At least 150 U.S. companies will showcase their technologies, equipment and services from Nov. 8 to Nov. 12 at the Dubai Airshow. Several U.S. aerospace and aviation companies, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, will be present at the event. The last airshow, held in 2013, featured more than 1,000 exhibitors for 60 countries and drew more than 60,000 attendees.  Read More »

Hunt and Harris Estates Dubai has listed a currently vacant and fully furnished five bedroom villa in the Al Hamra Village area of Ras Al Khaimah for sale. The villa offers stunning views of a golf course and is located near the beach, the Dubai marina, shopping centers and restaurants. The 3,672-square-foot villa offers five bedrooms,  a maid’s room and a study room. Read More »

The first edition of Middle East Association Congress (MEAC) will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC ) on April 5 and 6 next year under the theme "Creating opportunities, Associations and beyond." The congress aims to bring regional and international leaders from GCC, Middle East, America and Europe together to share experiences and improve networking. Read More »

Aiming to strengthen relations with companies and public entities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Abu Chamber of Commerce's Services Sector Committee is promoting a number of activities and meetings to present its services and also support the development of the  private sector in the region. The committee's series of meetings aligns with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision of 2030. Read More »

The Middle East’s enterprises need to recruit higher level strategists to drive digital transformations, chief information officers from around the globe told attendees at the GITEX Technology Week in Dubai this week. Experts assembled at GITEX noted that advancing new technologies and collaboration will do much to develop the Smart Cities regional leaders aim to create. Read More »

The Middle East’s enterprises need to recruit higher level strategists to drive digital transformations, chief information officers from around the globe told attendees at the GITEX Technology Week in Dubai this week. Experts assembled at GITEX noted that advancing new technologies and collaboration will do much to develop the Smart Cities regional leaders aim to create. Read More »

IKEA Saudi Arabia was launched by FLOW, a logistics company, Tuesday in King Abdullah Economic City. The development will open in two phases: The first will have the capacity to pick, pack and dispatch 1,800 orders per day by February 2017, while the second will handle as many as 5,000 orders per day a few months after phase 1. Fahd Al-Rasheed welcomed the new company to the city. Read More »

This spacious three-bedroom apartment is in Tower H in Dubai's sought-after Executive Towers development. The apartment features an open floor plan with 2,088 square feet of living space, and includes a large combination living and dining room, as well as a stunning modern kitchen that has striking countertops, handsome dark-colored cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Read More »

Airside terminal and airport solutions provider Honeywell presented insights on global aviation and end-to-end airport technologies this week at the Emerging Airports Conference and Exhibtion (EACE) at the Regency Hotel in Al Bidaa, Kuwait. The 5th annual conference saw Honeywell representatives presenting "Inspiring Better Smart Airports" to attending dignitaries. Read More »

A franchise agreement between the 3D printing companies Materialise and 3DVinci Creations at the Dubai GITEX tech show resulted in the official launch Sunday of the i.materialise 3D Printing platform in the UAE. This agreement has linked the UAE-based 3D-printing technology company 3DVinci Creations with Materialise, the Belgium-based provider of Additive Manufacturing software. Read More »

The Al Areen Palace & Spa of Bahrain will continue expanding its resort amenities and the Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park. While the Al Areen Palace & Spa will offer an array of holistic treatments in addition to Bahrain's longest cascading pool as well as dining alfresco, the Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park will add rides, restaurants and other infrastructure improvements. Read More »

Global Equity International Inc., a financial consultancy firm, partnered with the Middle East Prospect Exhibition (MEPEX) Oct. 14. As part of the deal, Global Equity International will act as the exclusive financial partner for MEPEX and oversee capital raising, advisory and public listings for all of the MEPEX participants. MEPEX aims to be a "one-stop shop." Read More »

Saudi Home Loans recently adopted 3i Infotech's mainline solutions to enhance the company’s business operations. SHL is now equipped with capabilities to manage internal systems, data management and human resource management. To accomplish that, SHL will be using 3i Infotech’s suite of advanced business softwares: ORION, KASTLE Universal Lending (ULS) and KASTLE Treasury. Read More »

Ixtel is now responsible for providing video solutions for Qumu, enterprise video creators, in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Qumu is a platform that offers video content in a platform that features advanced video capabilities for enterprises and media companies. With the new partnership, the company expects to improve its productivity and efficiency. Read More »

Mumtalakat named Benjo Vanlaarhoven as the new general manager for tourism company @bahrain Oct. 12. Benjo will be responsible for working with key stakeholders in the private and public sectors. Vanlaarhoven has more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry and has played roles on corporate travels, managing corporate travel, leisure travel and MICE travels. Read More »

British Orchard Nursery, the UAE's chain of private preschools, was honored with two international awards in recognition of its groundbreaking and forward-thinking early childhood education practices. British Orchard won the Golden Peacock Global Award for Innovation Management and a European Assembly Socrates award in recognition of Intellectual Development of Society. Read More »

The American Middle East Institute convened in Pittsburgh for its eighth annual Health & Technology Forum with special segments on Doing Business in the Middle East and a featured presentation from Oman’s Minister of Health. The conference featured presenters from Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Oman. It concluded with keynote remarks by CNN host and author Fareed Zakaria. Read More »

American BBQ restaurant chain Famous Dave's will open its first franchise outside North America in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a partnership with Tablez Food, Famous Dave's will open four restaurants in United Arab Emirates, with the first one expected to open in Abu Dhabi in 2016. Famous Dave's is the first BBQ restaurant to feature in Tablez Food's portfolio. Read More »

The Dubai Airshow will be held Nov. 8 to Nov. 12 and present Qatar Airways' four new generation aircrafts: the Gulfstream G650ER, B787 Dreamliner, A380 aircraft. Gulfstream G650ER will be showcased on Nov. 8 and feature two cabins and 13 seats that can be turned into flat beds. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner can hold 22 guests in business class and 232 passengers in economy class. Read More »

During an extended meeting between the Abu Dhabi Chamber officials and the Indian Trade Mission, the Chamber underscored the significance of partnership between Emirati and Indian industrial companies. Al-Rumaithi highlighted the Abu Dhabi Chamber's efforts to improve the commercial relationship between the two countries, and today, 30 Emirati companies hold investments in India. Read More »