Grace Century recently completed three months of work with its first student from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah Internship Program: Adam Dzhamalov of the Russian Republic of Chechnya. Grace Century is a private equity and research company based in the UAE. Read More »

The Al-Afandi Group announced Tuesday that it will work with the Royal Commission in Yanbu to build a 55,000-square-foot solar panel manufacturing facility -- the largest in the region. Read More »

A commercial from telecom company Zain Kuwait was recently ranked the fourth best in 2015 on a top-10 list of Middle East and North Africa commercials compiled by the advertising and media publication Campaign Middle East. Read More »

Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D) is partnering with the Korea Institute of Science & Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) program so both initiatives can use strategies from the other to develop and grow offerings. Read More »

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has adopted Argus as its official price data provider for all of its analysis and reporting as of Jan 1. OPEC's choice follows a trend of other agencies and countries counting on Argus. The International Energy Agency adopted Argus prices in 2012, Chile and Ecuador in 2014 and Columbia and Portugal this year. Read More »

There is still time to participate in Shop Bahrain, and Al Osra Supermarket, a gold retail outlet of the initiative, is one place shoppers can get special bargains and earn points to win prizes. Shop Bahrain, the largest shopping initiative in the country will conclude on Jan. 23. Shoppers who purchase items at Al Osra will get three Shop Bahrain points for each dollar they spend. Read More »

Ooredoo said it has inked a deal to provide Oman Munitions Production Company (OMPC) with customized services for Internet, business data, mobile applications and voice applications. OMPC officials said the packages will help support their factory operations, while Ooredoo officials touted the agreement as an example of their company's commitment to economic development in Oman. Read More »

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) and Drydocks World have signed a memorandum of understanding on a joint industrial venture aimed at providing comprehensive maritime services to the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council. ADSB provides construction, repair and refit services for vessels. Drydocks World provides maritime services to the shipping, offshore, oil, gas and energy sectors. Read More »

Oman Oil Marketing Company (Omanoil) said Tuesday that it has recently donated $39,000 to support the South Al Batinah branch of the Omani Association for Elderly Friends. The Omani Association for Elderly Friends is a nonprofit that improves the lives of senior citizens through partnerships with public and private companies. The organization has several branches across Oman. Read More »

Mohammed Ibrahim Al Subeaei & Sons Investment Company (MASIC) has been tapped to manage the new Swissotel Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia.The Switzerland-based Swissotel Hotels & Resorts has entered into an agreement to have MASIC representatives oversee the day-to-day operations of the new, 180-room hotel being built in the MASIC Business Park development. Read More »

Glasspoint Solar recently announced its staff has passed 50 percent Omanisation and will likely pass 70 percent during the first quarter of this year. Omanization is a government regulated quota program requiting companies to maintain a certain percentage of Omani workers. Glasspoint raised its percentage of Omani workers from 11 percent to 50 percent last year. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Wednesday it will host a series of three workshops on Jan. 18, 20 and 25 on best practices for businesses in conjunction with its 9th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award. The cycle began in November with an event featuring several speakers on business excellence, technology and innovation issues. Read More »

Property Hunter Real Estate is offering a semi-furnished three-bedroom, three bathroom apartment in The Pearl for $1.15 million.The 2,669-square-foot apartment is in one of Porto Arabia’s most iconic towers and offers large living spaces, a balcony with a view of the marina and many other amenities. The kitchen comes with appliances and an abundance of counter space and cabinets. Read More »

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority recently issued a Medical Device Marketing Authorization for the LumaGEM breast imaging product by Gamma Medica Inc. This allows LumaGEM technology to address a clinical need in cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue. “The approval allows us to sell actively our technology in a rapidly evolving health care environment,” Gamma Medica CEO Philip Croxford told Gulf News Journal. Read More »

Star Real Estate has listed a four-bedroom villa on Amwaj Island $1.06 million. The villa includes bathrooms in each bedroom, central air and satellite television. The sea view will take your breath away, and the private garden is a great place to relax and unwind. There are two parking spaces assigned to the villa, which also includes a laundry room. Read More »

The Dubai Real Estate Institute and the International Real Estate Federation partnered with the United Nations to bring 150 thinkers together in Dubai to discuss the future of cities. The assembled specialists at the Urban Thinkers Campus looked at successful examples from cities around the world that have applied principles of smart growth, economic health and sustainability. Read More »

Iraqi oilfield outfitter Noor al Hilal has consolidated its various divisions under a new integrated management system designed in tandem with Sterling International Consulting. Sterling International Consulting maintains partnerships in the United States, the United Kingdom, UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Africa, and Europe. Read More »

Located in Dubai's sought-after Centro neighborhood, this stylish, two-story villa boasts an upgraded garden courtyard with a covered patio, sitting area and a stunning swimming pool. The villa has a spacious open floor plan with 3,600 square feet of living space and includes a beautiful lobby that opens to inviting living and dining areas. The first floor also includes a maid's room. Read More »

If you’re looking for an apartment with a view, MD Properties may have the perfect space for you. The company is listing a two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in Porto Arabia, The Pearl, one of Doha’s most popular residences, for $878,915. The unfurnished apartment is perfect for a growing family and offers 2,411 square feet of living space. Read More »

The Al-Afandi Group recently signed a property contract for land in Saudi Arabia, bringing its plan to build a fully integrated plant for producing solar panels one step closer to becoming a reality. The Al-Afandi Group, which plans to build the factory on a 13.6-acre in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, signed the property contract with the Yanbu Royal Commission. Read More »