The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry partnered with the Economist Intelligence Unit to publish “A Common Wealth: Building Gulf-CIS Ties” to emphasize investment opportunities in trade relations between the Gulf region and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The chamber has a significant role in providing investors with data and information for the private sector. Read More »

The most recent stage of the successful United Arab Emirates-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF) involved completing a solar power project in Vanuatu in the South Pacific. This is the sixth Pacific project that is designed to improve local energy security as well as economic growth. The initiative is under the management of Masdar, a renewable energy company based in Abu Dhabi. Read More »

Oberthur Technologies (OT), a leading French digital security company, recently was selected by Kuwait’s Boubyan Bank to offer its first contactless payment cards. OT’s contactless payment system is a non-cash payment transaction that does not require a physical connection between the consumer payment device and the physical point-of-sale (POS) terminal.. Read More »

In recognition of its endeavors for human resource management excellence, DHL Middle East won the Top Employer Global 2016 certificate awarded by the Top Employers Institute to organisations that achieve the highest standards of excellence in employee conditions. DHL Middle East won this honor for the second straight year thanks to its human resource management programs. Read More »

A furnished, stand alone villa available for purchase in the Al Thumama neighborhood of Doha is being listed by Sharq Assets Management and Real Estate for $2.41 million. The villa features more than half a dozen bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, multiple kitchens, a majlis and a living room. There’s plenty of space for entertaining in this 7,534-square-foot home.  Read More »

The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) launched “Sincerely Emirati,” the slogan of the emirate’s new destination brand, at the recent ITB Berlin travel trade show. Several top hotels in the hospitality industry will partner with ATDD General Manager Faisal Al Nuaimi to lead the brand including Ajman Saray, Fairmont Ajman, Kempinski Hotel Ajman and The Ajman Palace Hotel. Read More »

Hunt and Harris Rentals is offering a great investment for those who are looking for rental income - a two-bedroom apartment in the Al Ramth area of Dubailand for $234,144. The unfurnished apartment offers 1,009 square feet of living space with an open-plan kitchen, built-in wardrobes and a view of the Al Ramth area. There is parking allotted for a single vehicle. Read More »

The Oman Racing Team recently announced a new commercial partnership with Omantel specifically geared toward the countdown to racing champion Ahmad Al Harthy’s 2016 racing season. The announcement recognizes one of two of the new partners backing the Aston Martin Middle East and North Africa Ambassador this year. “It is such an honor to be partnering with Omantel,” Al Harthy said. Read More »

Kuwait's top-performing service providers for 2015 were recently announced by Service Hero. Service Hero is the only completely consumer-powered customer satisfaction index in the Arab world. Read More »

Etihad Airways signed Citi as its international cash management bank partner this week. The airline will be able to obtain better control of its cash management operations, while reducing costs, through the automated treasury tools offered by Citi's financial technology. Read More »

Karolinska Development's portfolio company, Dilaforette, recently entered into an collaboration agreement with Arabian Gulf University (AGU) for phase-two clinical development of sevuparin for sickle cell disease. Read More »

Ooredoo and Huawei have decided to team up to open a next-generation innovations lab in Qatar. A Memorandum of Understanding agreement was signed by Waleed Al Sayed, CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, and Eric Xu, rotating CEO of Huawei. Read More »

Qatar Airways recently launched a new route from Doha to Sydney. The daily direct flights between Doha to Sydney are expected to generate more than $240 million (AUD) for the Australian economy and 3,000 jobs in New South Wales. Read More »

The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and Qatar Tourism Authority plan to host the Riyadh Travel Fair from April 12 to 15 at the the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. Read More »

Customers using Qatar National Bank's Al Sudd branch are being offered a new Interactive Teller service that allows customers to make 95 percent of traditional transactions at an ATM with the help of a remotely located teller. Read More »

The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) is teaming up with the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) to create an online repository for the Islamic financial industry. Read More »

Kaya Skin Clinic recently acquired new clinics in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait as part of its plan to create a greater presence in the Gulf region. Read More »

Oman Air is showcasing its products and services this week at International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin. Read More »

Synechron, a business consulting and technology services firms, recently unveiled a new brand identity to reflect the increased services the company offers. Read More »

Marina FM and HERE, a provider of mapping and location technology, have launched a radio data system traffic messaging channel in Kuwait, offering real-time traffic information to drivers. Read More »