Alpen Capital recently published its Gulf Cooperation Council Construction Industry Report, including updates on the construction industry in the GCC that gives details about the construction industry's market structure and infrastructure. Read More »

For those interested in living in the heart of Dubai, Sotheby’s International Realty has just listed a two-bedroom, two-bathroom 1,030-square-foot apartment in the second tower of the 29 Boulevard development in downtown Dubai, for $953,003. Read More »

Doha, Qatar-based online business directory ezyQatar.com is offering classified advertising to customers in Doha selling ceramic tile and computer supplies. EzyQatar.com creates a one-stop shop for those looking for businesses to provide specific services. Read More »

ARCADIS, a natural and built asset design and consultancy firm, has started work on a $22.3 million USD contract to design and coordinate the architectural finishes for 10 of the 13 new underground stations being built as part of the massive Oman Rail project, the deisel-powered national railway network poised to transform the Gulf region. Read More »

This upgraded type 2M villa comes with maid's quarters and a study and is vacant and ready to be occupied. The villa offers a large open plan living area and kitchen diner, in addition to a large garden, which is great for entertaining and for the children, wooden flooring and a fresh coat of paint. Read More »

The nation’s state-owned oil company is eliminating direct agreements with partner companies in favor of taking bids from all qualified providers. The policy change is part of an effort to foster more fair and equal competition in the Qatari market. Read More »

Dublin's ESB won a $19 million contract to manage construction on an efficient gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Saudi Arabia. It also signed a nearly $14 million deal to work on Bahrain’s new Electricity Transmission System Development Project. Read More »

The new mall will be on Wakrah Road near the center of the city of Al Wakrah. The 538,195-square-feet space will feature high-end luxury stores, a hypermarket, international restaurants, food outlets, coffee shops, and a sports and recreational club. Read More »

Dubai-based Integrc is a privately owned provider of governance, risk and compliance services to companies that use Statutory Accounting Principles. EY is a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. The deal is expected to be finalized by Aug. 1. Read More »

Economic sectors that will be highlighted in the report include transportation, logistics and tourism. Also covered will be ways Oman can promote the incentives available to investors, such as low tax rates and easy-to-work-with regulatory boards. Read More »

The honorees were Kuwait’s most successful at selling Etihad’s premium cabins aboard its fleet of Airbus A380s. Top honors were awarded to the first Kuwaiti firm to book Etihad’s ultra-luxury, three-room suite, The Residence, onboard the A380 aircraft. Read More »

Other exhibitors from Oman will include Oman Air, Al Bustan Palace Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Chedi Muscat, Shangri-Barr Al JissLa's ah Resort & Spa, Tour Oman, Bahwan Travels and 1001 Events. The Meetings Show will be held in London from July 7 through 9. Read More »

Joyalukkas Exchange, an Indian firm well known as a jewelry outlet, moved into the money exchange business in 2006 as a way to provide foreign currency exchange and remittance services to the many expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More »

Al Zaeem Commercial Realtors has listed a studio apartment in the Hydra Avenue development on Reem Island for $157,909. The apartment features central air conditioning, 24-hour security and plenty of storage, with several built-in wardrobes. Read More »

UAE purchased more than 700,000 pairs of shoes from Brazil this year compared to just more than 400,000 in 2014. Saudi Arabia’s market for Brazilian shoes witnessed a similar, albeit more modest, phenomenon with $7.9 million in Brazilian shoes purchased. Read More »

Twenty representatives from Bahrain’s businesses and government ministries were introduced to basic principles for the successful launch, scale up and leadership of small enterprises during weeklong course. They will then use skills to train others. Read More »

Predicted to grow by approximately 5 percent in the next year, Malaysia’s economy is one of the fastest developing in the world. That makes it attractive to Oman’s non-oil exporting businesses, which also could help diversify the country's economy. Read More »

Al Khalifa spoke of major threats to Bahrain’s economy and rapid globalization of the world economy. The prime minister said new policies must be based on a detailed study of those issues to align financial policy with well-informed strategic planning. Read More »

The company received high honors in the Skytrax Awards, being named Airline of the Year for the second year running, and the third time in all. Qatar Airways also topped the categories for Best Airline in the Middle East and Best Business Class Seat. Read More »

Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates' national airline, recently presented awards to top travel agents in Kuwait. Among the awards was a special honor for the first agency to sell the airline's premium package, "The Residence by Etihad," in Kuwait. Read More »