Live in Al Marsa and enjoy life on the water; Star Real Estate has listed a two-story villa in Al Marsa on Amwaj Island for $530,489. The two-story villa features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple kitchens. Enjoy the views from the balcony or stay cool with the central air conditioning that is installed in the villa. Read More »

SmartKargo recently was selected to provide air cargo and management solutions for Oman Air. SmartKargo aims to power the cargo sales and operations for Oman Air through its cloud-based cargo platform. SmartKargo's digital platform offers a variety of benefits that include electronic airway billing, a pricing system designed for all budgets and fast turnaround on all jobs. Read More »

A two-bedroom apartment with gorgeous views in Porto Arabia is being listed by Property Hunter Qatar for $768,903. The apartment features a western-style kitchen, master bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Luxury finishes and high-end electrical appliances are just a few of the features that you’ll enjoy. Concierge service and security are available 24 hours a day. Read More »

American hamburger restaurant Fuddruckers will be joining the numerous eateries and retail shops in Oman following an agreement recently signed by the Al Zaman Group of Companies. “We are thrilled to be expanding in the Middle East region and look forward to becoming an integral part of the Omani social circles,” Fuddruckers Managing Director Othman Kolaghassi said. Read More »

Qatar Airways Cargo recently received the International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo at the Air Cargo India 2016 exhibition and conference hosted by STAT Times. Readers of STAT Times, a monthly publication covering transport and tourism news, gave Qatar Airways Cargo high accolades in the International Air Cargo Airline of the Year category. Read More »

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) recently showcased its corporate excellence initiatives at a special forum at Dusit Thani hotel in Abu Dhabi. ENEC CEO Mohamed Al Hammadi, Abu Dhabi Excellence Programme Director Yasir Ahmed Al Naqbi and representatives of more than 250 government agencies attended the forum, part of the Knowledge Forums initiative launched in 2014. Read More »

A luxury apartment in the ZigZag complex in Doha is being listed for $425,642. The apartment offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and many amenities available throughout the complex for residents to enjoy. The apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, central air and heating and 24-hour security. Other amenities include a gym, shared pool and spa and covered parking. Read More »

Dow Chemical Company said the first shipment of reverse osmosis elements from its Saudi Arabia Dow Water and Process Solutions’ Jubail Operations plant will be sent to help meet water demands in developing markets. The plant produces FILMTEC RO elements for the purification of seawater and brackish water, as well as the recycling of potable, nonpotable and industrial water. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry held the Gulfood Breakfast Briefing at the Dubai World Trade Center. “Dubai is a significant link in the GCC’s food chain," Chamber Vice President of International Relations Hassan Al Hashemi said. "The emirate is the region’s major re-exporting hub, supported by strong logistics and well-established transportation routes." Read More »

Dubai-based Topaz Energy and Marine signed an agreement with BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Limited (BP) to extend current contracts for 14 offshore support vessels until 2023. Topaz will provide BP with 14 vessels for a five-year term with two one-year options to support BP's Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) and Shah Deniz II fields in the Caspian Sea off of Azerbaijan. Read More »

Alliance Business Centers (ABCN) has expanded its growing business ventures in Russia, the Middle East and Africa region with a new business center in Palm Tower in West Bay, Doha's main business district. ABCN offers business services that include personalized telephone answering from trained receptionists, mail receipt and dispatch, administrative support and concierge services. Read More »

Saudi Arabia's senior bankers and government leaders are scheduled to gather in May at the 11th Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference in Riyadh, allowing the leaders to make plans for some of the largest financial changes in this generation. Saudi leaders intend to diversify the national economy so that it is not so dependent on its carbon sector and to plan a sustainable future. Read More »

Leaders from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry spoke in favor of increased partnership between the UAE and west Asian and Balkan countries during the first Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Global Business Forum last month. "The GCC and CIS countries share several similarities, and Dubai can be a valuable partner to the CIS," flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said. Read More »

Promise Technology Inc., in partnership with Business Automation and Security Systems (BASS), certified more than 60 specialists in system integration and security as part of its IP Video Surveillance Training Course in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. BASS provides video surveillance, access control systems and retail security solutions. Promise Technology is a developer of storage solutions. Read More »

The 12th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition welcomed energy industry professionals from more than 50 countries at its opening ceremony Monday at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center. "Today's Geosciences, Tomorrow's Energy" is the theme of this year's GEO, the largest petroleum geoscience conference and exhibition event in the Middle East. Read More »

Global Traveler Magazine, a top business and luxury travel magazine, awarded Saudia its Publisher’s Recognition Award for Service Excellence and Reliability. Global Traveler Publisher Francis Gallagher said the airline’s ongoing improvements for quality service and the latest aircraft and entertainment systems has allowed Saudia to expand into a variety of markets. Read More »

The Oman International Development and Investment Company Co. SAOG (Ominvest) was named a diamond sponsor for the Oman Economic Forum on March 23 and 24. This year's forum, titled "Oman: a Bridge between Asia and GCC," will discuss the most recent developments within the economy. The leaders will also discuss current investment opportunities and Omani-Asian economic relations. Read More »

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) said Monday that this week's issue of $185.6 million in Government Treasury Bills has been fully subscribed by 112 percent.The maturity date of the bills, issued by the CBB on behalf of the kingdom of Bahrain, is June 8. The weighted average rate of interest is 2.01 percent, up slightly from the 2 percent rate for bills issued March 2. Read More »

As energy demands in the United Arab Emirates continue to grow, the nation is on track for completion of a massive nuclear power plant. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) is seven years into a project that will bring nuclear energy to the UAE. The Barakah project, consisting of four APR-1400 reactors, is scheduled to be completed in 2020. Read More »

Located on a high floor of the Shams building in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach residential development, this luxurious and fully furnished apartment features 1,375 square feet of living space and includes a stylish combination living and dining room with large windows that offer lovely community and sea views. The apartment also has an attractive, fully equipped kitchen. Read More »