An unfurnished apartment in The West Bay development of Lusail City in Doha is now available for $466,808.The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is perfect for a small family and is pet-friendly. A balcony with a side area view and covered parking are just a few of the amenities in the complex. There is a shared pool and security is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Read More »

Despite the decision of a German court to revoke approval for 29 of United Arab Emirates-based Etihad Airways' codeshare flights with German airline airberlin, Etihad officials remain optimistic that all bookings made for those flights will be honored. "With airberlin, we are working to ensure that no traveler suffers as a result of this dispute," Etihad CEO James Hogan said. Read More »

JAQ, a new fuel cell charger manufactured by Swedish company myFC, will be exclusively sold, distributed and marketed in the United Arab Emirates by telecommunications company du thanks to a service agreement struck between the two companies. JAQ chargers create their own electricity using recyclable, single-use PowerCards, which hold enough power to fully charge a cellphone. Read More »

Oman's education sector will be getting a boost through CloudEMS, an open-source school management software program developed by Cloud Campus Systems and Solutions based in India. Cloud Campus Systems is testing the software through strategic partnership projects with companies in Africa and Oman. CloudEMS in already in use at several schools throughout India. Read More »

The Mercedez-Benz brand in Oman grew rapidly last year, according to figures released by Zawawi Trading Company (ZTC), the brand's official distributor in Oman. ZTC officials said overall growth was approximately 20 percent. Particularly popular were Mercedes-Benz's AMG models, sales of which jumped by approximately 50 percent. The company expects the growth to continue. Read More »

China Sunergy Co. Ltd. (CSUN) and UAE-based Z-One Holding will be working together to bring solar energy products to the Middle East and Africa. CSUN will hold a 60 percent stake in the new venture and Z-One Holding will hold a 40 percent stake. CSUN will provide products and solutions and Z-One Holding will use its distribution network to move the products. Read More »

Small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar will have access to more financing options with the signing Sunday of an Al Dhameen Program Portfolio Agreement. The agreement, which was sponsored by the Qatar Development Bank (QDB), was signed by QDB CEO Abdulaziz Bin Nasser Al-Khalifa and Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) Group CEO Bassel Gamal. Read More »

Bahraini investment company Inovest chose Murad Al Ramadan to be its chief executive officer. Al Ramadan came to Inovest in 2009 as deputy chief executive officer and head of investment for Tameer, Inovest's real estate development division. He later became chief investment officer for Inovest. He has worked in investments, asset management and real estate for more than 17 years. Read More »

Computer maker ASUS recently introduced a new line of all-in-one PCs in the United Arab Emirates. The Zen AiO Pro Z240IC is the first in a new line of products that will tie together high performance, entertainment, storage and high-tech interaction. The computer features a 23.8 inch display, a 10-point multi-touch screen and an Intel RealSense camera with 3-D facial recognition. Read More »

Qatar Power Engineering and Contracting, which handles a wide variety of electrical services projects, announced recently it has earned a new certification that will guide its occupational health and safety practices. The OHSAS 18001 certification represents the first part of an international standard to help organizations control safety risks posed to their workers. Read More »

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce announced a new initiative that will train a new class of commercial arbitrators. The program, the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre, will provide training sessions aimed at giving participants the knowledge and certifications they need to be listed as official arbitrators with the GCC Commercial Arbitration Center. Read More »

Middle East financial services group Amana Capital and Arabic Trader announced they will establish a physical presence in Kuwait City to follow up on their program of financial trainings and workshops held throughout the Middle East last summer. The program, to be based in Al Jawhara Tower in Kuwait City, will be a hub for training in financial trading, management and analysis. Read More »

The Al-Afandi Group recently signed a property contract for land in Saudi Arabia, bringing its plan to build a fully integrated plant for producing solar panels one step closer to becoming a reality. The Al-Afandi Group, which plans to build the factory on a 13.6-acre in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, signed the property contract with the Yanbu Royal Commission. Read More »

If you’re looking for an apartment with a view, MD Properties may have the perfect space for you. The company is listing a two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in Porto Arabia, The Pearl, one of Doha’s most popular residences, for $878,915. The unfurnished apartment is perfect for a growing family and offers 2,411 square feet of living space. Read More »

Located in Dubai's sought-after Centro neighborhood, this stylish, two-story villa boasts an upgraded garden courtyard with a covered patio, sitting area and a stunning swimming pool. The villa has a spacious open floor plan with 3,600 square feet of living space and includes a beautiful lobby that opens to inviting living and dining areas. The first floor also includes a maid's room. Read More »

Iraqi oilfield outfitter Noor al Hilal has consolidated its various divisions under a new integrated management system designed in tandem with Sterling International Consulting. Sterling International Consulting maintains partnerships in the United States, the United Kingdom, UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Africa, and Europe. Read More »

The Dubai Real Estate Institute and the International Real Estate Federation partnered with the United Nations to bring 150 thinkers together in Dubai to discuss the future of cities. The assembled specialists at the Urban Thinkers Campus looked at successful examples from cities around the world that have applied principles of smart growth, economic health and sustainability. Read More »

Star Real Estate has listed a four-bedroom villa on Amwaj Island $1.06 million. The villa includes bathrooms in each bedroom, central air and satellite television. The sea view will take your breath away, and the private garden is a great place to relax and unwind. There are two parking spaces assigned to the villa, which also includes a laundry room. Read More »

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority recently issued a Medical Device Marketing Authorization for the LumaGEM breast imaging product by Gamma Medica Inc. This allows LumaGEM technology to address a clinical need in cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue. “The approval allows us to sell actively our technology in a rapidly evolving health care environment,” Gamma Medica CEO Philip Croxford told Gulf News Journal. Read More »

Property Hunter Real Estate is offering a semi-furnished three-bedroom, three bathroom apartment in The Pearl for $1.15 million.The 2,669-square-foot apartment is in one of Porto Arabia’s most iconic towers and offers large living spaces, a balcony with a view of the marina and many other amenities. The kitchen comes with appliances and an abundance of counter space and cabinets. Read More »