The international law firm Morgan Lewis has strengthened its international finance capabilities with the addition of Tarek El-Assra as a partner in Dubai. With his background handling matters for clients in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, El-Assra will collaborate with the firm’s global finance, debt capital markets, and restructuring teams around the globe. Read More »

Per a recent announcement, Mohamed Talaat has been named the new vice president for EMC Egypttoday, as a result of which he will be gaining responsibility for the Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt and Libya coverage areas; Talaat will be based out of Riyadh and will be responsible for the company's strategy to strengthen both the business environment and overall economic opportunities in each of these countries. Read More »

Topaz Energy and Marine has purchased two Subsea vessels from Vard Brattvaag in Norway, which are worth approximately $115 million (USD) and are set to include 120-ton heave compensated offshore crane, capable of reaching depths as low as 3,000 meters below sea level; the vessels were developed for light subsea construction with intervention duties, and they are expected to be delivered sometime in 2017. Read More »

This stylish, two-story villa is tucked onto a cozy and well-landscaped lot in Dubai's sought-after The Springs residential development. Boasting a spacious open floor plan with 2,246 square feet of living space and stunning, unobstructed lake views, this villa has great features and amenities throughout. The main floor has a combination living and dining room. Read More »

A recently issued HSBC survey shows the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is among the top ten most popular destinations for expatriates in the world; the survey indicates the UAE's diverse business landscape and position as an economic hub in the Middle East continue to make the Gulf nation an attractive destination for expats from across the world. Read More »

Qatar is showcasing its national commitment to environmental sustainability and healthy, plentiful food for all as part of the Weill Cornell Medical College’s (WCMC-Q) Qatar Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015; Expo Milano is this year’s World’s Fair and is one of the biggest events of its kind in the world, with more than 140 participating countries and 20 million visitors over a six-month period. Read More »

Ooredoo recently announced the acquisition of a new spectrum frequency (LTE 800) that will improve 4G coverage, doubling its capacity. The upgrade is part of the company's three-year, $124 million modernization strategy to improve its service. Currently, data service coverage is provided via LTE 1800 (4G) and UMTS 900 (3G) spectrum. LTE 800 is being added around Muscat. Read More »

Qatar Duty Free announced Sept. 21 that Sudish Sukumaran is the 20th winner of its $1 million prize in the Millionaire Draw held at Hamad International Airport in Doha.Qatar Duty Free, a shopping emporium in Qatar’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, also said that Abdullah Al Shareef won the drawing for a Bentley Continental GT Speed. Read More »

The Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority has issued an investment license to General Electric to enable the global company to establish the GE Kuwait Technology Center as a limited liability Kuwaiti company, Times Kuwait reported. The technology center will receive an investment of approximately $82.9 million to encourage research and development in energy generation in Kuwait. Read More »

One of Saudi Aramco's subsidiaries, called Aramco Overseas Company, has signed a joint venture agreement with the German specialty chemicals company Lanxess to create a new synthetic rubber company, splitting everything in half; the new company would develop, produce, market, sell and distribute the synthetic rubber used in the global tire industry, auto-parts manufacturing and a wide range of other applications. Read More »

La Meron has announced the opening of its first shop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE); specializing in everything to do with fashion and accessories, the company opened its first store in India back in 1990, but, after being met with considerable business success, La Meron is starting its expansion and opening its very first shop located outside of India. Read More »

This year’s overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices for goods in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been on the rise over the past two years; a CPI report measures the change in the price for a basket of consumer goods and services commonly purchased by households, and the CPI in the UAE has increased by 0.92 percent between the end of July and August just this year, while it increased by nearly five percent compared to its value at the end of Aug. 2014. Read More »

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation plans to expand privatization programs in the nation’s aviation sector to accommodate the rapid growth of passenger numbers; Sulaiman Al-Hamdan, president of GACA, said that the authority’s move to privatize a number of international and national airports is aimed at improving services and raising overall quality for airline passengers. Read More »

Bahrain's reputation for education and its location near the Gulf Cooperation Council countries makes the country a potential market for Metropolia UAS, which has had several contacts related to education export with the public and private sector.  The Bahrainian princess' visit reinforces the country's interest in the potential cooperation opportunities with Finland. Read More »

The conference will discuss the key developments and innovations in pharmacy practice from regulations to innovative technologies--an important step toward developing the region’s pharmacy industry. Best practice in the GCC’s pharmaceutical industry has seen great strides recently, especially in the last decade as pharmacists have moved toward a more patient-centric approach. Read More »

Luxury awaits the new resident of the newly available one-bedroom apartment in the Chateau Aces complex in Jumeirah Village Circle. A 982-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bath has been listed by Limitless Real Estate for $243,227.  Read More »

Scientists in Tubingen recently found evidence that suggests even though there are two kinds of malaria parasites, only one infects several host species in the Amazon region. Read More »

Qatar’s Logistic Committee and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce have reached an agreement to protect the interests of the beneficiaries of land grants at the Birkat Al Awamir Logistic Area Project. The project is the largest logistics and industrial project in the country's south and is aimed at encouraging the private sector to contribute to Qatar National Vision 2030. Read More »

A large villa with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a fully outfitted kitchen and laundry room is available in the Jasra neighborhood of Manama. A garden offers a place to relax and two covered parking spaces provide the convenience of keeping two vehicles safe from the elements. A separate laundry room and maid’s room ensure that a family can keep their home in tip-top shape. Read More »

In an effort to expand it services internationally and to also support growth within health care and hospitality markets in the Arabian Peninsula, Vocera Communications Inc. has opened an office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates."Thought leaders in the Arabian Peninsula have a vision to create and sustain centers of excellence in health care," Vocera CEO Brent Lang said. Read More »