Maryam Al-Rumaithi, chairperson of the executive board of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC), has decided to launch an initiative called Integrated Innovative Business Incubators, which is intended to support innovative and creative projects businesswomen in Abu Dhabi by sponsoring and supporting new projects in the areas of science, technology and services. Read More »

The Ministry of Finance from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Republic of Mauritius recently signed a mutual encouragement and protection agreement; the agreement reinforces the UAE strategy to strength its presence worldwide on fields related to economic development, foreign investment network and providing necessary protection. Read More »

Islamic tourism across the globe will increase its market share by 11 percent by 2020 according to a new study published by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; the recent analysis was based on data from prominent global research agencies forecasts a growing demand for Islamic tourism. Read More »

A recent consumer survey by the Communications Regulatory Authority concluded that telecom users in Qatar are generally satisfied with the quality of services provided. "This survey was commissioned as part of our mandate as the communications sector regulator to ensure a competitive marketplace and protect consumer rights," Consumer Affairs Manager Amel Salem Al-Hanawi said. Read More »

Emerson Process Management is providing automation and engineering services for a Qatargas project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.6 million tonnes annually, company officials announced Tuesday. "The Emerson team welcomed this opportunity to help Qatargas execute the project safely, reliably and efficiently," Emerson's senior program manager for Qatargas said. Read More »

The Pearl is a pretty popular place to live, and those who have wanted the opportunity are going to get their chance. A one-bedroom, one-bath, 1,216-square-foot apartment is available. Furniture is not included, but there are plenty of places to stash your belongings in the apartment’s built-in wardrobes. The kitchen is fully outfitted with the appliances every home needs. Read More »

In an effort to expand it services internationally and to also support growth within health care and hospitality markets in the Arabian Peninsula, Vocera Communications Inc. has opened an office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates."Thought leaders in the Arabian Peninsula have a vision to create and sustain centers of excellence in health care," Vocera CEO Brent Lang said. Read More »

A large villa with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a fully outfitted kitchen and laundry room is available in the Jasra neighborhood of Manama. A garden offers a place to relax and two covered parking spaces provide the convenience of keeping two vehicles safe from the elements. A separate laundry room and maid’s room ensure that a family can keep their home in tip-top shape. Read More »

Qatar’s Logistic Committee and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce have reached an agreement to protect the interests of the beneficiaries of land grants at the Birkat Al Awamir Logistic Area Project. The project is the largest logistics and industrial project in the country's south and is aimed at encouraging the private sector to contribute to Qatar National Vision 2030. Read More »

Scientists in Tubingen recently found evidence that suggests even though there are two kinds of malaria parasites, only one infects several host species in the Amazon region. Read More »

Luxury awaits the new resident of the newly available one-bedroom apartment in the Chateau Aces complex in Jumeirah Village Circle. A 982-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bath has been listed by Limitless Real Estate for $243,227.  Read More »

The conference will discuss the key developments and innovations in pharmacy practice from regulations to innovative technologies--an important step toward developing the region’s pharmacy industry. Best practice in the GCC’s pharmaceutical industry has seen great strides recently, especially in the last decade as pharmacists have moved toward a more patient-centric approach. Read More »

Bahrain's reputation for education and its location near the Gulf Cooperation Council countries makes the country a potential market for Metropolia UAS, which has had several contacts related to education export with the public and private sector.  The Bahrainian princess' visit reinforces the country's interest in the potential cooperation opportunities with Finland. Read More »

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation plans to expand privatization programs in the nation’s aviation sector to accommodate the rapid growth of passenger numbers; Sulaiman Al-Hamdan, president of GACA, said that the authority’s move to privatize a number of international and national airports is aimed at improving services and raising overall quality for airline passengers. Read More »

This year’s overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices for goods in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been on the rise over the past two years; a CPI report measures the change in the price for a basket of consumer goods and services commonly purchased by households, and the CPI in the UAE has increased by 0.92 percent between the end of July and August just this year, while it increased by nearly five percent compared to its value at the end of Aug. 2014. Read More »

La Meron has announced the opening of its first shop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE); specializing in everything to do with fashion and accessories, the company opened its first store in India back in 1990, but, after being met with considerable business success, La Meron is starting its expansion and opening its very first shop located outside of India. Read More »

One of Saudi Aramco's subsidiaries, called Aramco Overseas Company, has signed a joint venture agreement with the German specialty chemicals company Lanxess to create a new synthetic rubber company, splitting everything in half; the new company would develop, produce, market, sell and distribute the synthetic rubber used in the global tire industry, auto-parts manufacturing and a wide range of other applications. Read More »

The Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority has issued an investment license to General Electric to enable the global company to establish the GE Kuwait Technology Center as a limited liability Kuwaiti company, Times Kuwait reported. The technology center will receive an investment of approximately $82.9 million to encourage research and development in energy generation in Kuwait. Read More »

Qatar Duty Free announced Sept. 21 that Sudish Sukumaran is the 20th winner of its $1 million prize in the Millionaire Draw held at Hamad International Airport in Doha.Qatar Duty Free, a shopping emporium in Qatar’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, also said that Abdullah Al Shareef won the drawing for a Bentley Continental GT Speed. Read More »

Ooredoo recently announced the acquisition of a new spectrum frequency (LTE 800) that will improve 4G coverage, doubling its capacity. The upgrade is part of the company's three-year, $124 million modernization strategy to improve its service. Currently, data service coverage is provided via LTE 1800 (4G) and UMTS 900 (3G) spectrum. LTE 800 is being added around Muscat. Read More »