The Wave is a popular neighborhood in Muscat, and for those who are seeking a residence in the area, a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment is available in the Almeria North complex. In addition to a fully fitted luxury kitchen and bathrooms, built-in wardrobes for storage and two balconies are just a few of the features of this luxurious apartment. Read More »

A large apartment in the Ras Al Khaimah waterfront community is perfect for a holiday getaway space at Mina Al Arab. Unfurnished, the apartment has many windows that allow light throughout the apartment.There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the apartment, offering approximately 1,399 square feet of living space. Read More »

Property Shop Investment has a gorgeous 944-square-foot apartment available in the Hydra Avenue Tower in the City of Lights on Reem Island. This one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is on a higher floor of the building and features a master bedroom with en suite bathrooms and built-in closets. The apartment features a view of the sea and offers concierge services. Read More »

Kuwait’s leading provider of health and nutritional programs, Diet Care, said recently that it is launching its new “Elite” service -- a luxury membership plan offering gourmet, locally grown premium meal options. Diet Care specializes in lifestyle, fitness and weight-loss plans for clients and will add the new Elite plan as its 12th signature program. Read More »

The Saudi Money Expo and Conference gave out an all-new award at its 2015 edition, naming Windsor Brokers the "Most Trusted Forex Broker in the MENA Region" Oct. 16. Representatives of the Cypress-based foreign exchange brokerage took home the title in a ceremony at the luxurious Movenpick Hotel in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Windsor caters to retail and corporate forex investors. Read More »

The UAE’s Ministry of Health launched electronic common technical document program Oct. 15 to help pharmacies and health institutions share regulatory and pharmacological documents. The UAE partnered with the German e-document security software developers at EXTEDO to create the eCTD program. EXTEDO will lend its expertise in creating common web-based technical documents. Read More »

Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski is courting Emirati businesses to invest in his nation following high level trade talks with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Gruevski pointed to Macedonia’s investment-friendly climate and low cost of starting a business in order to woo potential Emirati investors. Macedonia hopes to see greater investment from the Emirates. Read More »

Kuwait residents now have a unique dining destination that brings together seven well-loved American restaurant brands at one location. The international retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya Co. opened Sidra Restaurants in Kuwait Oct. 25. Visitors can eat at American restaurants The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s, Texas Roadhouse, Shake Shack, IHOP, Pinkberry and Starbucks.   Read More »

Mattar Al Tayer, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) director general and chairman, received a Kuwaiti delegation headed by Abdulatif Al-Dikhail, chairman of Public Authority of Roads and Land Transport Kuwait, Oct. 20. The meeting discussed boosting cooperation, with Khaled Al Farhoud and Mohammed Al Hadaba, board members of the Kuwaiti Authority, also present. Read More »

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) offered the public the opportunity to buy a wholly uncut sheet of Bahraini 5 dinar banknotes Thursday. The uncut sheet of 5 dinar banknotes comes from the fourth issue of the Bahraini currency, which was released in March of 2008. They are still in circulation. CBB offered up to 500 sheets for sale and costs approximately $600. Read More »

The World Federation of Exchanges' (WFE) 55th General Assembly and Annual Meeting took place Oct. 21 in Doha, Qatar. Representatives from more than 60 countries attended the three-day gathering, which was hosted by the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE). WFE Chairman and CEO Juan Pablo Cordoba closed the meeting and invited Qatar to attend the 56th General Assembly and Annual Meeting. Read More »

The inaugural Maritime Academic Conference & Expo (MARACAD) is set to open November 9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. MARACAD's purpose is to highlight the growing importance and international profile of the growing maritime sector in the United Arab Emirates. The two-day event will gather international maritime industry leaders to hear from top experts in the field. Read More »

The Qatar-based mobile telecommunication company Ooredoo took home a whopping 29 trophies from the 2015 International Business Awards – also known as "the Stevies." Ooredoo’s 29 awards added up to make it the most recognized brand at the International Business Awards, earning the company the Grand Stevie Award. The Grand Stevie goes to the company that racks up the most wins. Read More »

Yale University Law School is the subject of recent criticism after founding a Sharia center focused on the Islamic law system using funds received from a Saudi Arabian billionaire with ties to Al Qeada. The Abdallah S. Kamel Center for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization is being founded using a $10 million donation made by Saudi Arabian banker Abdullah S. Kamel. Read More »

Non-intrusive sensing systems developer Augusta Industries Inc. registered with the Oman Joint Supplier Registration System Tuesday through the company’s wholly owned subsidiary FOX TEK Canada Inc. Fox Tek registered with Oman’s Joint Supplier Registration System (JSRS) to open up the possibility of working with prospective oil and gas clients in the Gulf nation. Read More »

A high-level delegation from Ooredoo Kuwait was on hand for the GSM Association’s Mobile 360 Middle East conference in Dubai last week, where the group networked with major global players in the telecom sector. Ooredoo Kuwait is part of the Ooredoo Group, which is one of the Middle East’s largest mobile telecommunication and ICT providers as well as a sponsor of the conference. Read More »

Dubai-based online grocery store Trolley.ae recently established a virtual store service at Dubai Metro stations. Through the virtual store, commuters can grocery shop while waiting for their transportation. This is done with a small 3D touch screen in which shoppers select items from virtual shelves, check out and choose the time and location for their items to be delivered.  Read More »

Carlson Rezidor recently added the Hormuz Grand Hotel in Muscat, Oman, to the company’s luxury Quorvus Collection line of hotels. The Hormuz Grand boasts 231 guest rooms with iconic architecture and elegant amenities. Carlson Rezidor’s Quorvus Collection is the company’s new generation of “curated” luxury hotels, which must be opulent and inspired by the modern sensibilities. Read More »

Cayan Homes Real Estate Broker LLC recently listed a large one bedroom apartment in the Cayan Cantara complex in the Dubiotech Park area. The one bedroom, two bathroom apartment offers 842 square feet of living space, covered parking, 24-hour security and a concierge to assist residents when necessary. Recreational facilities, schools and health centers are along Umm Suqueim Road. Read More »

Construction risk management firm Hill International named Simon Longley senior vice president of Hill's Construction Claims Group Wednesday. Longley will work from Hill's Dubai, United Arab Emirates, office and brings with him more than three decades of experience in construction consulting. He has worked as regional managing director with Project Advisors International. Read More »