Representatives from Dubai Wholesale City (DWSC) recently met with senior officials of the Dubai Customs Department to discuss cooperation in offering innovative solutions to all traders and visitors at DWSC. Read More »

The Omani Products Exhibition (OPEX 2016), a four-day event that took place in the Ethiopian capital Addis Abbaba, ended this week after enjoying considerable success. Read More »

The Dubai Dema Conference and Exhibition wrapped up its 16th edition this week after three very successful days. Read More »

ITL World, a Middle East leader in travel management, has announced the signing of an exclusive collaboration agreement with Corporate Travel Management (CTM). Read More »

Ooredoo Global Services (OGS) and Sparkle have decided to work together toward new telecommunication services under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Read More »

The East Chamber recently organized an expanded meeting, inviting Eastern Province owners and managers of recruiting offices alike. Read More »

With the opening of four new branches, Al Borg Medical Laboratories expands its number of labs to 30. Read More »

Lee Ching-Wen, the Republic of China's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, met with members of the Saudi-Chinese Business Council (SCBC) at the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) for a discussion on how to create a better economic future for the two countries. Read More »

Witnessing 5.5 percent annual growth in apparel and footwear over the last half decade, Dubai’s Chamber of Commerce reported during a recent World Retail Congress that the $12.8 billion market continues to make strides. Read More »

Free Wi-Fi was just part of the package for the 200-plus passengers taking advantage of Oman Air’s first leg of its new daily flight service between Muscat and London on April 12, the airline reported. Read More »

Saudi Arabia's SEDCO Capital said its SEDCO Capital Real Estate Income Fund II (SCREIF II) received $118.6 million in pledges from more than 35 investors. SEDCO Capital said its second real estate income fund has received a strong response in commitments and investors include public and private sector companies, foundations, endowments, Saudi and GCC banks and individuals. Read More »

Martindale Pharma, a pharmaceutical company based in the U.K., recently signed a distribution agreement with Faisal Musaed El Seif Saudi Pharmaceutical Co. to extend its reach into Saudi Arabia. Faisal Musaed El Seif Saudi Pharmaceutical has a long-standing relationship with Martindale Pharma, making the agreement key in growing Martindale Pharma’s global business. Read More »

Extreme stair climbing proved productive for 18 Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry staffers who completed the Dubai Holding SkyRun. Preparation for the event allowed chambe?r workers to scale all 52 flights in record time, raising $1,225 in support of Al Jalila Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization promoting medical education and research in the UAE. Read More »

AGMC (Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre), the leading BMW Group importer for Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, said it plans to expand with an upscale auto dealership in Dubai's Motor City region. The 100,000-square-foot facility, designed as a high-end showroom for BMW and MINI vehicles, will serve as the first such site in the growing Motor City area. Read More »

Dubai’s Oman Trading International (OTI) has selected GlobalView's direct interface program to manage its oil and refined products trading business. Using GlobalView, OTI can instantly access data in real time to drive their Allegro 8 ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) platform, which captures transactions, performs logistical tasks and fulfills compliance regulations. Read More »

Technology powerhouse Siemens is showcasing the ergonomics and energy-efficient lighting as two of the many upgrades at its new Kuwait office in Kuwait City’s Ardiya area to support the company’s rapid regional growth. Over the last five years, Siemen’s Kuwait team has increased by 10 percent. The new base reflects Siemens’ commitment to environmental responsibility. Read More »

Oman Ministry of Tourism Undersecretary Maitha Al Mahrouq is heading a ministry delegation to IMEX 2016, a global trade fair for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) sector that begins Tuesday in Frankfurt, Germany. IMEX 2016 will give the ministry the opportunity to showcase the sultanate to the MICE sector as an ideal destination in the region. Read More »

A committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) conferred with Bahrain Health Minister Faeqa bint Said Al-Saleh to review areas of mutual interest regarding trends and needs of the kingdom’s medical sector. The discussions included ways to help new doctors make connections in their fields and facilitating partnerships between investors and worthwhile projects. Read More »

The 10th World Retail Congress gathering in Dubai celebrated the winners of World Retail Awards 2016. “The World Retail Awards are an integral part of the World Retail Congress as they set the benchmark for recognizing excellence and highlighting outstanding accomplishment within the industry,” Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Hamad Buamim said. Read More »

Those who want to live in The Pearl have a fantastic opportunity with the listing of a three-bedroom, 1,829-square-foot apartment in Qanat Quartier by Property Hunter Luxury Real Estate for $840,378. The large apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and living spaces that are perfect for entertaining friends or spending time with family members. Read More »