Officials of the Government of Dubai Media Office's (GDMO) creative offshoot, Brand Dubai, signed a memorandum of understanding with Wasl Properties to develop creative public art projects across Dubai. Brand Dubai has worked on UAE art projects such as Dubai's open-air art museum. GDMO General Director Mona Al Marri said the agreement is mutually beneficial to both sides. Read More »

Saudia Arabia's King Abdulaziz University Hospital has made significant improvement in treating cancer patients with the implementation of Elekta's Versa HD radiotherapy system. "We look forward to more hospitals using Elekta's cutting-edge technology to answer the Saudi patients' needs," Elekta Middle East Regional Sales Manager Mouhcine Chergou told Gulf News Journal. Read More »

Hospitality company Jumeirah Group secured a contract with Select Group to manage 508 properties at the Marina Gate luxury housing development at the entrance to the Dubai Marina. Jumeirah will develop 104 serviced apartments, 389 branded residences and 15 villas in the development's third tower. The complex will offer an infinity pool, a gym, a lounge and a business center. Read More »

Approximately 400 Oman Air employees gathered at a conference last week in Muscat to review 2015's achievements and plot the course for the year ahead. The conference, which was themed "To Become the Best," featured presentations on the airline's outlook from an executive perspective as well as providing opportunities for participants to suggest ideas for moving forward. Read More »

The top e-business minds in Iran are working to spur innovation and curb the unemployment rate. The First Gathering of Iran’s e-Business Leaders was hosted by e-Act. “By having these kind of events in our country, we hope that we can make Iran have a more successful e-business in order to help people have better lives,” Nima Asdaghi of e-Act, told the Gulf News Journal. Read More »

The Kuwait Ministry of Health announced that GE Healthcare and its partner Advanced Technology Company will be supporting the expansion of Kuwait City's Al Amiri Hospital. The hospital is one of nine hospitals slated to undergo infrastructure modernization as part of Kuwait Vision 2030. Al Amiri's expansion includes doubling its capacity plus adding new diagnostic equipment. Read More »

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce partnered with Committee for International Trade at the Council of Saudi Chambers to organize a gathering of CEOs from the two countries in Riyadh in hopes of improving bilateral trade relations. Summit organizers hoped the meeting would be a boon to business in both countries and help support Saudi Arabia's efforts to grow its economy beyond oil. Read More »

Leaders from the Middle East and North Africa are joining with more than a dozen major businesses to implement The New Vision for Arab Employment, a strategic plan launched last week to address youth unemployment and improve their skill levels. The World Economic Forum program will provide job and skills training to 100,000 young people across the region by the end of next year. Read More »

The Qatar Chamber announced recently that it has been chosen to guarantee the ATA Carnet customs program in Qatar.The ATA Carnet is a special type of passport for exporting and importing goods and is accepted by 75 countries. The ATA Carnet allows holders to forgo normal customs procedures and fees. The ATA Carnet is administered by the World Customs Organization. Read More »

A large stand-alone villa is available in Al Khoud, listed by Tbiaan Properties for $779,119. The 8,449-square- foot villa features five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two partial baths. There is ample space to entertain, with four sitting halls and a living room. The villa includes a maid’s room, storeroom and laundry room. Parking for four vehicles is available. Read More »

Though the health insurance market continues to expand in the Middle East, there is still much room for growth, which experts in the field say won't happen until change occurs at the government level. Read More »

The Oman Ministry of Tourism is preparing for an influx of visitors for this year's Muscat Festival. The festival is in its 16th year and features a blend of traditional and modern entertainment. Read More »

Qatar Airways announced the release of its new Gulfstream G650ER at the Bahrain International Air Show Thursday, touting it as the world's fastest and largest private business jet. Read More »

Ooredoo Kuwait continues the push to bring its products and services to gas stations with an agreement with Alfa Fuel Services that will provide 24-seven mobile services at two Kuwait locations. Read More »

Gulf Air announced Thursday that it will convert its current fleet of 16 787-8 twin-aisle planes to the 787-9 model, which will allow them to carry more passengers and cargo. The replacement model is 20 feet longer, allowing for 20 percent more passengers and up to 23 percent more cargo. Read More »

The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) organized a set of B2B meetings Wednesday for Omani industrialists to connect with a delegation from Kuwait's Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies. Read More »

Zain Saudi Arabia released its end-of-year financial data Thursday, posting record gross profits for 2015 of more than $1 billion, a 23 percent increase from the year before. The company also recorded a drop of 73 percent in operating loses, while net losses dropped by 23 percent. Read More »

Etihad Airways announced Saturday that passengers traveling from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi will soon have the option to spend their flight in a private, multi-room cabin. Read More »

Optim LLC will be one of 4,000 companies presenting at the Middle East's largest health care exhibition, Arab Health, held Jan. 25-28 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. Read More »

With Saudi Arabia investing $70 billion in smart cities technology, the country will host a Digital Grids and Smart Cities Summit May 3 and 4 at the Riyadh Intercontinental Hotel to provide a forum for smart cities advocates to trade ideas and strategize. Read More »