In association with the government’s ninth five-year developmental plan, and with the leadership and vision of Sultan Qaboos, the Oman Airport Management Company (OAMC) has revealed its newest five-year business plan. Read More »

Doha Bank played host earlier this week to a knowledge sharing session called “Changing Dynamics and Market Opportunities” at the Emirate Towers Hotel in Dubai. Read More »

Women empowerment is taking priority in the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) as the international business community recognizes the importance of female leadership. Read More »

INJAZ Al Arab, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating work opportunities for young individuals in the Arab World, recently teamed up with Alghanim Industries for the eighth annual MENA Training event. Read More »

Oilfield services provider Petrofac recently selected Veolia Water Technologies Gulf for water treatment solutions at its Rabab Harweel Integrated Project (RHIP) in the southern region of Oman. Veolia will provide water treatment solutions at the oil and sour gas facility being developed by Petroleum Development Oman under the management of Petrofac. Read More »

Council of Saudi Chambers Chairperson Abdulrahman Al Zamil met with Saudi-British Joint Business Council Co-chair Elizabeth Symons to discuss mutual relations between Saudi Arabia and Britain and to develop ideas on how to better collaborative efforts between the two countries. Cooperation in developing programs aimed to better education, health and training was also discussed. Read More »

Al Sawari for Industries and Uniform Italia signed a memorandum of understanding last week to form a joint venture to initiate a factory in Qatar to manufacture uniforms for a variety of industries. Al Sawari Holding Chairman Sheikh Turki bin Faisal Al Thani and Uniform Italia CEO Arnaldo Usai signed the memorandum to invest $35 million in the joint venture.  Read More »

Biopharmaceutical company AbbVie recently teamed up with Benchmark Middle East in organizing an advertising competition in Dubai to increase awareness of the rare skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa. The Young Lynx Print Competition in Dubai called upon advertising executives under the age of 30 to come up with a creative solution to raise awareness of this health condition. Read More »

Conares, the UAE’s second largest private steel manufacturer, has started installation of a 12-inch pipe mill at its Jebel Ali Free Zone facility as it works toward increasing its annual steel production to 1 million tons. “We are enhancing our pipe manufacturing facilities and the new size range of the product will be from 4 inches to 12 inches,” Conares CEO Bharat Bhatia said. Read More »

Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC) recently launched Labeeb IoT, the first Internet of Things (IoT) platform ever developed in the region. Labeeb IoT, paired with extensive sets of development kits, will enable creation of new services and applications across different vertical markets. It initially will target research centers and startups in the region. Read More »

Islamic Finance News magazine recently honored Kuwait Finance House ( KFH ) with awards as "Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait 2015" and awards for Kuwait deal of the year and Turkey deal of the year. KFH Deputy General Manager of Private Banking Abdullah AlMejhem said KFH ' has been a leader in Islamic banking and highlighted the bank's efforts in expanding in varied markets. Read More »

LS: Keep Moving has listed a two-bedroom apartment in the Piazza in the Fox Hill area of Lusail for $467,032. The apartment is perfect for a small family; there are two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with lots of cabinetry. The apartment has an open layout, providing plenty of space for family to spend time together or interact with friends.  Read More »

The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) reaffirmed its support of businesswomen at a news conference held by the Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society to promote the B to B International Businesswomen’s Exhibition. The conference includes workshops, lectures and discussion panels to emphasize the important issues that challenge solutions and businesswomen. Read More »

Leaders in the Saudi business and economy sectors are looking forward to hosting a visit from India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the meeting will improve the investment and bilateral trade relations between Saudi Arabia and India. Economic relations is crucial to both countries because India depends on Saudi Arabia for more than 20 percent of its national oil imports. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber Centre for Responsible Business’ ENGAGE Dubai program partnered with the Emirates Wildlife Society - World Wildlife Fund (EWS-WWF) to hold its first workshop of the year, ‘‘Road to Sustainability - Barriers, Opportunities and Employee Engagement," to teach participants about implementing sustainability practices. Read More »

Delegations from the Public Works and Service Department in Ras Al Khaimah and the Ajman Free Zone recently reviewed the five-star rating received by Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department of the Abu Dhabi Police. The review applies specifically to the experience that customers receive from the Vehicle and Drivers Licensing Department. Read More »

Samsung Electronics recently introduced several new air conditioning units with advanced technology geared specifically toward the Saudi Arabian climate during a launch event held at Riyadh's Kempinski Hotel to promote the company's new products and to share the benefits of advances in air conditioning technology. Read More »

This beautiful apartment in Dubai's Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah development offers a lovely view of the park. The apartment has a spacious floor plan with 1,787 square feet of living space and includes inviting living and dining areas and a well-appointed modern kitchen. There are also two generous bedrooms with build-in wardrobes, a maid's room and three baths. Read More »

Construction industry professionals and project managers at a recent seminar in Jeddah were told project management is becoming more important now that the construction industry in Saudi Arabia is facing a reduced budget for projects. The seminar was the second professional development event held by Faithful+Gould and the Saudi Council of Engineers. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted its annual Diplomatic Circle Dinner in Dubai to discuss its future direction and current achievements in the United Arab Emirates’ economic landscape. The dinner is part of the chamber's efforts to keep its partners and members up to date about the area’s economic landscape to emphasize its growth. Read More »