A new report published by Euromonitor International for The Leisure Show Dubai 2015 forecasts that theme park revenue in the United Arab Emirates will almost double by 2019 from $470 million to $837 million. Gulf News Journal sat with Phil Taylor, managing director of Dubai-based consultancy Team Leisure LLC, who will discuss “Dubai Theme Parks: Boom or Bust?” Read More »

Dominovas Energy Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al-Rushaid Technologies to pursue common business interests, strategies and approaches for establishing a profitable working relationship concerning their collective business mandates. Opportunities initially identified by the companies to develop include power companies, oil companies and vehicle financing. Read More »

Crowdfunding has become a popular way for new businesses to show proof of concept and garner community support for their product, but the service doesn’t work as well for small and medium enterprises. We sat with Eureeca co-founder Sam Quawasm to talk to him about the value of crowd investing, and what it means for the startup community in the Gulf region. Read More »

A brand new, one-bedroom apartment in Remraam is now available. This 668-square-foot apartment features a balcony and plenty of storage. For those who enjoy cooking and being in the kitchen, but also enjoy entertaining and socializing, the open kitchen is a huge plus. It features light-colored tile backsplashes and dark wood cabinetry with granite countertops. Read More »

An opportunity to live in Dubai’s International Media Production Zone is here. Engel and Voelkers has listed a vacant one-bedroom, two-bath apartment on a lower level of Tower D. This 676-square-foot apartment is situated on a lower level and is available for just $182,413. Large windows bring in lots of light, while an extremely open floor plan allows for easy movement. Read More »

A unique corner apartment is available on the ground floor of the Almeria North building in the complex known as The Wave Muscat. The 2,152-square-foot apartment offers three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes. The master suite includes a walk-in closet and bathroom, separate shower and double vanity unit. A bidet and water closet are also featured. Read More »

The Muslim population is rapidly increasing, and is expected to grow to 26.5 percent of the global population by 2030. This population segment offers one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Gulf News Journal spoke with Anas Kasak, chief marketing officer at CrescentRating, to find out more about the Muslim travel industry and its potential for the Gulf region. Read More »

Carpool Arabia, Dubai’s first private ride-sharing company, has secured its first round of funding and will use a $350,000 investment to create a mobile application. “We launched the platform and after a few months, 95 percent of the traffic was coming from people who want to commute from home to the office,” Benjamin de Terssac, co-founder of Carpool Arabia, said. Read More »

More than 30 delegates from Angolan businesses were in Dubai recently as part of high-profile trade talks meant to strengthen ties with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Read More »

Home Centre, the largest home decor retailer in the Middle East, is celebrating twenty years in business by unveiling plans to open more than fifty new stores across the region over the next five years. Read More »

Minor Hotel Group is continuing to expand in the GCC with the development of the new Anantara Durrat Al Bahrain Resort. Read More »

As part of its advanced training program, Qatar Development Bank held a three-day event for 30 entrepreneurs aiming to improve their industrial productivity.The training provided details about the latest strategies and applications to raise efficiency. Experts gave a detailed explanation about support available to help entrepreneurs either launch or improve their projects. Read More »

Ooredoo Kuwait has awarded the Chinese telecommunications hardware and service provider Huawei with a “Future Mode of Operation (FMO)” IT and Network Managed Services contract. Read More »

The Tejar Dubai entrepreneurship development program recently hosted a workshop entitled "Entrepreneurship – The Road to Success" in partnership with the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Centre. Read More »

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently announced the sale of the Westin Excelsior Rome to Katara Hospitality, Qatar's leading hospitality organization, for $251 million. Read More »

Mindtree, a digital transformation and technology services company, announced a strategic partnership with Flydubai, aiming to improve the digital experience for travelers. Read More »

As a result of a partnership established among Al Fardan Exchange, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Rêv Worldwide and Visa, the Al Fardan Exchange TravelezPlus Visa Prepaid Card will allow customers to store up to 13 currencies in just one card. The TravelezPlus Visa prepaid card is a reloadable card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted in 200 countries and territories. Read More »

Hill International, the global managing construction company, recently announced that it has received a contract from Contraco W.L.L. to provide project management consultancy services in connection with the Salwa Resort in Doha, Qatar. Read More »

Kanoo Machinery is taking part in  Materials Handling Middle East 2015, the only show in the region for professionals from every facet of the warehousing, supply chain and intra-logistics sector, which has started at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Read More »

Global Cloud Xchange, a subsidiary of Reliance Communications, announced the appointment of Vineet Verma as president of Middle East and Africa operations. Verma joined the Reliance Group in 1996 and has held various roles across the business in operations, product management and business strategy. Most recently, he was the head of strategy and corporate development of GCX. Read More »