Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) showed its dedication to corporate citizenship by supporting the recent Bahrain International Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2016 organized by the Bahrain CSR Society. “Alba believes in its responsibility towards the community in which its operates and as an active corporate citizen,” Alba Chief Financial Officer Ali Al Baqali said. Read More »

Cityscape Qatar 2016, the nation's premier real estate event slated for April 26-28 at Doha’s Exhibition and Convention Center, will be offering attendees more than 90 prime exhibitors. The fifth annual event strives to connect investors and buyers, closing any gaps in the residential, commercial and mixed-use markets as Qatar continues its pattern of developmental growth. Read More »

Oman Investment and Finance Co. (OIFC) and Ooredoo recently agreed to collaborate in debt collection services, building on a previous contract and the convenience afforded by OIFC branches and bill payment machines throughout Oman. By combining their resources, the two companies can increase convenience for customers who now will be able to pay bills at any of OIFC’s 45 branches.. Read More »

Asteco-Haxxon has listed a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Land’s Skycourts Towers complex for $258,639. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, which will be available in early 2017, offers 1,290 square feet of living space and a balcony that has a private Jacuzzi. The apartment also has built-in wardrobes and central air conditioning. Read More »

Saudi-New Zealand business relations recently received a boost when the Council of Saudi Chambers and New Zealand Middle East Business Council signed a memorandum of understanding to create a Saudi-New Zealand Business Council. The initiative is expected to enhance bilateral trade relations. The Saudi-New Zealand joint council will meet regularly in Riyadh and Wellington. Read More »

Bahrain-based Batelco has provided a fully furnished teleport to Bahrain as part of its commitment to provide top quality teleport services to satellite and VSAT operators and putting the country on the map globally when it comes to satellite operations. Batelco was recently welcomed as an Industry Patron Member by the World Teleport Association due to the company’s achievements. Read More »

India's Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council has been encouraging Indian information and communications technology exporters to participate in the 26th International IT, Telecom and Technology Exhibition COMEX BUSINESS 2016 to encourage trade relations. COMEX is running through Saturday at the Oman International Exhibition Center. Read More »

A leading engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance contractor in Qatar has named 3W Networks as telecom and security systems integrator for an industrial water management project in Ras Laffan Industrial City.The purpose of the project is to increase the reuse of wastewater by treating the water from the sulphur recovery units (SRUs), boiler blow downs and sewer. Read More »

Adwar Enterprises has listed a large, luxurious villa for sale in Umm Salal Ali for $782,673. The large villa is perfect for a growing family and offers more than 4,000 square feet of living space. The outside of the villa has a unique look – neutral colored brick with stucco, dark brown doors with inlaid designs and a hanging light to illuminate the entryway. Read More »

Scoring exceptionally well in most parameters for ‘Muslim-friendly travel’ in the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2016, Qatar maintained its position as the fifth most popular destination in the global Muslim travel market Read More »

The second edition of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Middle East Forum, which took place in Dubai recently, urged companies in the region to maintain rigorous processes and continually updated technology to prevent the loss of their payment and customer data, particularly in its burgeoning e-commerce and mobile commerce spaces. Read More »

BlackBerry Limited (BBRY) recently signed a distribution agreement that allows UAE-based Fast Telecom to offer BlackBerry devices to customers in the Middle East region. BBRY and its partnership with Fast Telecom means residents in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt and Morocco will have access to BlackBerry products. Read More »

Global content specialist MEC Wavemaker combined content strategy, social, partnerships, SEO and creative services to recently launch in 10 markets, including the Middle East. MEC Wavemaker, which aims to create content that improves a brand's performance, driving insights and offering recommendations to optimize performance, plans to launch in 20 more markets later this year. Read More »

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Director General Mohammed Helal Al-Muhairi recently spoke before an audience gathered to assess oil prices, the economic climate and their effects on the nation’s private industry. Al-Muhairi summarized Abu Dhabi’s current economic stance during a seminar titled “The Emerging Market Slowdown, Low Oil Prices and the Abu Dhabi Private Sector.” Read More »

The third edition of the Global PR Summit Middle East on June 1 and 2 in Bahrain is expected to draw public relations and communications experts from such businesses as Google, MasterCard, Nissan, STC, P&G and Cruises Lines International. The summit will deal with various topics including trends and challenges regarding regional communications and crisis communications. Read More »

The GSMA Association rated Vodafone Qatar as a premium operator for its roaming services. The association, which represents the interests of mobile operators, rates operators every year based on compliance with the most current roaming standards. "We are delighted by GSMA's recognition of our premier roaming standard," Vodafone Qatar Chief Operating Officer Mohamed Al Sadah said. Read More »

Ooredoo Group has increased its 4G service offerings to five markets with the launch of 4G services from Ooredoo Tunesia. Ooredoo now provides super-fast 4G digital services to Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Indonesia and Tunisia, expanding the group’s footprint to one of the largest in the region. Ooredoo customers can now take advantage of the faster, more efficient 4G services. Read More »

Oman Insurance Association recently named a new board of directors headed by Chairman Sayyid Nassir Al Busaidi of Oman United Insurance Company, with Rawny Khadr of Dhofar Insurance and Lloyd East of RSA Middle East being named deputy chairmen. Srinivasan AR of Falcon Insurance was named treasurer and Adil Al Lawati of Al Futtaim was named secretary. Read More »

This tastefully updated villa is located in Dubai's sought-after The Springs residential development. The villa boasts a bright and inviting floor plan with 1,793 square feet of living space and includes a gorgeous reception room and dining area, a handsome home study, a sizable laundry area and an upgraded modern kitchen with all the conveniences. Read More »

The prestigious three-day 10th World Retail Congress, being co-sponsored by Majid Al Futtaim and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, got underway Tuesday in Madinat Jumeirah, marking the first time Dubai has served as the host nation for the event. The gathering is expected to draw over 1,000 industry leaders and retailers while highlighting the region’s opportunities. Read More »