Martindale Pharma, a pharmaceutical company based in the U.K., recently signed a distribution agreement with Faisal Musaed El Seif Saudi Pharmaceutical Co. to extend its reach into Saudi Arabia. Faisal Musaed El Seif Saudi Pharmaceutical has a long-standing relationship with Martindale Pharma, making the agreement key in growing Martindale Pharma’s global business. Read More »

Saudi Arabia's SEDCO Capital said its SEDCO Capital Real Estate Income Fund II (SCREIF II) received $118.6 million in pledges from more than 35 investors. SEDCO Capital said its second real estate income fund has received a strong response in commitments and investors include public and private sector companies, foundations, endowments, Saudi and GCC banks and individuals. Read More »

Free Wi-Fi was just part of the package for the 200-plus passengers taking advantage of Oman Air’s first leg of its new daily flight service between Muscat and London on April 12, the airline reported. Read More »

Witnessing 5.5 percent annual growth in apparel and footwear over the last half decade, Dubai’s Chamber of Commerce reported during a recent World Retail Congress that the $12.8 billion market continues to make strides. Read More »

Lee Ching-Wen, the Republic of China's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, met with members of the Saudi-Chinese Business Council (SCBC) at the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) for a discussion on how to create a better economic future for the two countries. Read More »

With the opening of four new branches, Al Borg Medical Laboratories expands its number of labs to 30. Read More »

The East Chamber recently organized an expanded meeting, inviting Eastern Province owners and managers of recruiting offices alike. Read More »

Ooredoo Global Services (OGS) and Sparkle have decided to work together toward new telecommunication services under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Read More »

ITL World, a Middle East leader in travel management, has announced the signing of an exclusive collaboration agreement with Corporate Travel Management (CTM). Read More »

The Dubai Dema Conference and Exhibition wrapped up its 16th edition this week after three very successful days. Read More »

The Omani Products Exhibition (OPEX 2016), a four-day event that took place in the Ethiopian capital Addis Abbaba, ended this week after enjoying considerable success. Read More »

Representatives from Dubai Wholesale City (DWSC) recently met with senior officials of the Dubai Customs Department to discuss cooperation in offering innovative solutions to all traders and visitors at DWSC. Read More »

Axalta Coating Systems recently began production at its expanded resin manufacturing facility in the Mexican city of Tlalnepantla. Read More »

The second day of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2016) at the Dubai International Convention Center featured lengthy discussions involving opportunities and the potential of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in viable industries. Read More »

The Ajman Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently hosted the third meeting of the board of directors of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC-UAE) Chapter in Ajman at the Fairmont Hotel. Read More »

To highlight the importance of enabling practical and effective resilience and recovery capabilities for organizations in the Middle East, Deloitte is sponsoring the sixth annual Business Continuity & Emergency Response Forum May 23-24 in Abu Dhabi. Read More »

American colleges and universities are making money in the Middle East by operating satellite campuses in Qatar, but many claim this moonlighting is not in line with the mission of public schools and in some cases is against the rules. Read More »

Newly obtained documents from Texas A&M University paint a grim portrait of low morale and lack of leadership at the school’s satellite location in Doha, Qatar. Read More »

The UAE participated in half a dozen sessions during the recent Joint Annual Meeting of Arab Financial Institutions in Bahrain. The UAE was represented by a delegation led by Minister of State for Financial Affairs Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, who was accompanied by UAE Central Bank Governor Mubarak Rashid Khamis Al Mansouri and Ministry of Finance Undersecretary Younis Haji Al Khoori. Read More »

Qatar Islamic Bank (U.K.) CEO Bert de Ruiter has been named partner of the London-based advisory and executive search firm Stormbridge International. De Ruiter has worked in the financial sector for more than two decades. His past roles have included being general manager of Qatar Islamic Bank's Doha-based wholesale banking division. Read More »