Exhibit included presentations on data gleaned from various studies conducted in tandem with industries in Bahrain as part of the curriculum. Approximately 30 projects were highlighted for an audience of students, staff and industry representatives. Read More »

The contract will be handled by JCDecaux ATA, a JCDecaux subsidiary, and gives the company control over all advertising at the airport, both inside and out. The company will install pole-mounted digital screens as well as a number static displays. Read More »

The airline moved its systems and infrastructure to the Ooredoo Data Center, which is among the most advanced facilities of its kind in the region. The move lets the company take advantage of the latest generation of cloud backup and security solutions. Read More »

Many companies are reaping unforeseen benefits in business performance resulting from increasing the accessibility of information across organizations. Businesses that embrace digital transformations could see increased revenue as much as 30 percent. Read More »

A recently released report from MENA Research Partners found a slowdown in M&A activity in the MENA region during the second quarter. Read More »

The Orange County Visitors Association recently released a free online training video that teaches etiquette for communicating and interacting with Middle Eastern visitors, and bridging cultural differences to ensure all guests have a welcoming stay. Read More »

Zawawi Trading Company, the authorized general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Oman, has seen all models performing well, but the major stand-out performer was the S-Class Coupé, which managed an impressive 200 percent growth rate over last year. Read More »

Springs 14, The Springs, Dubai Located on a cozy lot that backs to a big lake in Dubai's sought after Emirates Living Community, this stylish villa boasts a spacious, open floor plan with a combination living and dining area, and a separate kitchen with gorgeous countertops and lovely white cabinets. Read More »

Modern Data Center solutions provider Veeam Software is expanding its operations and offerings in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. On the heels of the expansion, Rawad Zaki has been named territory manager for the region. Read More »

Talent and leadership firm Korn Ferry said on Saturday that Blayne O'Hara has joined the company in the role of Middle East principal. O'Hara will be focusing on the financial services markets and will be working from Korn Ferry's Dubai office. Read More »

Two new Tory Burch boutiques have opened in the Middle East. The first, in Doha, opened April 23 at the Lagoona Mall. It is the first freestanding Tory Burch boutique in Qatar. Much of the Tory Burch collection will be on the shelves there. Read More »

The bank saw a net profit of nearly $289 million over the first half of 2015, which translates to 4 percent rise in net operating income. The profit increase has been driven by more customer deposits and a rise in overall assets to nearly $33 billion. Read More »

Doha Bank increased total assets by just less than 15 percent over the same period last year, with a rise of nearly $3 billion. The bank now holds more than $22 billion. The bank also had a strong first half of the year in terms of customer deposits. Read More »

Deyaar Development, the customer-focused development company out of Dubai, recently reported a consolidated net profit of $23.3 million for the second quarter of 2015, which represents an increase of more than 37 percent over the same period last year. Read More »

The subsidiary of SHUAA Capital is offering business deposit rates of 3.25 percent on the year for three-month deposits valued from $272,000 to $1.4 million. Companies depositing more than $1.4 million can earn up to 4.625 percent for two or more years. Read More »

Bahrain's retail sector is continuing to grow in both the tourism and community mall areas. Information in Bahrain MarketView's second-quarter report showed growth in established and newly completed centers as well as retail, food and beverage offerings. Read More »

BP hired Carillion Alawi to build the operational base and an accommodations complex for its Khazzan gas project in the northeast Omani province of Al Dhahirah. The gas field was discovered in 2000 and is approximately 217 miles southwest of Muscat. Read More »

FERG is made up of representatives from money exchange and remittance businesses, and is engaging with financial institutions and regulators in the UAE and around the globe to facilitate smooth and well-regulated remittance movement internationally. Read More »

In the face of such a globalized population, Philip Forrest, president of The International Customer Service Institute, says the customer experience in the Emirates and the rest of the GCC should respect and support the region’s cultural diversity. Read More »

Using software from Vizor Ltd., the central bank is using a new Returns Management System that automates the complete regulatory return lifecycle. All insurance companies are now required to file their regulatory returns through the new online system. Read More »