Ahmed Bin Sulayem, president of the Kimberley Process (KP) in the UAE, recently met with the president of Ghana, John Mahama, as part of KP’s Africa Initiative. Read More »

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently won 10 gold and silver medals at the 13th annual International Business Awards, which are also known as the Stevie Awards. Read More »

Recent reports show the number of travelers passing through Abu Dhabi airports is growing. Read More »

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the temporary ceasefire call in Syria. Read More »

The first commercial gas-up project has been completed at DUSUP’s Jebel Ali LNG Import Terminal. Read More »

Etihad Airways Medical Center (EAMC), the first aeromedical facility in the United Arab Emirates, has teamed up with the Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) of The Institute of Applied Technology to support the training of Emirati nurses in Abu Dhabi. Read More »

Qatar Airways was the title sponsor for the inaugural Qatar Airways Chicago Beach Polo Cup, a world-class tournament that brought polo back to Chicago. Read More »

Chinese-based trailer manufacturer CIMC Vehicle Group will open a new facility in Bahrain to produce reefer trailers for export throughout the Middle East. "Bahrain was an easy choice for CIMC to launch its new manufacturing facility," CIMC Vehicle Group Chief Financial Officer Teresa Tan said. CIMC became interested in Bahrain through efforts of the Bahrain Economic Development Board. Read More »

In a time when the Saudi economy is struggling, there is some glimmer of light for Saudi workers, particularly native citizens. A study by the Korn Ferry Hay Group shows big increases across the board for salaries in some industries, such as high technology and transportation and logistics. The study also found that over half of Saudi nationals have held the same job for at least five years. Read More »

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) customers can now pay their bills by check using Emirates NBD's check deposit machines. DEWA utilizes the Tayseer service, launched in June 2016, to facilitate the payment method. Creating a simpler way for customers to pay each month is part of DEWA’s vision to reaching more people and making their patronage easier. Read More »

Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonoura revealed his gratitude and satisfaction with his country’s economic ties to Qatar during a meeting with Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani. Sonoura noted the mutual involvement in bettering different sectors of economic and trade fields, including gas and energy. Read More »

A new stand-alone villa in Muraikh is listed for $1.18 million by Fookis Real Estate.The three-level villa greets visitors with a big majlis with an attached bathroom, a sitting room, a kitchen and a single bedroom with bathroom. On the first level, you'll find two master bedrooms and two other bedrooms. There is a bathroom and a sitting area on this floor as well. Read More »

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) signed a memorandum of understand (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Police GHQ for forensic geology science studies and training. The MoU was signed at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ by Major General Maktoum Al Sharifi, acting director general of Abu Dhabi Police, and UAEU Vice Chancellor Mohamed Albaili. Read More »

A recent report by Al Masah Capita highlights how women entrepreneurship has become an essential driver of economic expansion in the GCC. The report, titled "GCC Women - Entrepreneurs in a New Economy," shows that the total female labor force participation rate for Arab states stands at 21 percent. Read More »

Abu Dhabi Ports has teamed up with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce to open a chamber office at the business center in the Khalifa Industrial Zone (Kizad) in Al Taweelah. The chamber's new office is dedicated to supporting businesses operating within Khalifa Port and Kizad and the neighboring communities of Al Shahama and Al Rahba. Read More »

A Saudi-Chinese Business Council Council delegation visit to China, led by Council of Saudi Chambers Board Member and Chairperson of the Saudi-Chinese Business Council Abdullah Al Mobty, culminated in the signing of nine investment agreements along with memorandums of understanding between the two countries’ private sectors. Read More »

Mohammad Younis Landmark Projects has listed a seven-bedroom villa in Muscat, Oman, for $961,288. The villa is located in the Azibha neighborhood and offers 7,082 square feet of living space. The ground floor has two large sitting and dining rooms, a guest bedroom and a full kitchen. On the first floor, there are four large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Read More »

Etihad Airways Medical Center recently held its annual Aviation Health Conference which was attended by more than 120 medical professionals. “Etihad Airways Medical Center organizes annual aviation health conferences to encourage collaboration among aviation medicine practitioners and health industry stakeholders,” Dr. Nadia Bastaki, Etihad Airways vice president medical services, said. Read More »

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) said it has reviewed the final draft of the federal bankruptcy law recently approved by the UAE Cabinet. The law creates the Committee of Financial Restructuring, which will oversee the procedures of financial restructuring that exist outside the scope of the court and the creation of an electronic record of individuals involved in bankruptcy rulings. Read More »

Property Shop Investment has listed a large villa in Zone 8 of Hydra Village for $236,853. The more than 20,000-square-foot features two bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom, as well as a third bathroom. Each of the bedrooms has a large built-in wardrobe. The fully equipped closed kitchen features high-end appliances and high-end finishes.   Read More »