Spafinder Wellness 365 will be associated in setting up a dedicated Wellness & Spa Lounge at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016, which will be held April 25-26 at Dubai's World Trade Center. Described by the ATM as “the hub for spa and wellness travel professionals,” the lounge underscores the growing importance of the wellness tourism sector at ATM and across the globe. Read More »

Real estate company Colliers International is opening an office in Cairo to reach new investors in the Middle East-North Africa region. “We are establishing an on-the-ground presence in Cairo to meet client demand and we look forward to providing services from our first office for many years to come,” Ian Albert, regional director of Colliers International MENA, told the Gulf News Journal. Read More »

TASC Outsourcing in Dubai recently conducted a survey that looks into the career aspirations of graduates from across the United Arab Emirates. Out of the 370 Emirati graduates surveyed, approximately half said they were optimistic about obtaining employment, with 80 percent preferring to work in government rather than the private sector. Read More »

The first Climate Abu Dhabi exhibition, focusing on the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, is scheduled for Oct. 3-5 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The exhibition will showcase innovative energy-efficient cooling technology and promote discussion of eco-friendly products and solutions. The event aims to attract more than 5,000 visitors. Read More »

BBK (Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait) recently promoted Reyadh Yousif Sater, the deputy chief executive of the bank's business group,  to serve as BBK's new chief executive. Sater is taking over for Karim Bucheery, who has retired from the chief executive position after eight years. "I would like to convey my deep appreciation to the board for the trust they place in me," Sater said. Read More »

Georgia Minister of Agriculture Otar Danelia recently visited Qatar and met with Ahmed al-Obaidly a member of the Qatar Chamber board, to discuss improving trade relations and economic growth. Al-Obaidly emphasized that businessmen based in Qatari are eager to explore the many opportunities in the real estate and agriculture industries based in Georgia. Read More »

Organizers of the recent Dubai WoodShow 2016, the region's largest wood industry trade show, and the International Technical Tropical Timber Association (ATIBT), which consults with governments to craft sustainable tropical timber development plans, have agreed to hold the first Middle East ATIBT Conference in Dubai in 2017. Read More »

SATS Ltd., Asia’s leading provider of gateway services and food solutions, signed an agreement with Oman Air to handle cargo at Muscat International Airport. The joint venture, Oman SATS Cargo LLC, will begin operations within the second quarter of 2016. It will be the sole cargo handling services provider at the Muscat International Airport’s current cargo facility. Read More »

The UAE University and the Supreme Legislation Committee have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote joint efforts to uphold the role of law in creating an integrated society. Read More »

Leaders on the Saudi-Algerian Business Council recently achieved a new milestone in improving the bilateral trade between the two nations by creating an outline of eight approaches to further improve relations. Read More »

Many important world leaders and decision-makers are aware of the strong support that is being given for the Zayed Future Energy Prize, particularly at the Future of Energy Summit. Read More »

Because the Middle East market is currently purchasing a large amount of timber, European and U.S. wood companies are working toward increasing their sales across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market. Read More »

Commercial Bank of Kuwait has partnered with Agoda.com, in cooperation with Visa International, to offer direct discounts on hotel stays. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce (DCC) recently released an analysis showing that the retail market size in Dubai has reached $35.4 billion since 2015, demonstrating that there have been sustained yearly growth rates. Read More »

Students from three educational institutions in Oman recently participated in the Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2016, a four-day competition that involves teams of students building energy-efficient vehicles and testing them on a track. Read More »

U.S. newspapers have reported that the Qatar Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 1995 by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has paid $400 million in 2014 to host six U.S. universities in a facility near Doha, Qatar's capital Read More »

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has recently expanded its retail line of desk phones for businesses. Read More »

More jobs will be created in the U.K. with the announcement of plans to develop a multi-million dollar joint venture between the Oman Drydock Company and Babcock International, a British defense company, according to Defense Secretary Michael Fallon. Read More »

The Council of Saudi Chambers and research firm The Business Year held a discussion last month called "Strategic Transformation to Boost Economic Growth" to enhance awareness of opportunities available to business professionals in Saudi Arabia. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) anticipates improving its bilateral relations with China at the China-UAE Trade and Cultural Exchange Summit 2016, which is hosted in Chengdu, China. Read More »