Kuwaiti Manager, a subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House (KFH), recently carried out the inauguration ceremony of the Wadi Alsabeel Commercial Complex. Read More »

Bank Nizwa recently showed its support of the growing logistics and transportation industry in Oman by sponsoring the South Al Batinah Logistics Hub Forum. Read More »

The first Women Investors Meeting will be held Feb. 22, during which time recipients of the Princess Lolowah bint Abdulaziz Award will be honored. Read More »

According to a recent report on the real estate sector in Dubai, residential and commercial transaction volume witnessed a fourth-quarter increase — the first of 2015. Read More »

The fourth edition of BCCI Business Roundup, hosted by the Enterprise Initiative Center of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry in conjunction with the Business Women Committee, will be held Tuesday in Bait Al Tijjar. The event will be featuring top businesswomen and entrepreneurs speaking about their personal experiences and successes. Read More »

LS Keep Moving Inc. has listed a luxury one-bedroom apartment in Sabban Towers in one of Qatar’s most sought-after communities, The Pearl, for $587,756.The apartment features gorgeous views of sunsets, the water and the surrounding areas. The apartment offers large living spaces and a fully equipped kitchen that features a stove, refrigerator and Corian work surfaces.  Read More »

The Education Committee of Qatar Chamber is appealing to newspapers to be fair and factual in reports involving private schools, asking journalists to confirm all the facts before publishing information. The committee said each private school should elect a communications representative to speak with the press and be responsible for verifying information related to the school. Read More »

A business delegation from the Philippines consisting of 14 companies in the food and beauty and cosmetics industries were greeted Thursday in Al Majlis Hall by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The chamber had invited its members as well as any interested business owners to use the business-to-business event as a networking opportunity with the delegation. Read More »

Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry leaders and Bahraini officials recently met with Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg in Bait Al Tijjar Chairman Adviser Arbi Abubakarov to discuss preparations for hosting a Russian delegation in April. The Russian delegation visiting in April is expected to include government officials and business leaders. Read More »

The Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) said that commercial concealment was the topic of a meeting between Ministry of Commerce Commercial Fraud Combat Department General Director Omar Al Sehebani and CSC National Committee on Trade Chairperson Sulaiman Al Ayeeri. The two officials discussed the impacts that commercial concealment has on the country. Read More »

Dolphin Energy reached an agreement this week with Abu Dhabi Ports to accommodate Dolphin Energy's emergency pipeline repair system (EPRS) in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad). Under this agreement, the 11.2-acre facility will house the EPRS equipment that will enable Dolphin Energy to address any damage to subsea pipelines in the Kizad area. Read More »

FGB, formerly First Gulf Bank, registered significant growth in 2015 by achieving a record net profit of $1.64 billion. The bank found its total income increase by 6 percent in the year, signifying its 16th successive year of profitability. Read More »

Ooredoo has entered into a deal to provide Al Raffd Fund's Sanad Service Centers across Oman with enhanced Internet services. "SMEs make up almost 90 percent of Oman's burgeoning business sector, making it vital that we provide them with the products, services and support they need to continue to thrive and support the nation's development," Ooredoo CEO Greg Young said. Read More »

This is a great opportunity to live at The Pearl: LS Keep Moving has listed a two-bedroom apartment in Sabban Towers for $782,676. The apartment is perfect for individuals who enjoy the views of nature and the sunsets. The apartment offers large living spaces and a fully equipped kitchen. The apartment has breathtaking views of sunsets, the water and surrounding areas. Read More »

The Arabia CSR Network recently kicked off the ninth cycle of the Arabia CSR Awards. The awards recognize companies that demonstrate a commitment toward corporate responsibility, social accountability and sustainability. “The Arabia CSR Awards are seen as the Arab region’s own benchmark in CSR," Arabia CSR Network President and CEO Habiba Al Marashi said. Read More »

The Dubai International Financial Centre launched its newly redesigned, interactive website that aims to improve the user experience for those desiring more information about the DIFC. The new website, www.difc.ae, now features an interactive and life-like map of the center which specifies the location and details of art galleries, event spaces and conference facilities. Read More »

Global Equity International Inc. subsidiary Global Equity Partners Plc., which has offices in Dubai, recently named Kevin Wynn as a new team member. Global Equity Partners is a financial advisory services company that provides support needed to move businesses forward. Wynn will help attract new clients as he has obtained a large number of financial contacts over the years. Read More »

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) participated in a conference supported by Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to develop ways to improve productivity and efficiency through different governmental authorities, strengthen the knowledge of investment procedures and build a structure to educate those interested in the investment industry. Read More »

The United Nations said this week that the Qatar Development Fund has agreed to support Foundational and Short Term (FaST) activities in areas of Darfur supported by the United Nations Fund for Recovery, Reconstruction and Development. A total of $88.5 million will be supplied by Qatar, which is approximately half of the $177.4 million needed to fund the entire FaST program. Read More »

Telecommunications operator Zain Group, based in Kuwait, is participating in the 2016 EFG Sailing Arabia - The Tour (SATT), which kicked off in Dubai on Monday. “The remarkable third-place finish by the Zain sailing team in 2015 has spurred us on to seek further success in this year’s race," Zain Group CEO Scott Gegenheimer said. SATT is the leading offshore race in the Gulf region. Read More »