Questions about how sovereign wealth funds work practically and what happens when they are not handled in a transparent way loom large especially when it comes to the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Read More »

Jazan Gas Projects Co. scored high marks at recent global awards events and became the first Saudi industrial company to spearhead an Air Separation Unit (ASU) site located in southwestern Saudi Arabia’s Jazan Economic City. JGPC is a joint venture between ACWA Holding (ACWA) and Air Products and Chemicals (AP). Read More »

Following a recent stopover in Bahrain by Egyptian representatives, Bahraini officials from the Bahraini-Egyptian Joint Business Council met in Bait Al Tijjar, with Othman Al Rayes named as deputy chair, to assess the visit’s outcomes. Recommendations included setting up an office for Bahrain’s Economic Development Board (EDB) in Egypt; sponsoring a display of products sourced from Egypt and establishing non-stop flights between Bahrain and cities in Egypt via Gulf Air. Read More »

Oman Telecommunications Co. SAOG — known as Omantel — announced recently in Muscat the completed submerging of its 25,000-km cable system in Marseille, France, successfully connecting Hong Kong to Singapore, Africa and Europe, all via Oman. With the project’s “landing,” the top telecom provider for the sultanate has created a significant shortcut between Europe and the Far Eastern nations. Read More »

DHL Express, a global leader in logistics, has announced that Geoff Walsh has been selected as the new UAE Country Manager. Prior to his new appointment in the UAE, Walsh previously served as the DHL Express’ Country Manager in Saudi Arabia and will bring this knowledge and experience to his new position. Read More »

Northwestern University professor Stephen Eisenman seems to be crying foul, or at least asking questions about the school’s exported journalism program educating students in Qatar. In an interview with the Washington Post published in December of last year, Eisenman talked about things like censorship and human rights violations in Qatar that hamper the efforts of the American universities to maintain a presence there. Read More »

For the very first time, Emirati students will take part in Citizen Science, a brand new mobile platform that was designed to invigorate passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The platform is set up to give students the necessary skills to solve difficulties facing the world over the next 50 years and beyond. Read More »

After only about three years on the air, Al-Jazeera America is shutting down. As of this month, the network will no longer broadcast in the U.S. The somewhat abrupt closure leaves those with an interest in the industry wondering exactly what factors led to the takedown of a broadcasting office that, while battling some very serious charges and accusations, played a role in cross-continental news delivery and was a mainstay for many Gulf Region natives living in America. Read More »

The Kuwait Official Portal (KGO) now offers more than 280 eServices and 850 content services after a revamp from Diyar United Co. Noted as a Kuwait-headquartered ICT specialist, Diyar United created and has maintained the Kuwait Government Online Portal since 2008. The portal allows citizens, business leaders, visitors and government agencies to electronically access many government services. Read More »

Kimberly O'Malley, head of the U.S.-based Pearson Research and Innovation Network in Washington, D.C., recently offered insight into digital technology’s potential to enhance education while visiting Riyadh for Ta'leem 2016, Saudi Arabia's annual education convention. Read More »

Mobile telecom operator Zain Kuwait recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) designed to improve living conditions, support and services for refugees worldwide. Read More »

Etihad Airways recently announced five extra flights daily between Kuwait and Abu Dhabi aboard its A380 and B787 Dreamliner aircrafts, which feature the Business Studio seating option.  Read More »

A new Amnesty International report is shedding light on the status of the Gulf state of Qatar, a small country that’s been under fire because of various human rights issues within its borders. Read More »

Ion Exchange, an India-based company that is one of the largest providers of environment solutions in Asia, has announced the opening of a new chemical facility in Bahrain. The new facility will be built in the Bahrain Investment Wharf and will act as the export hub for chemicals for the surrounding regions and the North Arab states. Read More »

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) recently won the "Outstanding Joint Government Project" category for its Mobile Eye Clinic at the Dubai Government Excellence Program Award. The aim of the Mobile Eye Clinic is to provide vision care to those in Dubai who cannot afford the screenings themselves. Visitors to the clinic often include school children, bus drivers, laborers and the elderly. Read More »

Raising awareness about issues related to patient safety, the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), recently hosted the first edition of the Global Academy for Emerging Leaders in Patient Safety in Doha. Held in association with Weill Cornell Medicine, Qatar, and Sidra Medical and Research Center, the academy educated nearly 100 Qatar-based faculty and health science students on the best practices in patient safety. Read More »

A recent Wall Street Journal article indicates various community colleges and other American educational institutions are trying out the idea of satellite campuses in the Gulf region. Houston Community College Vice Chancellor Edmund Herod said there are certain challenges to these kinds of ventures, but he is ultimately positive about the way these projects can work. Read More »

Insurance is about more than covering the costs of damages, people often forget about the unspoken benefits of the sector, Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) Deputy Group President and CEO of the MENA region Salem Al Mannai said. The insurance industry is also a driving force in opening the doors of startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and support project funding. Read More »

Estate Real Estate Management has listed a first-floor apartment in a newly constructed development in the middle of Amwaj Island for $488,585. The apartment spans 1,879 square feet and includes a balcony. Residents can take advantage of a squash court, sauna, steam rooms, multiple gyms for workouts, a swimming pool for children and a large swimming pool for adults. Read More »

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Italian representatives met recently for a special forum called Lombardy and Dubai Economic Cooperation, Investment and Business Opportunities. Dubai Chamber Chairman Majid Saif Al Ghurair  received the Lombardy regional government and economic delegation, led by Fabrizio Sala, vice president of the Lombardy region. Read More »