The Visa company recently honored Kuwait Finance House (KFH) with its Market Leader Award for Visa Prepaid Cards in Kuwait. KFH, one of Kuwait's largest banks in Kuwait, was previously recognized by Visa for activating over one million prepaid cards for Kuwaiti customers. Read More »

Telecommunications company VIVA Bahrain has partnered with the Shop Bahrain festival to provide a number of services and discounts. Shop Bahrain is a 30-day, family-friendly festival that celebrates Bahrani culture and hospitality by offering a unique shopping experience, deals and entertainment. Read More »

Oman Oil Marketing Co. officials have announced their intention to contribute major funding to four programs that assist families receiving benefits from the Oman Ministry of Social Development. Read More »

Mobile service provider Ooredoo Kuwait recently held an Executive Presence training for its directors and other executives at its headquarters in Kuwait City. The company decided to host the training after a review of its talent pool earlier in the year. Read More »

Bahrain Polytechnic and OTAGO Polytechnic recently signed an agreement to share staff, students, academic information and materials. The agreement will allow the two institutions to trade faculty members and students in order to offer a wider selection of training courses to its students. Read More »

The fifth Chief Audit Executive Conference recently awarded all three of its internal audit award categories to the UAE Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The RTA earned the Fighting of Administrative Corruption Award, the Information Technology & Cyber Crimes Award and the Governance, Risk and Control Award. Read More »

The fifth Chief Audit Executive Conference recently honored Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) for its internal auditing practices. SIB was selected above six other finalists based on a proposal titled “Excellence and Creativity in the Internal Audit Department." Read More »

The financial advising firm Nexus Group recently issued a promising forecast for the Gulf region's insurance industry. A company representative said mandatory health insurance will drive industry growth in the year ahead, followed by pensions and individual savings plans. Read More »

Kuwaiti mobile broadband users will soon be able to experience speeds of one gigabyte per second, thanks to Zain Kuwait's recent successful test of 4.5G mobile broadband service. Zain hopes its 4.5G resources will make the company an even more effective player in feeding the global demand for high-speed broadband services. Read More »

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Domain Names (TAG-Domains) will soon be able to offer .om domains after receiving its official accreditation from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Oman (TRAO). The .om sites are considered "top-level domains" of the Sultanate of Oman. Read More »

International finance hub Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on food safety measures. The measures will include new health standards and requirements for food establishments associated with hotels and independent businesses. Read More »

Economies in the Middle East and North Africa continue to atrophy as conflict in the region intensifies and oil prices sharply decrease. Read More »

Declining oil prices continue to cause financial hardship and lack of liquidity for Gulf Cooperation Council countries, though data from the International Monetary Fund says there is room for growth in the region. The six GCC countries are facing slowed fiscal growth as well. The IMF's Adnan Mazarei told Gulf News Journal that growth in the private-sector will become key in job creation. Read More »

Tourists and visitors coming to the United Arab Emirates have a new option for luxury lodging with the opening of the Nassima Royal, an ACICO hotel, in downtown Dubai.The Nassima Royal features luxury guest rooms and suites, technology access, panoramic views and a plethora of amenities as well as 18 meeting rooms and restaurants serving gourmet cuisine items.  Read More »

Dubai Healthcare City officials said Sunday that the international health care hub will add three operational sectors to manage its regulatory, investment and education interests. The sectors are the Dubai Healthcare City Authority - Regulation, Dubai Healthcare City Authority - Investment and Dubai Healthcare City Authority - Education. Read More »

A five-bedroom, six-bathroom villa with 6,931 square feet of living space is available in the Saar neighborhood of Manama for $797,024. A fully equipped kitchen, covered parking and a walk-in closet are just a few of the features that make this two-story villa an attractive investment. The ground floor features a guest room and two bathrooms with an open kitchen and dining area. Read More »

Global research, training and consulting firm Great Place to Work recently put asset management and investment firm Alkhabeer Capital of Jessah at the top of its list of Saudi Arabia's best financial services employers. Alkhabeer Capital also was named the fourth best place to work in a Great Place to Work list that ranked Saudi Arabian businesses from all sectors. Read More »

An apartment with great views is available in the Qanat Quartier development in Doha for $909,328. The semifurnished three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment offers 1,840 square feet of living space. A fully equipped kitchen makes cooking for yourself, friends or family an enjoyable experience, and if residents are not in the mood to cook, restaurants are nearby. Read More »

Shell Oman said Monday that it will install customer interface screens (CIS) at its Shell North Azaiba, Mina Al Fahal and Mawaleh South service stations. The screens will broadcast high-definition content from Shell and other sources to drivers while they pump gas. The screens will also display fuel information, transaction information and advertising. Read More »

Waseela, which specializes in integrated information and communications technology (ICT) systems and service solutions, will open a new office in Doha. "The launch of a dedicated branch in Doha improves our ability to deliver unmatched service and expertise in integrated solutions to clients across construction, public sector and industry projects," Waseela CEO Samer Taha said. Read More »