Most of us still have not donned the Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) headset, but in one of the major centers of global innovation, the high-tech and big-money city of Dubai, the move toward VR in various industries is alive and well. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Ghana office recently hosted a networking luncheon for regional emissaries in Accra, Ghana. Ambassadors from Nigeria, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ivory Coast and Benin joined private sector business representatives and the Burkina Faso Chamber of Commerce to hear presentations from Dubai Chamber officials. Read More »

Bahrain Institute of Public Administration Executive Director of Learning and Development Ishaq Amin Al-Koohej said BIPA's global agents provide Bahrain's public civil servants with excellent training programs developed to cope with BIPA's strategy of improving government performance to achieve sustainable development during a meeting with Australian Human Resources Institute's CEO. Read More »

Dubai trade stands to benefit from upgraded security software in the form of UnionPay International certification, an official bank card personalization program developed by Oberthur Technologies (OT), a global provider of embedded security software products and services. Dubai has invested in the technology to make financial transactions for visitors as smooth as possible. Read More »

A training program, “Basics and Principals of Computer,”  for 18 attendees from the Qatari Cultural Social Center for the Deaf recently ended with a ceremony at the Qatar Chamber. Qatar Chamber Director General Saleh Hamad Al Sharqi said the chamber is eager to work with all individuals to build skills and develop the potential of those who live within the region. Read More »

Located in Dubai's sought-after The Springs development, this stylish corner villa sits on a large lot and boasts a bright and airy floor plan with 1,792 square feet of living space. The villa is flanked by two large lakes that provide excellent views. The floor plan includes spacious living and dining areas, a study and a tasteful kitchen. Read More »

Ramsey Jurdi becomes the sixth partner of the Middle East litigation, arbitration and investigation team at global law firm DLA Piper. "The Middle East is fast becoming a major hub for international trade ... we are seeing an increasing amount of ... regulation in the region, on which our clients require guidance," Henry Quinlan, head of the DLA Piper Middle East team, said. Read More »

Omantel recently reached a milestone when its 4G LTE technology achieved peak speeds of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps), symbolizing a giant step forward for Oman’s technology. Omantel Chief Operating Officer Samy Ahmed Al Ghassany said that impressive results of a successful trial run means that Oman is closer to achieving 5G, or fifth generation wireless networking. Read More »

Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSC) Chairman Abdulrahman Al Zamil recently met with Alioune Sar, who serves as Senegal’s commerce minister, to consider economic relations between the two nations. Sar said that Senegal’s newly-approved social and economic development plan encompasses potential private sector growth in Saudi Arabia and Senegal. Read More »

Riyadh-based Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has extended its partnership with Intelsat S.A. with a contract to deliver satellite services on Intelsat 15, situated at 85.15 degrees east. The agreement enables STC to expand services and develop networks in banking, government and energy sectors throughout Saudi Arabia and furthers its existing business relationship with Intelsat. Read More »

Abu Dhabi's Reem Mall recently earned an Estidama 2 Pearl Design Rating from the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council, a rating that recognizes the $1 billion shopping development for its sustainable design. The new mall, located on Reem Island, has been designed to ensure minimal energy and water use. The building's walls, roof and glazing were offer high-efficient insulation. Read More »

Dubai-centered dubizzle recently announced three new leadership staff appointments in its quest to remain the emirates’ preeminent online ad space and service provider. Jean-Pierre Mondalek will be general manager of motors, Vineet Singla becomes general manager of new business and product director and Anthony Blackford will be the head of display advertising. Read More »

Star Real Estate has listed a three-story villa on Amwaj Island overlooking the beach for $596,532. The villa includes four bedrooms and lots of storage. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, built-in wardrobes and a balcony with a great view of the sea. There are two other bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and parking for one vehicle. Read More »

 Dubizzle’s first northern emirates property report, comparing rental and sale price trends in the first quarter of  2016 to the same period last year across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, indicates that the property sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen an overall decline in prices. The rental market, however, has experienced less of a decline than the sale sector. Read More »

A seminar designed to show the proper way of purchasing and storing food products will be held by the Food and Agriculture sector committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Bahrain Charity at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Al Mahoos - Manama at the head office of Bahrain Charity. Read More »

Property Shop Investment has listed a studio unit in the Al Khaleej Village gated community in Al Ghadeer for $136,145. The apartment has a fantastic view of the community’s shared pool from its large balcony. The 456-square-foot apartment includes a bathroom with a soaking tub and shower, large mirror and cabinets along one wall, which is covered in red subway tiles. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently honored its 15 best exporters, distributing trophies and certificates for their accomplishments in areas that included export worth and number of market sectors. Dubai Chamber Chairman Majid Saif Al Ghurair presented each business with their respective honors at the Exporter of the Month event in the chamber offices.  Read More »

Facial and fingerprint identification has made a quantum leap in Kuwait’s financial sector with Gulf Bank becoming the region’s first to embrace biometric authentication using Daon’s IdentityX platform, a high-security verification solution for retail customers.Gulf Bank upgraded its digital security system to provide Kuwaiti customers with Daon’s mobile biometric authentication system. Read More »

Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) recently joined forces with U.S. and UAE consultants for a Masterclass, two-day seminar, titled “The Convergence of the Halal Market and Islamic Capital,” to educate participants on Islamic finance. Sponsors included New York-based research/advisory firm Dinar Standard and the Waqf Fund of the Central Bank of Bahrain. Read More »

New spray foam insulation products have been created by Honeywell and Bayer Pearl that can be used in residential and business structures in Saudi Arabia to improve energy efficiency. Energy demand is expected to double by 2030 in the kingdom due to the boom in the region’s population, and new thermal insulation requirements have been imposed to support Saudi Vision 2030. Read More »