Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) director-general and chairman HE Mattar Al Tayer recently unveiled the organization's newly-improved website at www.rta.ae. Read More »

IBM recently entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development Co., an investment and development company, to bring IBM Watson to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Read More »

Germany-Based Wermuth Asset Management expects that given the availability of solar power at $0.04 kWh, crude oil will soon only be able to compete if offered below $7 per barrel, which will have profound implications for global financial markets. Read More »

Oman’s national carrier is accepting applications from citizens who already have flight experience as well as those with no prior training. Applicants with no prior experience will be enrolled in the Cadet Pilot training program, paid for by Oman Air. Read More »

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) said Wednesday it is using the Liwa Date Festival as an opportunity to hold forums with palm farmers about groundwater usage and to provide ways to irrigate more efficiently and sustainably. Read More »

A large apartment in Abu Dhabi’s Al Reef Downtown is available from The Specialists for $258,630. The 1,130-square-foot apartment includes 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms and an open kitchen with dark cabinetry. Tiled flooring flows throughout the apartment. Read More »

With 244 signature rooms and suites, and offering three restaurants and lounges, a spa and wellness facilities, and convenient business amenities, The Address Dubai Mall offers a quintessential luxurious experience. Showings are available upon request. Read More »

Open Source Computer Solutions LLC (OSCOMP), one of the United Arab Emirates' top system integrating companies, has released a set of high-quality, yet reasonably-priced telecommunications services for customers in the UAE. Read More »

United Arab Emirates-based private equity consulting company Grace Century was among only three technology-focused firms selected to make presentations to an assemblage of high net-worth individuals on July 30 in Singapore. Read More »

As part of celebrations during the holy month of Ramadan, the Bahrain Airport Co. (BAC) hosted a Ghabga event. Read More »

A new Ramadan campaign was unveiled in Saudi Arabia by LINE, one of the leading lifestyle platforms in the world. Read More »

Skipton International, an offshore bank, has expanded its United Kingdom buy-to-let mortgages to British expats residing in Kuwait. Read More »

The greatest challenge facing the Middle East’s real estate industry is a critical shortage of middle income housing, an obstacle government officials and industry stakeholders will discuss at the Cityscape Global Conference in September. Read More »

Oman Insurance Co. has launched AssistPal, a roadside assistance mobile app for its motor insurance customers. The app is the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates and aims to make assistance requests faster and more convenient. Read More »

The global oil and gas training standards body OPITO is working with Oman’s government, the Oman Society for Petroleum Services and employers to improve oil and gas workforce training. OPITO sets the global oil and gas industry standards for emergency response. Read More »

Oman Refreshment Co., a franchisee of PepsiCo International, recently acquired new production line equipment from Sidel that will enable the bottler to increase production. Oman’s market growth for carbonated soft drinks has been in double digits in recent years. Read More »

California-based derma e, the vitamin-rich antioxidant skin care products manufacturer, has announced the establishment an office in Dubai to meet escalating demand for natural skin care. The derma e brand has seen growing interest in the MENA area. Read More »

A fully furnished, 785-square-foot studio is available at The Pearl for just $425,673. Read More »

R Hotels, a United Arab Emirates-based hotel management company, has appointed ANC Contracting LLC (ANC) as the main contractor for the second phase of construction on its new resort and spa in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah. The 253-room hotel will be called The Palm. Read More »

Kuwait’s Burgan Bank won four awards from the Asian Banking & Finance Magazine, which were presented at the Asian Banking and Finance 2015 Awards at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. Read More »