a number of collaborative academic initiatives between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the U.K., made official by the two institutions' Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the university will become a BIBF academic provider of choice. Read More »

Built in partnership with the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, the IoT Lab is a part of Dubai Government’s Smart City Initiative, an integral part of the Smart Cities Center of Excellence. At the launch event of the Ignition Lab, Linksys’ director for the Middle East Amanulla Khan said the brand is built on innovation, which makes it proud to be a part of the IoT project. Read More »

KFH will offer various services for customers in Kuwait and overseas through its website, which offers more than 150 free services, in addition to the airport branch and other service channels that provide clients with necessary services 24/7. KFH wants to continue offering customers the best level of services possible while allowing employees to fulfill religious obligations. Read More »

Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) recently announced the establishment of an independent Employment Standards Office (ESO) that previously operated under the legal department and now is the statutory compliance office for businesses it registers.The office seeks to protect both employers and employees in complying with robust regulations, codes and procedures. Read More »

BDO Unibank has become the first bank in the Philippines to set up shop in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the financial and business gateway between the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The United Arab Emirates is home to an estimated 700,000 Filipino expatriates, and BDO Unibank aims to provide them banking services while facilitating investments. Read More »

Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) held a workshop last weekend with the theme of “Service Quality Measurement Reporting” for delegates of telecommunications operators within the Gulf nation; the workshop was held at TRA headquarters in the Seef District and was aimed at measures to improve telecom services for consumers. Read More »

Some of the most prestigious universities are now lending their academic reputations to Qatar, some opening outposts in Doha, all in exchange for big donations. Read More »

Conveniently located near local shopping, dining and entertainment options, this stylish townhome offers a spacious floor plan with 3,786 square feet of living space. The townhome has a combination living and dining area that's open to a gorgeous kitchen with stunning countertops, handsome cabinetry, a lovely backsplash and a breakfast bar. There are four bedrooms. Read More »

Wipro Ltd., an information technology (IT) and consulting services company, has opened a new office and is expanding its workforce in Qatar over the next year. The company – which provides consulting, application implementation and infrastructure services in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region – sees the area as a strategic growth market. Read More »

Imagine waking up and seeing the ocean right outside your door. That’s just a taste of what is available in an elegant villa in the Al Marsa development on Amwaj Island for those who are looking to buy. This elegant home features central air conditioning as well as split air conditioning, space for two vehicles and a separate maid’s room. Read More »

A report from the World Bank has ranked Gulf nations among the best nations in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to do business in; the World Bank’s yearly ‘Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency’ ranks nations in terms ease of doing business, and the United Arab Emirates ranked as the best place in the MENA region to do business. Read More »

To better serve Qatari drivers, Woqod (Qatar Fuel) plans to install 25 mobile gas stations around the Gulf nation in the coming two months, to be followed by another 50 permanent stations to be built by the end of 2016; the move comes as a great relief for Qatari motorists, who have long complained about the lack of easily accessible gas stations in Qatar, especially around the busy area of Doha. Read More »

Bahrain’s government will implement initiatives to make the nation more energy efficient under a new agreement signed with the World Bank earlier this week: the World Bank deal sets out plans for an Energy Efficiency Implementation Program in Bahrain to provide technical support and advice to help address the challenge of curbing energy demand over the next three years. Read More »

Kuwait’s new SeaView Mall is now home to the third international franchise of the U.S.-based upscale fast food outlet, BGR the Burger Joint, a company that provides an alternative to other burger chains, which will be situated in a prime spot in the mall with views of the Arabian Sea.  Read More »

DubLi Network, the world's largest e-commerce direct selling company for Cash Back shopping, has been honored with an award from the German network marketing magazine Network-Karriere for Expansion Technology Innovation (ETI), which was presented at the annual DubLi Summit for Independent Business Associates and partners in Dubai. Read More »

Daleel Petroleum and Outward Bound Oman recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to support the educational foundation; the agreement will benefit more than 200 students from Oman, and the OMU reinforces Daleel commitment to support the empowerment of young people in Omani through education and equipping them with life skills. Read More »

The Ascott Limited recently welcomed its first guests as the company opened its first serviced residence in Saudi Arabia, the Ascott Tahlia Jeddah; situated along Jeddah's main commercial avenue, Tahlia St., the 20-story Ascott Tahlia is close to the city’s major business areas. Read More »