Atbahrain and Marhaba Services signed an agreement to create a potent marketing force for Bahrain's tourism sector. The partnership will take advantage of each organization's assets to welcome tourists and guide their experiences. Marhaba will help coordinate the expansion of so-called meet-and-greet services. Atbahrain will help manage visitors' experiences during their stay. Read More »

Italy's prominent medical group Medicina Futura will open the first Italian multi-disciplinary medical center in Dubai on Sunday.The group, which is keen on establishing its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, believes Dubai is the perfect place to begin, thanks to its dominance in the socio-economic sectors of the region. Read More »

Omantel will provide a 1,081-square-mile telecommunications network to serve BP Oman's Khazzan Gas Project. The agreement will provide fixed and mobile voice services as well as broadband services to Khazzan gas field - Block 61, located between the Ad Dhahirah and Ad Dakhiliya governorates. The services will help not only BP Oman, but also its contractors and other partners. Read More »

Batelco said that more Bahrani mobile phone users will be able to find service, thanks to the installation of the region's first LTE AIR site. AIR stands for antenna integrated radio and uses specialized towers that combine broadcasting functions that would normally require two separate towers. Batelco officials said the AIR towers are easier to install and are more energy efficient. Read More »

A one-bedroom townhouse is available in Porto Arabia, one of Doha’s most popular communities. MD Properties has listed the 1,259-square-foot townhouse for $527,952. For individuals who want to live in the Arabian Riviera and near The Pearl Qatar’s main harbor, the townhouse is a great option. The townhouse features one bedroom with an en suite bathroom and a second full bathroom. Read More »

Zain Group released its 2016 Thought Leadership Report at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. The report, titled "Bringing the Future Closer with Innovation: Pursuing Innovation as a Means to Overcome Challenges in the MENA Region," makes a case for innovation as a valuable tool for addressing social and economic deficits that affect the push toward sustainable development. Read More »

Here's an opportunity to live along Boulevard Walk in Dubai: A studio apartment at 8 Boulevard Walk is listed by Residence Dubai Real Estate at $272,275. The 543-square-foot apartment includes a bathroom and a stunning view of Business Bay. It offers such amenities as a large balcony and a fully equipped kitchen. The apartment is within walking distance of Dubai Mall. Read More »

Bahrain is hosting next week's annual Gulf Industry Fair, a business-to-business show with the goal of demonstrating just how much potential and growth can be found in the Middle East.T he three-day exhibition begins Tuesday and boasts coverage of sectors that include energy and environmental protection, industrial safety and security and industry training. Read More »

Ziehm Imaging and OrthoScan showcased the world's first and only mobile 3-D C-arm imaging system at the recent Arab Health Exhibition and Congress in Dubai. The Ziehm Vision RFD 3D system comes equipped with a flat panel that provides a 6.3-inch edge length. It combines 2-D and 3-D imaging designed to meet the needs of orthopedics, traumatology, spine surgery and heart procedures. Read More »

Oman Air welcomed Omani CEOs to a summit in Muscat meant to exchange ideas on stimulating investment in Oman. The gathering was an effort to create opportunities for partnerships that might address the region's changing economy. Oman Air CEO Paul Gregorowitsch said the challenges the economy faces would be best answered by collaboration between public and private entities. Read More »

Insurance professionals from around the world, including CEOs, high-ranking bankers, authorities in research and Shariah scholars, gathered in Bahrain earlier this week for the 12th annual Middle East Insurance Forum (MEIF) Institutional Excellence Awards.The two-day event wouldn’t be possible without the partnership of the Central Bank of Bahrain. Read More »

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. signed a deal with Dubai developer Nakheel for a new hotel in Jumeirah Island's Palm Tower. The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, expected to open in 2018, will be the fifth St. Regis hotel in the UAE. The first 18 stories of the 52-story Palm Tower will feature 289 rooms and suites while the upper floors will offer 504 luxury apartments. Read More »

U.S. Consul General to Dubai Paul Malik and U.S. Agricultural Counselor Quintin Gray visited the new Al Maya Supermarket in Dubai's Muraqqabat neighborhood. The U.S. officials were welcomed by Al Maya Group Director Kamal Vachani and discussed ways of increasing trade between U.S. companies and Al Maya, whose 40 markets across the region import large volumes of goods from the U.S. Read More »

Oman's Ministry of Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding with Ooredoo that will open an avenue for sharing technical and management expertise in support of Omani tourism. The agreement will mostly concern events and training organized by the ministry and Ooredoo. Both parties agreed to cross-promote each others events and to facilitate trainings with tourism businesses. Read More »

The Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences announced the opening of its College of Medicine at the recent Arab Health Exhibition and Congress. The new college will expand the university's offerings at its campus in the Dubai Healthcare City complex by offering six-year bachelor's degree programs in medicine and surgery to 50 students beginning in September. Read More »

A four-bedroom villa is available in Bu Quwah, listed by Star Real Estate for $663,042. The two-story villa is located in a residential area and features a tiled front yard with plenty of room for a patio set. The lobby and living and dining room are on the ground floor, along with an open-plan kitchen. The second floor has four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and a maid's room. Read More »

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has three new Boeing aircraft. Two 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER will join the 45 other Boeing planes in the Saudia fleet. "The delivery of our first Dreamliners marks yet another exciting chapter in Saudia's long-standing relationship with Boeing that began in the early 1960s," Saudia Director General Saleh bin Nasser al-Jasser said. Read More »

RMG Networks will continue providing digital signage for Etisalat retail stores through the first part of this year, the company announced Monday. Read More »

HEC Paris professor Andrea Masini was named the new dean of the school's top-ranked MBA program Wednesday. Read More »

Executives from Zain Group recently hosted International Telecommunications Union Secretary-General Houlin Zhao at Zain headquarters in Kuwait to discuss the development of the technology and telecommunications industries. Read More »