Hamad bin Khalifa University's (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) conducted a series of outreach campaigns from October through December to raise awareness about issues relating to breast cancer, diabetes and brain health. Read More »

The global online trading company IMS FX was recently named Broker of the Year in FX Services at the IAIR Forex Awards. Read More »

Bin Hindi Motors recently supplied the Bahrain International Air Show 2016 with Kia vehicles, after confirming an exclusive automotive sponsorship deal. Read More »

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently held its eighth annual international awards ceremony to honor innovators in renewable energy. Read More »

The Undersecretaries of Arab Ministries of Finance met Jan. 13 and 14 in Abu Dhabi to discuss a number of issues facing economies in the Middle East. Read More »

Varian Medical Systems' ProBeam proton therapy technology will soon be available to Saudi customers, following marketing clearance from the Saudi FDA. Read More »

Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) recently celebrated its sixth Annual Qatarization Day by presenting top Qatari employees with awards for their contributions to the company. Read More »

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) and Cisco have formed a new partnership to provide the oil company with network security improvements. KOC has installed one of Cisco's network admission control systems to consolidate the management of its network to a single point. Through one system, KOC will manage security and access to its network. Read More »

The Qatar Development Bank is sponsoring a forum March 8-10 it hopes will open opportunities for the county's small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). The Government Procurement and Contracting Conference & Exhibition, also called Moushtarayat, will create opportunities for SMEs to interact with investors, procurement firms, government officials and other stakeholders. Read More »

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy recently held its 38th meeting, this one focused on developing its Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 plan. The meeting's participants included government officials, oil industry executives and public health and environmental officials. The plan seeks to produce three quarters of Dubai's energy from clean sources by 2050. Read More »

Oman Air said it has inked a codeshare agreement with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) that will add flights between Bangkok and Muscat starting Monday. THAI President Charamporn Jotikasthira said the agreement will allow his airline to offer three round trip flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, while Oman Air will double its daily flights per week. Read More »

Bahrain-based telecommunications company Batelco recently announced a new package of TV services that will offer customers "the best TV experience." The new plan will cost $26.52 per month, and new or current Batelco customers will qualify for a special promotion of three months for free. The package includes OSN family channels, live TV broadcast channels and on-demand movies. Read More »

Kuwait-based telecom innovator Zain Group said longtime administrator AbdulGhaffar Setareh will become the company's first chief risk officer. Setareh has been with the company since 1995, most recently serving for over a decade as director of the Zain Group Risk Department. Prior to Zain, Setareh spent a decade in the engineering department of the Kuwati Ministry of Communications. Read More »

Property Hunter Luxury Real Estate is listing a two-bedroom apartment at Porto Arabia in The Pearl Qatar for $748.359. This 1,840-square-foot apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms and is partially furnished. The balcony offers a gorgeous marina view that will take your breath away. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a bright living and dining area. Read More »

Located in Dubai's sought-after Sherlock Circus development, this stylish corner-unit apartment, listed at $558,094, boasts a spacious open floor plan with 2,022 square feet of living space and inviting living areas. The beautifully finished apartment has lovely combination living and dining areas, a well-equipped modern kitchen and a maid's room with a connected bath. Read More »

Hospitality Development Company (HDC) recently launched a new restaurant, Urban Jazz Kitchen, in Doha. HDC officials said Urban Jazz Kitchen will blend the sounds and culture of jazz with exciting new flavors of food to evoke a sense of diversity and modern living. The waterfront location, at La Croisette 10, Porto Arabia in The Pearl-Qatar, will host live jazz six nights a week. Read More »

Two thousand investors, businessmen, economists and those with an interest in the future of the Saudi economy will gather for the Gulf Competitiveness Forum on Jan. 24-26.The event has been held by the Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority since 2006. This year's theme is Competitive Sectors, emphasizing Saudi Arabia's interest in stimulating growth in markets outside of oil. Read More »

Muscat is preparing to host the fifth annual HR Oman Summit on Feb. 15-17. The summit will draw human resources professionals for three days of workshops, training sessions and talks aimed at digging deeper into what conference organizers say is an evolving industry. The conference will look to transform the role of human resources beyond managing personnel and payroll. Read More »

Automotive paint manufacturer ALPS Coating has established a Middle East regional office in Bahrain. The office opened Nov. 16 in the Kanoo Paint Center, a hub for the automotive paint industry. The new office will serve as a regional base for ALPS Coating as well as a technical training center. Executives from the Malaysia-based company attended the office's opening ceremony. Read More »

UAE Minister of State and Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change Sultan Al Jaber welcomed representatives from more than 150 countries to the sixth meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) last week in Abu Dhabi. The event's focus on renewable energy is supported by this week's designation as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Read More »