Industry and government leaders in Qatar are preparing to gather in October to collaborate on efforts to make the Gulf nation into a solar energy powerhouse. The country is in the midst of efforts to move away from using fossil fuels to produce energy. Read More »

As part of deal creating strategic framework for importing raw materials, Ashghal will receive 51 million tons of gabbro and 41 million tons of limestone from Qatar Primary Materials over the next five years. Arrangement goes into effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

Knowlarity, the largest cloud communications company based in Asia, recently expanded its business to the Middle East. Read More »

Jannah Hotels & Resorts' new call center was recently launched, showcasing the company's advanced technological capabilities. The Jannah call center will be available 24/7 under the numbers 800JANNAH to better serve new and existing clients. Read More »

Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC), a subsidiary under Qatar Petroleum, recently named Saad Rashid Mohammed Al-Muhannadi its new general manager of the company’s Q-Chem and Q-Chem2 companies. Al-Muhannadi will begin Sept. 1. Read More »

Following a local tradition that pronounces the middle of the holy month of Ramadan with Gergaon celebrations, Bahrain Airport Co. held a Gergaon night at Bahrain International Airport. A Ramadan hospitality tent was set up at the departures section. Read More »

Per a recent agreement, Trading Medical Systems Jordan (TMSJ) in Amman, Jordan, has assumed full responsibility of the marketing, sales and service of RaySearch Laboratories AB’s treatment planning system, RayStation, in both Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Read More »

The kitchen has elegant cabinetry and granite countertops. Built-in wardrobes in all bedrooms make for simple storage. Other features include an en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom, a large balcony and terrace, and a covered carport for two cars. Read More »

Injazat Data Systems, a market leader in information technology outsourcing and cloud and data center managed services, announced a partnership with Kaspersky Lab to focus on cybersecurity training. The security training program has three levels. Read More »

A 621-square foot studio apartment in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Circle awaits the perfect owner. Read More »

AlemHealth, an innovative service and platform, is poised to change the way healthcare is offered in developing nations through a system that is both affordable and error free. Read More »

Brightpoint Royal Women’s Hospital opened last week as Abu Dhabi’s first private hospital dedicated to serving women, a move health authorities hope will help bridge a  gap in UAE health care services for women. Read More »

Ideagen Group PLC, a U.K.-based firm that delivers information-management software to the defense and aerospace industries, recently acquired risk and compliance software developer Gael Ltd. Read More »

The Louisiana-based smoothie and nutrition chain is expanding into the Middle East with 45 new locations set to open in the region in the next five years. To make the expansion possible, Smoothie King has partnered with Al Ghurair Retail in Dubai. Read More »

Decreasing oil revenues in Bahrain caused Moody's to recently downgrade the Gulf nation’s banking outlook. Moody’s economists expect Bahrain’s economic growth to be cut nearly in half from 4.5 percent last year to an expected 2.7 percent in 2015. Read More »

Saudi Arabian Oil Company's new $2.1 billion project in the kingdom's Jazan province will build a massive air separation unit, which will have the capacity to produce more than 56 thousand tons of nitrogen and 18 thousand tons more of oxygen in a day. Read More »

The bank is partnering with U.S.-based NCR Software to create a seamless user experience across all OAB’s customer contact points. It’s part of the new omni-channel methods to make interactions with the banking brand consistent across all platforms. Read More »

The foundation, an initiative launched earlier this year by the Dubai-based Emaar Properties real estate development firm, is delivering more than 3,000 meals a day during Ramadan as well as offering social initiatives benefiting women and children. Read More »

App lets subscribers to airline's membership reward program check their Sindbad miles balance, claim any missing miles, keep track of their tier progress, see their upcoming flights with Oman Air and check accounts more directly from mobile phones. Read More »

Since Eid Al Fitr feasting replaces Ramadan fasting, Four Seasons Riyadh guests are invited to a special Eid breakfast from 6 to 11:30 a.m. and Eid brunch from 12:30 to 4 p.m. on the first and second day of Eid. Special stay packages also are available. Read More »