Qatar Rail recently shed light on the Doha Metro project during the 32nd GCC Traffic Week. Read More »

Excelerate Energy recently tested its freshly improved floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), Explorer, and is happy to say the vessel has set a milestone as an FSRU. Read More »

The Financial Times reported a few months ago that the Qatar sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), had suffered a $12 billion paper loss in the third quarter of 2015.  Read More »

Hill International said James Koch will lead the global construction consulting firm's operations in Kuwait and Bahrain as part of recent promotions in the company’s Project Management Group. Koch, who will be based out of Hill's Kuwait City offices, previously worked out of Hill’s Washington, D.C. office as senior vice president and director of Federal Services Group. Read More »

HMH- Hospitality Management Holdings will control Corp Muscat Al Muzn Hotel under a newly signed agreement with Muzn Oman Commercial. Corp Muscat Al Muzn is being promoted as a mixed-use destination for travelers offering several amenities including a mall and wellness center. The hotel is part of a larger company project that marketed by MAJAN Development Company.  Read More »

Qatar-based telecommunications company Ooredoo said recently it again partnered with Lionel Messi to launch a new advertising campaign, “Together We Do Wonders,” following the award-winning success of its previous “Simply Do Wonders” campaign with the Argentine footballer. The new campaign will focus on Ooredoo’s international corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. Read More »

Emirates NBD was the leading sponsor for the UAE Drones for Good Award ceremony and event recently held in Dubai to celebrate partnerships that support novel innovations in the advanced technology industry. The partnerships that were developed as a result of organizing this event shows there are leading national financial institutes interested in helping technology and its innovations. Read More »

The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) recently held meetings specifically for its real-estate sector committee to resolve problems with how the new Standard Specifications for Construction Works will affect sectors. Dr. Hasan Kamal, head of the real-estate sector committee, led the meetings to address the updated Standard Specifications for Construction Works. Read More »

The China Foreign Trade Center said it will present huge opportunities for Kuwait traders at the 119th Canton Fair running April 15 to May 5 in Guangzhou, China. The largest trade fair in China showcases a wide range of products, including electronics and home appliance, from companies from around the world. Last fall, more than 500 Kuwait buyers attended the fair. Read More »

With oil prices at low levels, IQPC Middle East, along with asset integrity professionals, will be holding the Asset Integrity Management Abu Dhabi conference in April to help oil and gas operators explore cost-effective approaches to ensuring their assets are safe. Solution providers will be highlighting efforts in assisting oil and gas operators manage their assets. Read More »

Sotheby’s International Realty has listed a 1,376-square-foot two-bedroom apartment in the Dubai Marina Cayan Tower for $871,341. The apartment is designed with high-end finishes and features reconstituted wooden floors, synthetic marble countertops and large windows. From the balcony, residents and visitors have breathtaking views of the Dubai Marina and surrounding area. Read More »

Leaders on the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), the worldwide umbrella covering Islamic financial institutions, held their second roundtable meeting in Saudi Arabia. The meeting brought together leaders from the Islamic Development Bank to resolve difficulties for financing for the Islamic micro and small and medium sized enterprises. Read More »

India Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Javed and the leaders from the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) recently discussed developing approaches to improve and strengthen the trade relations between the two nations. CSC Chairperson Abdulrahman Al Zamil began the meeting by emphasizing that the two nations have distinguished strategic relations that unite them. Read More »

The Qatar Chamber is building on the success of the first edition of the "Made in China" exhibition in Doha with a second edition, scheduled for Nov. 15-18, that will feature more space and more participating Chinese companies. The Qatar Chamber, in collaboration with the Embassy of Qatar in China, has begun a promotional campaign in Beijing for the second edition of exhibition. Read More »

A recent meeting between leaders of the tourism sector committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Asharqia Chamber of Saudi Arabia aimed to expand tourism in both kingdoms. Sufyan Al Moayyed, head of the BCCI tourism committee, visited the Asharqia Chamber to discuss ways of stimulating tourism. During the visit, the committee explored different projects., Read More »

Located in Dubai's Palmera Community Arabian Ranches development, this spacious and well-appointed villa features a flowing floor plan with 2,936 square feet of living space and stylish, high-end finishes throughout. The villa has inviting living and dining areas, a tasteful kitchen with striking countertops and handsome cabinetry and three generously sized bedrooms. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry kicked off the fifth Dubai-Hamburg Business Forum on Tuesday with a slate of speakers holding four discussion panels to inform people about public sector solutions in the logistics, smart urban living, energy and health industries. The forum is a joint initiative of the Dubai chamber and the Hamburg Chamber. Read More »

The UAE Ministry of Interior and the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters signed a series of contracts amounting to well over $272 million at the recent International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016), a platform dedicated to homeland security, safety and national resilience held in Abu Dhabi. Read More »

Winners of the 2016 Oman Air Media Awards were honored during ITB Berlin,the world’s leading travel trade show. The awards recognize exceptional work among the German and Switzerland media pertaining to travel-related writing about Oman Air and the Oman area. "We would like to offer our sincere congratulations to each of the four winners," Oman Air CEO Paul Gregorowitsch said. Read More »

Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty has listed a corner unit apartment in Sky Court Towers on Al Reem Island for $541,647. Originally constructed as a two-bedroom apartment, this 1,338-square-foot unit has been converted into a single bedroom apartment. If the contemporary design and open living space don’t draw you in, the views of the Persian Gulf and Abu Dhabi will. Read More »