The Nasayem Al Bahrain Festival, a garden show designed to encourage a more environmentally friendly Bahrain, is part of Zain Bahrain’s environmentally driven CSR initiatives. Read More »

Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently held a workshop with government stakeholders and public wireless network operators on establishing the Mast Deployment Regulatory Framework and repairing the legal standing of unpermitted masts in efforts to restructure the policies of mast deployment. Read More »

The Central Bank of Bahrain said it regrets a recent downgrade in Bahrain's sovereign rating as a reaction to the current financial standing of the oil industry. Bahrain was included in the list of oil exporting nations for which Standard & Poor's recently issued downgrades of the sovereign ratings due to the existing oil price challenge. Read More »

During the launch party of the Jeddah branch of the U.S. Financial Advisory and Audit Firm, the company's senior vice president addressed the issue of submitting U.S. tax return documentation by the appropriate date. USFAAF Senior Vice President Jim O'Neill said all Emiratis and GCC nationals having dual citizenship in the U.S. need to submit the information by the due date to avoid legal action. Read More »

In its first meeting of the year, the information and communication technology (ICT) committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted Aisha Murad, chief of scientific research development at the Secretariat General of the Higher Education Council. The committee also discussed involving government agencies in its plan to found a Telecom Academy in Bahrain. Read More »

To combat low oil prices, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are considering tactical moves to entice foreign investors and increase revenues, representatives of the two countries said at the recent CIS Global Business Forum in Dubai. Azerbaijan Deputy Minister of Economy Sahil Babayev said falling oil prices indicate an opportunistic time for his country to delve into diversification options.  Read More »

L&T Capital Markets Limited (LTCML), which had been functioning as a representative office in the Dubai International Financial Center, said it is opening a wealth management services division in Dubai. The Dubai Financial Services Authority has approved the company's plan to expand its presence in Dubai by elevating LTCML’s license as a representative office to a Category 4 license. Read More »

A two-bedroom fully furnished penthouse apartment in Abraj Al Lulu is being listed at $244,031.The apartment offers 1,399 square feet of living space, a fully equipped kitchen and living and dining spaces. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and there is also a guest bathroom. Each bedroom has built-in wardrobes and the apartment is equipped with centralized air conditioning. Read More »

Henyep Group, an industry leader in capital markets trading, has been rebranded as Henyep Capital Markets Ltd. (HYCM DIFC) to unify its UAE operations and reflect the financial products offered by the company. “HYCM DIFC has now entered its 10th year of successful operations within the DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center),” Senior Executive Officer Roger Bach said. Read More »

Led by Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, officials from the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry met recently with a group of economic professionals from Kazakhstan. Chamber First Deputy Chairman Ibrahim Al-Mahmoud said the meeting's goal was to encourage networking opportunities for businesses and investors from both nations. Read More »

The Zain Group, a Kuwait-based telecom company, said recently it has invested in the neXgen Group, a UAE-based smart city and next generation technology advisory and consulting service. The investment by the Zain Group will help establish specialized business groups that will aim to convey smart city services to real estate developers and governments. Read More »

Business representatives, social media experts, investors and professionals across the Gulf region came together to attend the third Back2Business Oman. Organized by numerous nonprofit business councils, including the Oman American Business Center, Back2Business Oman is the biggest business networking event in the sultanate and attracts companies from a variety of sectors. Read More »

Dubai-based retailer Lulu Group recently opened its sixth hypermarket in Kuwait. The new 150,000-square-foot outlet at the Sama Mall in South Kuwait is intended to provide the residents of Egaila and the surrounding areas with a one-stop shopping destination. Shoppers have access to a variety of international products, including U.S. and U.K. goods. Read More »

Roots Land Real Estate has listed a townhouse in Ras Al Khaimah for $258,633. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome is located in Royal Breeze at Al Hamra Village. The unit offers a view of the pool, a balcony and windows that let in ample light to brighten the apartment. Built-in wardrobes, central air conditioning and covered parking are just a few features of the villa. Read More »

Communications company Ooredoo, based in Qatar, is showcasing its mobile solutions at the GSMA Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona, Spain. "Ooredoo has shown that faster networks deliver real economic and social benefits across our markets, giving people access to more information, education and transformative services," Ooredoo Group CEO Skeikh Saud Bin Nasser Al Thani said. Read More »

Dubai-based Blockchange Consulting is planning to hold a series of seminars in May in the region to provide an introduction to digital currencies and blockchain technology. Blockchain technology is a digital protocol through which transactions and money transfers can be conducted on an expansive network of computers all over the globe. Read More »

One Financial Markets said this week it is opening a new office in Kuwait, a collaborative effort with local broker VI Markets. “One Financial Markets is delighted to further strengthen its long-standing partnership with VI Markets through the joint venture of our new prestigious office in Mazaya Tower, Kuwait City,” One Financial Markets CEO Ashley Clarke said. Read More »

Real estate investment management software provider Yardi has opened a new data center in Dubai to meet the needs of its client base in the Middle East. The facility is part of the Yardi Cloud, a global network of more than 10 data centers providing a data management solution aimed at handling clients' needs related to IT infrastructure, support services and data security. Read More »

The Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA), Europe’s largest PR association that regulates more than 18,000 PR individuals, is forming PRCA Middle East and North Africa (PRCA MENA). PRCA MENA will serve as the professional membership association representing PR consultancies, communications teams and individuals in Middle East countries. Read More »

Located in Dubai's sought-after The Greens Canal Villas residential development, this stunning villa boasts a spacious floor plan with 2,136 square feet of living space, fine architectural details and breathtaking canal views. The villa has spacious living and dining areas and a gorgeous kitchen with striking countertops, handsome cabinetry and included appliances. Read More »