A recent meeting between leaders of the Qatar Chamber and Minister of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs Issa Al-Nuaimi was used to address issues that affect both entities. Read More »

In a recent meeting between Council of Saudi Chambers Chairperson Abdulrahman Al Zamil and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the two officials discussed topics related to the economy and trade relations in depth. Read More »

Rice miller and exporter KRBL Limited recently said it plans to increase operations throughout the Middle East, with concentration in the GCC, in efforts to meet a five-year plan to grow business by 75 percent. India-based KRBL, the world's largest rice miller and basmati rice exporter, will focus on strengthening business partnerships and expanding its distributing system. Read More »

United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) and Red Sea Gateway Terminal celebrated the maiden voyage of the world’s greenest ultra-large container vessel at Jeddah Islamic Port last week. Saudi Ports Authority President and UASC Chairman Nabeel Al-Amudi and Saudi Industrial Services Company CEO Mohammed Al-Mudarres were on hand for the arrival of the 18,800 TEU M.V. Al Nefud. Read More »

Omantel signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cisco to improve the sultanate's leading telecommunications services as part of a long-term plan to transform the company and its presence in the network and data services sector. As part of the memorandum, Omantel and Cisco have agreed to partner in efforts to enhance managed network, data center and virtualization solutions. Read More »

CGG said it successfully launched a comprehensive deployment of Sercel's new-generation 508XT land seismic acquisition system on a crew leading a seismic survey in Saudi Arabia. The 508XT system is currently deployed on a crew run by ARGAS, CGG's joint venture with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), which accomplished the milestone mark of 1 million vibrated points in January. Read More »

Kuwait Finance House (KFH) announced the fifth-draw winners of its “Shop and Win" campaign that urged consumers to use KFH financial cards when shopping. The seven winners announced last week are Samer Ali, Ali Alsalmi, Naeim Abdal, Abdullah Alkhudhair, Haydar Alshimari, Khaled Alhajeri and Abdullah Alothniya. The promotional campaign will end on April 19. Read More »

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has selected digital security firm Gemalto and Comarch, which designs advanced IT services and software, to implement and integrate its innovative IT services and software and put into use an loT (Internet of Things) connectivity management platform. STC will be able to introduce new products and services under the new platform. Read More »

Saudi Aramco said this week its Safaniyah Onshore Producing Department (SONPD) has completed an initiative to decrease the amount of gas flaring in its procedures by using an in-house flare recovery system developed at the Tanajib plant. Reducing the gas flares will help in protecting the environment from dangerous emissions, including sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide. Read More »

Dubai-based NEAH Global Energy Solutions (GES) said its affiliates have taken over the debt and equity stake in Quemic Ghana Pty. GES, which offers logistics, power generation and security management for global energy and critical organizational assets, plans to expand its services and delivery in Ghana after consolidating and rebranding Quemic Ghana Pty into an affiliate company. Read More »

Zain Group has made a strategic partnership with FOO to help launch the company into new innovative business streams. Zain Group, a telecom leader in the Middle East and Africa, saw a partnership with FOO, a  Lebanon-based company that provides innovative mobility related services, as a way to strengthen areas of focus for the Zain Digital Frontier and Innovation business unit. Read More »

Ooredoo entered into two deals with Cisco aimed at increasing its offerings for companies in Qatar. A leasing deal with Cisco will allow Ooredoo enterprise customers to lease Cisco hardware for networking solutions, messaging, telephony, servers and collaboration technology. The second agreement will make Cisco's virtual managed services accessible to Ooredoo customers in Qatar. Read More »

If you’re looking for a place to live in Lusail, then you’re in luck. A luxurious two-bedroom apartment with a park view in the Piazza has recently been listed by Mirage International Property Consultants for $453,134. The apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms and approximately 1,198 square feet of living space. The 79-square-foot balcony shows off a nearby park. Read More »

Omantel recently signed an agreement to partner with Ericsson to better network capabilities in Oman. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) details how Omantel and Ericsson will collaborate on deployment of intelligent network upgrades, the launch of innovative fixed and mobile products and services and the growth of Omantel’s product portfolio. Read More »

Oman Insurance Co., one of the top insurance solutions providers in the Middle East, was recently honored as the 2016 Finance Awards for Insurance Solutions Provider of the Year – UAE, an award presented by Corporate LiveWire to recognize business achievement in accountancy, tax and financial services. Oman Insurance is headquartered in Dubai. Read More »

Located in the Fairmont Palm Residences development, adjacent to the Fairmont Palm Hotel and Resort, this stylish apartment boasts an open floor plan with 1,357 square feet of living space. The apartment has a sizable combination living and dining room, a tasteful modern kitchen and a maid's room. The apartment has a generously sized and well-appointed bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. Read More »

Movenpick Hotel Kuwait recently named Rushdi Ashkar, a Jordanian national with more than two decades of international experience in the hospitality industry, to be its new general manager. Ashkar brings an abundance of knowledge about the hospitality sector, specifically in hotel management, as he has held numerous leadership positions in different chain hotels around the GCC. Read More »

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, said it will add four new afternoon flights each week to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh beginning Thursday. Gulf Air will increase flights between Bahrain International Airport and Riyadh from 28 per week to 32. The additional flights between Bahrain and Riyadh are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Read More »

The Doha Film Institute will kick off the second edition of Qumra on Friday. The six-day event is intended to support first- and second-time filmmakers. More than 100 film industry professionals, including directors, producers and script consultants, are expected to attend. The event will focus on 33 projects in various stages of film development. Read More »

Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services, a joint venture between Saudi Arabia-based Rawabi Holding and Vallianz Holdings Limited, issued its first $266.6 million Shariah-compliant sukuk as a private offering. “Given the forecasted growth of the company, sukuk have become a prominent financing product in the world nowadays,” Rawabi Holding Group Chairman Abdulaziz Ali  AlTurki, told Gulf News Journal. Read More »