In order for member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to better the sectors of their economies that are struggling, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) supports the countries in their privatization programs. Read More »

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) recently announced a drastic reduction in fees for VHF Radio for small ships and dual-band radio for hunting.  Read More »

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) recently held its second quarterly meeting of the year with Rasheed Al Maraj, governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and chairman of the board, presiding.  Read More »

After a complete month of fasting for Ramadan, UAE residents may be tempted to overeat with Eid holiday celebrations just around the corner. Read More »

In an effort to sustain Qatari traditions, Qatar Insurance Group recently hosted a Suhoor assembly at the La Cigale hotel for staff and family members.  Read More »

One year ago, Qatar Petroleum (QP) invited international oil companies to participate in a competitive tender process regarding the future development of the Al Shaheen oil field, currently operated by Maersk Oil. Read More »

The authorization of new and existing masts and towers was addressed at a workshop hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).  Read More »

Global Equity International Inc. and secondary group Global Equity Partners Plc. recently announced that VT Hydrocarbon Holdings (VTH) has approved the financial portion of a real estate deal for a piece of land and facility in Jordan.  Read More »

Powerwave Odyssey custom well stimulation method can now be implemented in Saudi Arabia. Read More »

While discussing the progress of preparations for the fifth annual Made in Qatar exhibition, Qatar Chamber leaders noted that 80 percent of the space has been booked.  Read More »

A newly signed agreement between BP and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) aims to allow both companies to invest in oil and gas products in Kuwait and beyond. Read More »

Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently announced that the Standing Committee for Training and Scholarships has held its 23rd meeting for the academic year 1436/1437H. Read More »

The University of Nizwa recently announced that its Computer Science Section (CSS), Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (DMPS) and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) have successfully finished the process of renewing the IEEE Student Branch of Nizwa University. Read More »

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) recently announced that a research team of professors from the Department of Geology in the College of Science has been conducting a study of sea level changes in the UAE in collaboration with Sweden's Uppsala University. Read More »

First Vice Chairman Khalid Alzayani, who is head of the BCCI old markets committee, presided over a recent meeting that was held in Bait Altijjar.  Read More »

Fortinet, a global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions with offices in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, recently announced its acquisition of AccelOps, an innovator in scalable network security monitoring and analytics solutions. Gulf News Journal spoke with Fortinet Middle East Regional Vice President Alain Penel to get more details on the acquisition. Read More »

Dubai-based OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, recently secured a deal with Lebanon’s Right & Rights (R&R) for the exclusive distribution of its premium channels. R&R is Lebanon's most prominent media aggregation company. The new deal will see R&R, in collaboration with its sister firm ECOnet, exclusively distribute OSN content in Lebanon. Read More »

The Food and Beverage Business Group, under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently launched “Wafaa,” a food donation initiative in which people package and deliver essential food items to the less fortunate. The launch of Wafaa, which means giving back to society, was announced during a ceremony at Dubai Chamber. Read More »

Must World WLL, which produces and distributes high quality garments to famous brands in Europe and the U.S., recently said it is establishing a new regional head office in Bahrain. The Bahrain office will be an incorporated company that is expected to manufacture approximately 18 million garments every year and take care of $200 million worth of orders from the U.S.  Read More »

Qatar Insurance Group (QIC) said a group of its senior officials recently visited the elderly at Ihsan - Centre of Empowerment and Care Elderly and Al Rumailah Hospital. "We were delighted to organize a visit to the elderly to acknowledge them for their unique contribution to the society at large,” Ali Al Fadala, senior deputy group president and CEO of QIC Group, said. Read More »