The Astana International Financial Center recently announced that it intends to use the model of the Dubai International Financial Center to improve its reliability and establish Astana and CIS as a strong business partners. Read More »

For those who want to live in one of Doha’s most popular residential areas, an opportunity is here. Read More »

Real Returns Real Estate has listed an 850-square foot apartment in Jumeirah Lake Towers' Armada Tower 1 for $285,873. The one bedroom apartment features and en suite bathroom and a guest bathroom, a single assigned parking space and central air conditioning installed in the apartment. Residents will enjoy the available 24-hour security and day concierge service. Read More »

The United Arab Emirates presented information about integrated economic solutions that could create strategic planning options for Commonwealth of Independent States at the recent Commonwealth of Independent States Global Business Forum organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. These options could resolve issues concerning the volatility of the oil market. Read More »

Several U.S. companies sought to expand business ventures at the recent Middle East Electricity (MME) at the Dubai World Trade Center by promoting an on-site initiative called “Ask America First.” MME, the largest energy industry show in the Middle East, was held in early March during a time of increased pressure for a green future and a global trend toward renewables. Read More »

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Middle East has released its most recent tax survey that suggests that streamlining and clarifying Saudi Arabian taxes and business regimes could help the area’s businesses gain new overseas investors. Many people see Saudi Arabia as a low tax or “no tax” nation. Unfortunately, the actual tax system is complicated and challenging for leaders to manage. Read More »

Qatar Airways will display its new-generation jetliner, an Airbus A350, next week at India Aviation 2016, India's largest civil airshow, featuring aerobatic shows, demonstration flights and many on-the-ground displays. “India’s Civil Aviation Sector: Potential as Global Manufacturing & MRO Hub" is the theme for the airshow, which begins Wednesday in Hyderabad. Read More »

Bahrain-based construction company Haji Hassan Group recently announced it again will be a strategic sponsor of gulfBID 2016, which begins April 26 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center. This is the second year the group is backing the annual exhibition that showcases products and services of the Gulf region's building and construction sector. Read More »

Al Forsan Real Estate, the property arm of Abu Dhabi-based Al Forsan Holding, has unveiled an exceptional community living experience in the UAE. Located in the Khalifa City ‘A’ Area, Al Forsan Village is the first active and health focused mixed-use development in the UAE. The project aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi position as a sought after community living destination. Read More »

BECO Capital, a Dubai-based venture capital firm, recently invested in Beirut-based MYKI, a cybersecurity startup that has developed the first advanced password and online identity manager in the region. “They are highly intelligent people who are focused and passionate about the problem and solution,” Amir Farha, BECO Capital's co-founder and managing partner, told Gulf News Journal. Read More »

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry leaders recently stepped up their efforts to prepare for the fifth Dubai-Hamburg Business Forum set for March 22 in the Dubai chamber's headquarters. The Dubai chamber and the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce organized the event seeking to improve the economic connections and trade relations between the two cities. Read More »

Saudi Arabia-based telecommunications service provider Selevision will protect its new Seevi entertainment service with Verimatrix's revenue security solution. The cardless solution secures service delivery over RF networks using server-side, two-way key management. Seevii delivers 200 HD and SD channels across a range of platforms including iOS and Android devices and a Web portal. Read More »

Located on a high floor of the Shams building in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach residential development, this luxurious and fully furnished apartment features 1,375 square feet of living space and includes a stylish combination living and dining room with large windows that offer lovely community and sea views. The apartment also has an attractive, fully equipped kitchen. Read More »

As energy demands in the United Arab Emirates continue to grow, the nation is on track for completion of a massive nuclear power plant. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) is seven years into a project that will bring nuclear energy to the UAE. The Barakah project, consisting of four APR-1400 reactors, is scheduled to be completed in 2020. Read More »

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) said Monday that this week's issue of $185.6 million in Government Treasury Bills has been fully subscribed by 112 percent.The maturity date of the bills, issued by the CBB on behalf of the kingdom of Bahrain, is June 8. The weighted average rate of interest is 2.01 percent, up slightly from the 2 percent rate for bills issued March 2. Read More »

The Oman International Development and Investment Company Co. SAOG (Ominvest) was named a diamond sponsor for the Oman Economic Forum on March 23 and 24. This year's forum, titled "Oman: a Bridge between Asia and GCC," will discuss the most recent developments within the economy. The leaders will also discuss current investment opportunities and Omani-Asian economic relations. Read More »

Global Traveler Magazine, a top business and luxury travel magazine, awarded Saudia its Publisher’s Recognition Award for Service Excellence and Reliability. Global Traveler Publisher Francis Gallagher said the airline’s ongoing improvements for quality service and the latest aircraft and entertainment systems has allowed Saudia to expand into a variety of markets. Read More »

The 12th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition welcomed energy industry professionals from more than 50 countries at its opening ceremony Monday at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center. "Today's Geosciences, Tomorrow's Energy" is the theme of this year's GEO, the largest petroleum geoscience conference and exhibition event in the Middle East. Read More »

Promise Technology Inc., in partnership with Business Automation and Security Systems (BASS), certified more than 60 specialists in system integration and security as part of its IP Video Surveillance Training Course in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. BASS provides video surveillance, access control systems and retail security solutions. Promise Technology is a developer of storage solutions. Read More »

Leaders from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry spoke in favor of increased partnership between the UAE and west Asian and Balkan countries during the first Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Global Business Forum last month. "The GCC and CIS countries share several similarities, and Dubai can be a valuable partner to the CIS," flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said. Read More »