In a major step to develop programs for the protection of intellectual property and consumer rights in the UAE, Souq.com recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai. Read More »

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts recently named Todd Cilano as its new regional vice president and general manager to oversee the Four Seasons Hotel Doha and supervise operations in Mauritius, Seychelles and Johannesburg and the Serengeti Lodge in Tanzania. Cilano previously was regional vice president and general manager of Four Seasons Resort Mauritius. Read More »

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) said Tuesday that it has acquired a controlling interest in Ashtead Technology, a global provider of underwater equipment and services to the offshore oil and gas industry. APICORP, which made the transaction in collaboration with Buckthorn Partners, said the acquisition aligns with its diversification objectives Read More »

The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently sponsored a seminar titled “The Role of Arbitration in Settling Disputes” for Kuwaiti lawyers at Dubai’s Millennium Plaza Hotel. The training session emphasized commercial arbitration on a global scale and its impact on resolving trade disagreements. Read More »

Located in Dubai's sought-after Springs 2 residential development, near the Springs Town Centre, this stunning villa boasts a spacious floor plan with 1,690 square feet of living space and stylish upgrades throughout. The villa has an open floor plan on the ground floor that includes a sizable family room, a private study and an open gourmet kitchen. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry claimed the Best Result for the Customer Satisfaction award and the Innovative Idea award at the 19th session of the Dubai Government Excellence Program at the Dubai World Trade Center. The Dubai chamber was first in Customer Satisfaction, with a score of 95.9 percent, the highest score ever recorded in the category. Read More »

Bahrain's Tamkeen and the U.K.'s Mowgli Foundation have teamed up to launch an entrepreneurial mentoring program for Bahraini entrepreneurs. A workshop, already underway, marks the beginning of the program. The mentoring relationships formed will provide entrepreneurs with mentors for an entire year, giving them better chances of succeeding in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Read More »

Australia Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ralph Peter King recently met with Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) Chairperson Abdulrahman Al Zamil to discuss potential trade development between the two nations. Increased mutual economic development appears feasible in the near future as the two officials discussed strategies for joint ventures and potential partnerships. Read More »

Leminar Air Conditioning Company WLL of Kuwait, a distributor of HVAC and plumbing products, has signed a distribution agreement with Georg Fischer Piping Systems of Switzerland to distribute its piping systems in Kuwait. The agreement will expand the portfolio of international brands for Leminar while providing Georg Fischer with Leminar's comprehensive distribution network. Read More »

Abdulhakeem Al Shemeri, a member of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Executive Committee who heads the Bahraini-Saudi Joint Business Council, and Hasan Kamal, who heads the BCCI's real estate committee, recently discussed sending a delegation from Bahrain’s real estate sector to Saudi Arabia in an effort to stimulate business transactions between the countries. Read More »

Plans to launch the College for Business and Entrepreneurship at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), a flagship program aimed at raising the bar for prospective Saudi Arabian business leaders, were announced last week in Riyadh. The College for Business and Entrepreneurship is the brainchild of Babson Global, Lockheed Martin, the Saudi Arabia Economic Offset Program and KAEC. Read More »

EQUATE Petrochemical Company, which sponsored Kuwait Oil & Gas Summit 2016, said further development in connection with other regions is needed to take advantage of the Middle East’s 40 percent share of global gas reserves. The summit boasts participation from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation as well as other international oil, gas, petrochemical, scientific and academic entities. Read More »

Those who want to live in The Pearl have a fantastic opportunity with the listing of a three-bedroom, 1,829-square-foot apartment in Qanat Quartier by Property Hunter Luxury Real Estate for $840,378. The large apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and living spaces that are perfect for entertaining friends or spending time with family members. Read More »

The 10th World Retail Congress gathering in Dubai celebrated the winners of World Retail Awards 2016. “The World Retail Awards are an integral part of the World Retail Congress as they set the benchmark for recognizing excellence and highlighting outstanding accomplishment within the industry,” Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Hamad Buamim said. Read More »

A committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) conferred with Bahrain Health Minister Faeqa bint Said Al-Saleh to review areas of mutual interest regarding trends and needs of the kingdom’s medical sector. The discussions included ways to help new doctors make connections in their fields and facilitating partnerships between investors and worthwhile projects. Read More »

Oman Ministry of Tourism Undersecretary Maitha Al Mahrouq is heading a ministry delegation to IMEX 2016, a global trade fair for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) sector that begins Tuesday in Frankfurt, Germany. IMEX 2016 will give the ministry the opportunity to showcase the sultanate to the MICE sector as an ideal destination in the region. Read More »

Technology powerhouse Siemens is showcasing the ergonomics and energy-efficient lighting as two of the many upgrades at its new Kuwait office in Kuwait City’s Ardiya area to support the company’s rapid regional growth. Over the last five years, Siemen’s Kuwait team has increased by 10 percent. The new base reflects Siemens’ commitment to environmental responsibility. Read More »

Dubai’s Oman Trading International (OTI) has selected GlobalView's direct interface program to manage its oil and refined products trading business. Using GlobalView, OTI can instantly access data in real time to drive their Allegro 8 ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) platform, which captures transactions, performs logistical tasks and fulfills compliance regulations. Read More »

AGMC (Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre), the leading BMW Group importer for Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, said it plans to expand with an upscale auto dealership in Dubai's Motor City region. The 100,000-square-foot facility, designed as a high-end showroom for BMW and MINI vehicles, will serve as the first such site in the growing Motor City area. Read More »

Extreme stair climbing proved productive for 18 Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry staffers who completed the Dubai Holding SkyRun. Preparation for the event allowed chambe?r workers to scale all 52 flights in record time, raising $1,225 in support of Al Jalila Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization promoting medical education and research in the UAE. Read More »