The UAE-based SAMENA Council recently said Vestel Trading Co., a Turkey-based original equipment and design manufacturer and market leader for consumer appliances, will join the council. "We wanted to consolidate our presence in the Middle East and what better way to show our commitment to the region than to join SAMENA Council,” Vestel CEO Turan Erdogan said. Read More »

Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently became the first institution from Qatar to be named to Nature Index’s 2016 Top 25 Research Rising Stars in the Middle East and West Asia, debuting at No. 15. Nature Index works each year to recognize top performers in the areas of academic institutions, corporate institutions and countries around the world. Read More »

A recent investment report by Al Masah Capital (AMC), an alternative asset management and advisory firm focusing on the MENA region, said the UAE economy is "cruising along" while others in the region struggle to maintain growth, and it also noted that Dubai is rowing at a faster rate than Abu Dhabi amid the new reality of low oil prices. Read More »

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently said it plans to expand its presence into Saudi Arabia with a new Sheraton planned in Makkah. “Makkah has been a particular focus for Starwood growth, with Sheraton being one of three brands to make its entrance into the market in the next year,” Michael Wale, president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Europe, Africa and Middle East, said. Read More »

The continuous growth of the Deyaar Development PJSC Facilities Management Division has motivated the Dubai-based real estate giant to break the division off into its own company. This new strategic plan for one of Dubai’s leading property development and real estate services companies will allow Deyaar Facilities Management LLC to continue to grow. Read More »

In what could be considered a historic trade move, the Israeli government has opened the door to exporting natural gas resources to Egypt. However, there are several obstacles to the deal and it's likely that a finalized trade agreement will take some time. A Reuters press release said the Israeli government is planning to sell 5 billion cubic meters of gas to Egypt over a period of seven years. Read More »

Qatar Airways has been named the official international airline partner of the Sydney Swans, an Australian-rules football team in the Australian Football League (AFL), the airline's first venture into AFL sponsorship. The three-year sponsorship is a milestone for Qatar Airways in Australia, showcasing its commitment to the region where it has doubled its footprint in 2016. Read More »

Here's you chance to live in Abu Dhabi. Properties R Us Real Estate has listed a studio apartment in the Hydra Avenue Towers development in the City of Lights on Al Reem Island for $160,658.The studio apartment offers 422 square feet of living space, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the water and surrounding area, a semi-open kitchen and a full bathroom. Read More »

Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has announced the selection of NCR Corporation, a world leader in omni-channel solutions, to replace 300 of its ATMs and upgrade the underlying infrastructure to NCR’s APTRA Connections and Branch effectiveness modeling software solution.The agreement calls for NCR to provide a multitude of ATM technologies. Read More »

Vodafone Qatar recently honored its best retail achievers at a special commemorative event.Vodafone invited 300 retailers to be honored at the event as part of the Vodafone Al Mumayaz Program. Participants included retailers and distributors, plus Vodafone Qatar teams from sales, marketing, operations, networks and channels. The event featured entertainment from India. Read More »

QS Energy Inc., which develops integrated technology solutions for the energy industry, has announced discussions with oil-producing nations in the Middle East to provide deployment strategies for AOT Viscosity/Pressure Drop Reduction technology. The company’s objective is to showcase how its technology can benefit to the nations, improving efficiency in their pipeline systems. Read More »

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) Vice Chancellor Mohamed Albaili highlighted the university’s focus of developing a strong role in scientific research at regional and international levels as he welcomed new faculty to the school. Albaili expressed gratitude to those who will work to create a new generation of enlightened students at the recent gathering. Read More »

The Report: Sharjah 2016, an in-depth analysis of the economic scenario of Sharjah, will be published by the UK-based global publication firm Oxford Business Group later this year. The report is likely to be the most comprehensive English-language economic review on the emirate’s market, covering recent policy developments and opportunities for investment. Read More »

Global live events provider GES will serve as the official supplier of F&E Aerospace events for the next four years. GES already services a wide variety of shows for F&E's parent group, Tarsus. This new deal with F&E will include MRO Middle East, the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association show, Aircraft Interiors Middle East and the Dubai Airshow. Read More »

The Dubai Future Foundation is launching a program in Dubai to promote the deployment of new technologies that address 21st century challenges.Known as the Dubai Future Accelerators, the program will provide innovative companies around the globe access to leading partners to test futuristic prototypes on a citywide scale. The 12-week program will start Sept. 12. Read More »

This stylish villa in The Springs, one of Dubai's most sought-after gated communities, is situated on a beautifully landscaped lot that backs to the community's swimming pool and park. The villa features a bright and inviting open floor plan with 2,588 square feet of living space which includes spacious living and dining areas, a lovely study and a stunning kitchen.  Read More »

At Education City in Qatar, locals can get a degree from schools such as Northwestern, Georgetown, Texas A&M, Virginia Commonwealth and Cornell, all without ever taking a trans-atlantic flight. Read More »

ExxonMobil and Georgia Tech University have announced an innovation that could lead to major cuts in chemical manufacturing energy use and emissions -- a molecular-level filter. Read More »

Rockwell Medical Inc., a biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), has signed an exclusive license and manufacturing supply agreement with Saudi-based ARAM Medical. Read More »

AIM Exploration has announced an agreement with Prina Energy to develop a joint venture company in Dubai that will have exclusive worldwide marketing rights for all anthracite coal produced through AIM. Read More »