Ooredoo signs agreement with Nokia to expand network services

Qatari telecommunications company Ooredoo has signed a major framework agreement with Nokia to support Ooredoo's long-term development strategy in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Under the five-year contract, Nokia will provide advanced mobile broadband technologies and professional services to help Ooredoo Group support better 2G, 3G, 4G and LTE-A networks. Read More »

Hamriyah Free Zone installs air quality monitoring stations

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority recently completed installation of continuous and portable ambient air quality monitoring stations that are in line with international and United Arab Emirates environmental standards. "The system assesses the extent of pollution, evaluates authority's control options and provides data for air quality modeling," Saud Salim Al Mazrouei said. Read More »

Siemens extends deal to service Dolphin Energy gas turbine trains

Siemens has signed an 18-year contract extension with Abu Dhabi-based Dolphin Energy Ltd. to service aero-derivative gas turbine trains operating at the Dolphin Gas Project in Qatar. Under the agreement, Siemens will provide service and maintenance for nine industrial Trent 60 aero-derivative gas turbines with nine Dresser-Rand DATUM centrifugal compressors. Read More »

Maisarah Islamic Banking Services to fund construction of Muscat hotel

In keeping with its strategic growth plan and efforts to fund large-scale projects throughout Oman, Maisarah Islamic Banking Services signed an agreement with Shaza Oman to fund the construction of its five-star hotel in Muscat. The agreement was signed by BankDhofar's acting CEO Abdul Hakeem Al Ojaili; Al Madina CEO Abdul Rahman Ba Omar; and GLOREI CEO Mohammad Al Ghassani. Read More »

Dubai Department of Tourism hosts Japanese representatives

Fifty members of Japan's tourism and travel trade were recently hosted by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. The visitors toured the Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa, Atlantis, The Palm and Madinat Jumeirah. There was also a special presentation by representatives of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre, a desert safari, a seaplane tour and a dinner cruise on Dubai Creek. Read More »

Cityscape launches inaugural Kuwait Business Breakfast

Sunday will mark the inaugural Kuwait Business Breakfast, an event hosted by Cityscape at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuwait City.It is open to developers, investors and key stakeholders in Kuwait's real estate market. The goal is to provide networking opportunities as a precursor to Cityscape Kuwait, a real estate and investment development event slated for Dec. 9-11. Read More »

BRC selects IFS Applications to consolidate business operations

Global enterprise company IFS has partnered with Saudi Arabia-based steel producer BRC Industrial to implement IFS Applications 9 -- a single-instance enterprise resource planning system that allows real-time business decision-making. BRC will use the system with its manufacturing operations, including financials, human resources, payroll and customer relationship management. Read More »

Bahrain's Al Areen Palace & Spa announces expansion with water park

Al Areen Palace & Spa resort in Bahrain has announced a partnership with Avenue Ventures that aims to expand the Lost Paradise of Dilmun with new features for its resort and water park. Offering guests world-class facilities, the Al Areen Palace & Spa will expand its facility and offer more holistic treatments. The location will feature Bahrain’s longest cascading pool. Read More »

Etihad Airways' offerings, partnerships garner increased profits

With a network of almost 600 destinations, Etihad's growth includes the introduction of next-generation aircrafts in its service as well as in-flight product and services, such as the Residence, a three-room space exclusive to the airline’s Airbus A380 aircraft; first class apartments and suites; business class studios; in-flight chefs; food and beverage managers; and even nannies. Read More »

Bahrain's Finance Minister calls for more development help from World Bank

Bahrain’s Minister of Finance Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa recently called for faster implementation of development goals at Development Committee meetings held during the annual International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank gatherings. In his statement to the Development Committee, the Al Khalifa called for accelerated realization of the Post-2015 Development Agenda. Read More »

Saipem lands contracts for Saudi, Angolan offshore projects

Saipem, the Italian oil and gas contracting firm, was awarded new offshore engineering and construction (E&C) contracts valued at more than $680 million Oct. 9. The main contract came from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national oil company Saudi Aramco. To meet the requirements of that contract, Saipem will be in charge of engineering, procurement and transportation. Read More »

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