A delegation from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in the 2015 EICMA motorcycle exhibition in Milan, Italy, in hopes of eventually bringing the annual trade show to the United Arab Emirates. The four-day exhibition, which featured the launch of new motorcycle models and related products, attracted 1,400 exhibitors and more than 60,000 visitors. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with Afridi & Angell Legal Consultants, recently held the Dubai Real Estate Legal Landscape workshop to share information on property ownership rights. During the workshop, lawyers and legal consultants, real estate developers, brokers, investors and contract administrators shared advice on successfully buying and selling property. Read More »

Raytheon Company, a U.S.-based technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cyber security markets, is marking its 10th year of working with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) in the United Arab Emirates. Read More »

Bahrain telecommunications equipment provider Huawei will send 20 executives and 16 employees to represent the company at the sixth annual Information and Communication Technology (ICT) conference, MEET ICT, and the Bahrain International Technology Exhibition in January. Six representatives will be speaking at educational sessions on such topics as smart cities and data storage. Read More »

Ooredoo Kuwait CEO and General Manager Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani was among the 12 professionals on the ICT Leadership Panel in Dubai. At a gala held after the panel, telecommunications service provider Ooredoo was honored with the Telecom Review Excellence Award for Best CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Program for its Ooredoo Volunteer Program. Read More »

United Arab Emirates-based Alpha Data LLC released Alpha Cloud, one of the first public cloud services in the nation, on Monday. "Alpha Cloud was developed out of our firm desire to meet the needs of our clients who face rapid technological evolution and the shift to cloud-supported operations and services," Alpha Data Services Director Farid Abo El Fotouh said. Read More »

Pro Property has listed a five-bedroom villa in the Umm Salal Ali village of Doha for sale. This great villa, perfect for a family, is available now for $878,963. For a growing family whose members enjoy having their own space, the large bedrooms and living spaces are perfect. Beige-colored tiles, slightly darker than the cream colored walls, flow throughout the rooms in the villa. Read More »

A team from Bee'ah, an environmental and waste management company headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, was in Jeddah recently to discuss possible projects in Saudi Arabia. "We're working on building a smarter future for the region at large, and the core of that vision is environmental sustainability," Bee'ah Group CEO Khaled Al-Huraimel said. Read More »

Qatar Minister of Justice Hassan Lahdan Saqr Al Mohannadi said the nation will have new laws related to commercial arbitration within the next six months during the 11th Conference of Gulf Cooperation Council Lawyers and Arbitrators. The conference, which concluded Sunday, featured a speech by Bandar bin Salman Al Saud, honorary chairman of the ad hoc GCC Lawyers’ Association. Read More »

Located in Dubai's sought-after Springs 2 development, this stunning, two-story villa boasts a spacious floor plan with 1,647 square feet of living space and open-concept living areas. The villa has a large living and dining area and a bright and airy modern kitchen with lovely countertops, cabinets and appliances. There is also a roomy study and two generously sized bedrooms. Read More »

Elite Travel, Bahrain's largest travel agency, is Oman Air's new general sales agent for Bahrain. Bringing Elite into the company is part of Oman Air's strategy to offer new services and consolidate existing services. "We are delighted to welcome Elite Travel to the Oman Air family," Oman Air Chief Operating Officer Abdulrahman Bin Harith Al Busaidy said. Read More »

International Finance Magazine (IFM) recently honored BankDhofar as the 2015 Best Mobile Banking, Oman. The IFM awards honor individuals and organizations that are making positive contributions to the international finance industry. BankDhofar was recognized for its multitude of mobile banking services including the ability to instantly view the details and balances of accounts. Read More »

Freight customers will be able to take advantage of a new Qatar Airways Cargo route to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States, beginning Jan. 10. "We are delighted to start 2016 with the addition of Dallas-Fort Worth to our network," Qatar Airways Chief Officer of Cargo Ulrich Ogiermann said. "The U.S. is a very important market for Qatar Airways Cargo." Read More »

InterContinental Regency Bahrain, one of Bahrain's most luxurious five-star hotels, has reached a milestone - 35 years in operation - and marked the occasion with a celebration in the hotel's Al Rifaa Ballroom on Dec. 13. The hotel features 321 guest rooms, ballrooms and restaurants. The facilities have been used for parties, gatherings and conferences of all kinds. Read More »

Communication technology provider Ericsson representatives attended the Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference, where they gave a presentation titled "Networked Society and the Internet of Things for Sustainable Use of Energy Resources." The Ericsson presentation covered topics such as the connectivity and exploitation of big data and how they are changing the utilities industry. Read More »

United States-based heating, air conditioning and refrigeration company Carrier has launched a new location in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. Read More »

Global research and management consulting company Great Place to Work Institute recently recognized mobile broadband Internet communications company Ericsson as the second-best place to work in Saudi Arabia. Read More »

Friday marked Qatar National Day -- and ELAN Group's management and employees were a big part of the festivities, as the company was a Silver Sponsor. "ELAN Group is considered one of the main pillars in Qatar, and we consider ourselves privileged to be able to contribute to the development and prosperity of our beloved nation," Jaber Al Ansari, ELAN Group's CEO, said. Read More »

"Building an Innovation Ecosystem In Qatar" was the subject of the Qatar Foundation Research and Development's (QF R&D) recent seminar, the first of a series to be led by researchers from throughout the country. The inaugural session was led by Maher Hakim, associate professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Read More »

Sports lovers will absolutely love the one-bedroom apartment now available in Dubai Sports City’s Bermuda Views apartment complex. The 1,205-square-foot apartment with two bathrooms is listed by One Earth Real Estate for $245,047. Built-in wardrobes, concierge service and 24/7 security service are just a few of the amenities that residents will enjoy. Read More »