Bensimon, the French lifestyle brand, is launching its iconic Bensimon canvas shoe collection in the Middle East for the first time. Read More »

EarthCheck Research Institute, one of the world’s leading organizations for scientific benchmarking and certification for the travel industry, is opening a new office in Dubai continuing the institute’s growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More »

Mega Mall, the largest shopping center in Sharjah, is participating in the Sharjah Summer Surprises 2015 initiative. The promotion began Aug. 6 and will run through Sept. 5 and features drawings for many prizes as well as 50 to 75 percent discounts. Read More »

Japan's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates recently visited the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, where he met a number of executive officials and discussed ways to enhance the nations' bilateral relations in space science, technology and research. Read More »

Amana Healthcare, a specialized provider of post-acute rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and home transition and respite care services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recently announced the launch of its neurorehabilitation outpatient program. Read More »

With big name retail customers such as Chevrolet, Givenchy, and Crate and Barrel, Iconiction has created campaigns that are both targeted and informative. Hyperlocal advertising has proven extremely successful for the company, which was founded in 2014. Read More »

The Gulf region’s ports are witnessing rapid growth, and leaders from various port interests are coming together to collaborate on how to best handle that growth. Read More »

The contract is part of Qatar's long-term plan to build up its energy infrastructure as part of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2022. Siemens will design and build 18 turnkey substations by 2017. Read More »

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Ministry of Environment and Water recently partnered with Children’s City, based in Dubai, to organize and host a public awareness workshop dedicated to organic agriculture.  Read More »

Survey revealed that most residents have issues with air conditioning units, sewage, electricity, thin walls and defective water heaters. The study also found that only 50 percent of landlords in Dubai pay for their tenants' maintenance services. Read More »

Several international leaders as well as experts -- including Paul Klinkhamer, former managing director of Huran Consulting Group Middle East -- recently united to create Vecta Strategy Consultancy, a management consultancy based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More »

Consumers in the United Arab Emirates still rely on cash as the preferred way to pay for goods and services in the Gulf nation, a new study shows. Read More »

The Future of the Audit, a roundtable gathering focused on how the auditing industry is prepared to meet the evolving needs of the United Arab Emirates economy, was held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The event was attended by some of the top UAE businesses. Read More »

The global marine solutions provider's integrity management initiative relies on in-depth information gathering. Engineers can use the information to complete the redesign and verification of components to extend their life, and reduce cost and risk. Read More »

ST. Regis Doha received nine awards from industry leaders. The company’s excellence in design, market leadership, dining experience, travel and luxury. Read More »

Dubai Aviation City Corp. Chairman Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum announced that its subsidiary, Dubai World Central, has named 145 square kilometer master planned city Dubai South. "Dubai South is the emirate’s flagship urban project," he said. Read More »

Oasis500 recently hosted SeedStars World – Amman, the global seed-stage startup competition, with 12 participants. Read More »

Emirates Airlines will recommence passenger flights to Baghdad on Sept. 17. Flights will depart Dubai on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Read More »

A.M. Best this week moved Abu Dhabi National Takaful Co. from stable to positive with a financial strength rating of B++. ADNTC’s solid risk adjusted capitalization and track record of excellent underwriting processes are reflected in the new ratings. Read More »

Narendra Modi visited the United Arab Emirates, where he said working with UAE entrepreneurs could be key for India’s financial and infrastructure goals. The trip marked the first time a sitting Indian head of state has visited the UAE since 1981. Read More »