The small and medium enterprises (SME) majlis event -- a business-to-business affair dubbed "Meet The Big Boys" -- will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6. SMEs will have an opportunity to present their businesses and pitch products or services to corporations and institutions on Dec. 6 at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) headquarters in Sanabis between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Read More »

Hamad bin Khalifa University recently played host to a two-day architecture conference called “Learning from Education City” and organized by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF). Education City lies on the outskirts of Doha, and the sprawling facility represents the Qatar Foundation’s flagship development. Read More »

Qatar-based communications company Ooredoo, which serves residential and business customers throughout the nation, recently chose the Metrological Application Platform, a suite of services to launch, personalize and manage branded television apps, as its means of managing the Mozaic TV app store. Read More »

In an effort to foster already positive business relations between the nations of Bahrain and Ethiopia, officials from Ethiopia recently met with officers from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). The meeting took place at the chamber offices. Read More »

Oman Data Park is a one-stop shop for all virtual private server (VPS) hosting needs. Located in Muscat, the company offers a variety of packages for all budgets. The business is a certified data center that can offer VPS hosting and solutions services to clients throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Read More »

Kuwaiti telecommunications provider Zain served as a strategic partner in the recent eighth annual International Invention Fair Middle East. Zain officials said the company's participation was to show their dedication to Kuwaiti and Arabian youth and their interests in science. Read More »

Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation (KNPC) will host the second annual Maintenance Kuwait Summit, which runs from Feb. 7 to Feb. 10 in the city. The conference will offer Kuwait companies insight into the best strategies and solutions related to maintenance. Read More »

An all-star team of energy experts from the UAE are in Paris for the COP21 climate change conference, where they are working with world leaders to strike a global deal on climate action. The delegation is led by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. Read More »

Saudi city planners are coming together with sustainability and economic experts next week at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) for the third Cityquest-KAEC Forum. The forum aims to bring top experts under one roof to help guide the sustainable development of Saudi Arabia’s cities -- especially the KAEC megaproject that is intended to become a major regional business and lifestyle hub. Read More »

The 2015 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) Report has been released by Thomson Reuters and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, which is the private-sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank. Read More »

Citibank UAE and MasterCard partnered to launch contactless payment technology for Citi MasterCard credit card holders in the United Arab Emirates. Citi is bringing its international experience dealings in contactless payment methods to the UAE in order to expand services. The decision comes as Citi begins to see the UAE as one of the top tech markets in the Middle East. Read More »

Banking software solutions and services company Path Solutions was honored Tuesday as the Most Outstanding IT Company at the 2015 Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum (KLIFF) Awards. "This recognition exemplifies our success and our commitment to provide our clients with the most innovative Shariah-based software solutions," Path Solutions Sales Director Rohana Abdul Munim said. Read More »

Cocolis and Garden Worx, two commercial projects by fledgling entrepreneurs in Dubai with support from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently began operations. The projects were launched through the chamber's Tejar Dubai program, which provides development guidance, classroom courses, on-site training and mentoring and network opportunities to startup businesses. Read More »

Oman Air staff members in charge of business continuity duties were recently honored at an awards ceremony. The 65 employees were recognized for their exemplary work performance and achievements related to a recently completed business continuity project that began in August and involved extensive testing and training as well as the development of sweeping business continuity plans. Read More »

A five-bedroom, 8,611-square-foot townhouse in Azaiba is listed by Hilal Oman Properties for $1.03 million.The spacious home is perfect for a growing family. It features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a storeroom, laundry room and assigned parking space. Large windows in the kitchen, and light-colored tile on the floors and walls make the room seem even larger. Read More »

Qatar’s financial industry stakeholders and regulators are celebrating the launch of KAFA’A, an initiative aimed at increasing competencies across the nation’s financial sectors. Preparation for the initiative has been going on for more than a year, with the Qatar Finance and Business Academy leading the way in developing a training and competency-development framework for the nation. Read More »

The Bahrain Consumer Protection Society (BCPS) and Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) are considering joining together to form a joint committee. BCCI Chariman Khalid Almoayed met recently with BCPS President Majed Nasser Sharaf at the BCPS offices in Bait Al Tijjar to discuss the possible collaboration to raise awareness and ensure the rights of all market players. Read More »

Bahrain and Oman are working to develop stronger business ties with a delegation of Omani economic officials recently visiting the Bahrain Investors Center. Oman’s delegation was led by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, and Industry Ahmed Hassan and e-government CEO Salim Alzoreiky. The visit was intended to highlight areas where the two nations can find common investments. Read More »

Big Bus Tours, the world’s largest open-top sightseeing bus tour company, kicked off a new tour in the ‘Oasis City’ of Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. The tour began operations Wednesday, UAE's National Day. The Big Bus Tours’ package includes a full day tour that covers eight major Al Ain stops including Al Qattara, Qasr Al Muwaiji, the National Museum and Al Ain Palace. Read More »

For the eighth year running, Euromoney magazine has honored Saudi British Bank (SABB) as its Best Cash Management Provider in Saudi Arabia for 2015. The award was partly based on feedback from SABB customers. "SABB remains committed to delivering top quality services and is focused on creating innovative and tailored solutions," SABB General Manager of Commercial Banking Majed Al-Gwaiz said. Read More »