ELAN Media said it is expanding its advertising partnership with Novo Cinemas to cover the UAE, making Elan Media, based in Dubai and Doha, the exclusive advertising partner of Novo Cinemas, which is headquartered in Dubai. “We are delighted that we have extended our relationship with Novo Cinemas to cover the UAE market,” ELAN Media CEO Jamie Ball said. Read More »

A recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC) aims to support small businesses in Qatar and notes that the two groups will partner to develop training programs and exchange information and services that offer guidance and advice from experts in the appropriate sectors. Read More »

Approximately 7,000 aviation experts landed at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) recently to attend the emirate’s 16th Airport Show and experience the latest updates from over 300 exhibitors at the three-day gathering. Advertised as the world’s most dynamic airport show, the convention boasted products and services from more than 55 nations. Read More »

Al Maha Medical personnel said a symposium featuring world leaders in medicine, learning opportunities and networking will be featured at the second annual Qatar International Medical Congress (QIMC) running through Friday in Doha. Forum topics will include prospects for manufacturing medical equipment in Qatar, recent diagnostic breakthroughs and new medical technologies. Read More »

Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, attorney general of Qatar, was elected last week to lead an international inter-governmental group dedicated to fighting corruption. Read More »

Hilal Properties Oman has listed a four-bedroom, six-bathroom villa in the Al Hail North area of Muscat for $649,350. The villa offers a gorgeous view of the sea and is very close to the beach. The four bedrooms each have en suite bathrooms, and the villa has two additional bathrooms, a fully outfitted kitchen, a maid’s room, store room and a laundry room. Read More »

Tejar Dubai Youth Council, operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Investcorp to organize a series of workshops and seminars for young entrepreneurs. The MoU aims to strengthen the coordination of the two organizations to promote the development of business skills among young entrepreneurs in Dubai. Read More »

An economic delegation from the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry left Tuesday for a three-day excursion to Italy to attract more foreign investments and industrial expertise to Abu Dhabi. The delegation includes representatives of various economic, trade, services, financial and property sectors in Abu Dhabi, as well as the heads of more than 15 companies from Abu Dhabi. Read More »

VIVA Bahrain is teaming up with CSG to develop a secure communication platform for businesses. "By partnering with CSG we are able to introduce, for our enterprise customers, a communications app that allows them to address the risks associated with widespread and increased use of consumer messaging apps," VIVA Bahrain Chief Wholesale and Enterprise Officer Saad Odeh said. Read More »

Zain Group announced plans to expand to a digital partnership with online hotel reservation booking service Booking.com, to offer rewards to it customers and take its services to a higher level. Each existing Zain customer who arranges a hotel stay via booking.zain.com will accrue data or voice messaging credits to their account, depending on their country of residence. Read More »

During Careers UAE 2016, running through Wednesdayat Dubai World Trade Centre, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is inviting Emirati jobseekers to join the organization and serve the business community while carving out successful careers. The chamber team told a large number of young jobseekers about vacancies available in its various departments. Read More »

A memorandum of understanding between professional services and investment management firm JLL and the Saudi Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to make the residential, retail, office and hospitality real estate industries in the region more transparent. JLL will work with the chamber to improve the accuracy of information gathered within the market. Read More »

Wyndham Hotel Group recently signed new development deals for two Ramada-branded properties in Oman and in Iraq. Ramada Encore Muscat Al Ghubra and Ramada Hotel & Suites Muscat Al Ghubra will accommodate visitors of Oman's capital while Ramada Plaza Najaf and Ramada Hotel & Suites Najaf will meet the lodging needs of those visiting the Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Iraq. Read More »

As Ras Al Khaimah works to build its status as a worldwide luxury destination, one new hotel is getting a lot of attention, partially based on where it’s being built. Global developer SuperCasa is building a five-star hotel on Al Marjan Island. The hotel is happening as the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority stakes out plans to bring more visitors to the emirate. Read More »

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has a revised regulation on the enforceability of netting agreements on the books. The bank issued Regulation No. 44 of 2014 regarding closeout netting under market contracts with the overall goals of reinforcing and clarifying the legal foundation for enforcing netting agreements in the kingdom. Read More »

Honeywell will roll out its latest high-tech gadgets this week at the Saudi Health exhibit in Riyadh with products designed to simplify health care and reduce errors. At the expo, running Monday through Wednesday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Honeywell's new Dolphin CT50h mobile machine will make its Middle East premiere. Read More »

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy recently held its 40th meeting at the council's headquarters to discuss the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, the energy intensity mapping and building and monitoring consumption data. Supreme Council of Energy Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum led the meeting, which was also attended by Vice Chairman Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer. Read More »

Doha is getting the first Angry Birds playground at Doha Festival City’s Family Entertainment Complex. With Qatari officials so proud to introduce the Finnish gaming company’s characters to one of their central entertainment attractions, it begs the question of how much Western and international iconography might get built into cities and what type of tourism the region is trying to attract. Read More »

New banking services offered by the Oman Arab Bank (OAB) may help companies to achieve greater control of their supply chains. OAB says the Oman Visa Smart Commercial Card is “designed to reduce administrative costs and simplify the purchase-to-pay process while giving companies enhanced capabilities when managing their business transactions.” Read More »

Leadership teams on both sides of the Atlantic are building stronger trade relationships between Orange County, Florida, and Dubai.The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), which is part of the Department of Economic Development, hosted a VIP lunch for Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Barbara Leaf, U.S. ambassador to the UAE, earlier this month. Read More »