A recent study by American Express Middle East involving five Gulf Cooperation Council countries found that residents of Qatar spend approximately $4,000 a month, or about 12 percent of their average household income, on luxury items.The findings indicate Qataris spend more money on luxury goods than the rest of the region. The survey was conducted by Gfk.  Read More »

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the recent UAE-Algeria Investment Forum to strengthen trade relations between the two nations. Speakers and guests expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share information and work toward developing a bilateral economic relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. Read More »

Bahrain's Impact Estate and Impact Interiors displayed a rich selection of furniture and accessories complementing the firms’ distinctive architecture at the 2016 Gulf Property Show at Bahrain’s International Exhibition and Convention Center. "We are excited to offer new projects in the best district of Bahrain to our clients,” Impact Estate General Manager Oksana A.K. said. Read More »

Coral Muscat Hotel and Apartments, owned by Mustafa Sultan Enterprises, recently celebrated its official opening in Qurum during a ceremony that included Oman’s leading dignitaries and business executives. “We are truly proud to announce the opening of Coral Muscat Hotel and  Apartments,” Mustafa Sultan Enterprises Managing Director Abdulredha Mustafa Sultan said. Read More »

Saudi Arabian specialty chemical consultant and provider Chemsbro signed an agreement with PWT, a subsidiary of H2O Innovation, for the distribution of its SpectraGuard antiscalant product. Chemsbro supplies will be utilized by seawater desalination facilities. "Chemsbro is delighted to establish a unique relationship with PWT,” Chemsbro CEO Nizar Kammourie said. Read More »

Qatar has been chosen to host the Clean Energy & Sustainability Summit in November, sponsored by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting, in association with the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development, a Qatar-based think tank dedicated to curbing the rise in energy consumption. The convention will be held Nov. 14-15 in Doha. Read More »

Telecom company VIVA Bahrain recently said it has made an innovative commercial breakthrough with a triple-beam antenna installation - manufactured by China’s Huawei - with almost triple the capacity of conventional mobile towers. "Jointly with Huawei, we have achieved a great technological breakthrough," VIVA Bahrain CEO Ulaiyan Al Wetaid said. Read More »

The Dubai Health Authority Regulations Department has implemented VIP licensing for medical  professionals, one of a number of efforts aimed at revitalizing the health care economy in the Middle East. In Qatar, leaders are courting outside professionals and trying to facilitate more vibrant health networks. These efforts are often evident to those who travel there. Read More »

This lovely villa backs to a pool and park in Dubai's sought-after The Springs residential development. The villa features a spacious floor plan with 2,456 square feet of living space and includes a sizable entrance area, an elegant combination living and dining room and a tasteful kitchen with a breakfast bar. The villa has decorative upgrades throughout.Add Teaser here Read More »

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) CEO and Managing Director Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer spoke of the utility’s dedication to develop processes and quality standards at the first Dubai Forum for Government Best Practice. During his speech, Al Tayer highlighted DEWA’s goal of optimizing it services by building an environment of excellence. Read More »

Saudi Hollandi Bank (SHB) recently earned accolades from the Middle East’s foremost authority on strategic business intelligence, The Asian Banker, for its loyalty rewards program, updated CRM system and high level of retail service. SHB won Best Retail Bank for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Best Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in the Middle East for 2016. Read More »

Saif Ali Al Shafar was appointed as chairman of the Tejar Dubai Youth Council, one of the 46 business councils operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The council, which aims to unify the voices of entrepreneurs while helping them grow and develop, was launched last year with the support of the Tejar Dubai entrepreneurship development program. Read More »

General Electric (GE) will will provide 220 megawatt LV5 Series solar inverters for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) solar energy project in Dubai, the largest project of its type in the Middle East. The solar project is considered a breakthrough for the solar industry as it will make solar power much more competitive price-wise. Read More »

Marketing performance company OMD recently received 11 awards at the Festival of Media MENA Awards 2016 in Dubai, which recognizes the best in media thinking throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region."These accolades are a testament to all the hard work that our teams put into their clients' campaigns," Omnicom Media Group MENA CEO Elie Khouri said. Read More »

The Ajman Palace Hotel in the UAEs showed strong first-quarter revenues for the hotel, but in comments on the region’s tourism industry, some are questioning whether that rosy outlook will continue. Thomas Lippman, an author and journalist specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, believes the tourism business in the general region faces some headwinds. Read More »

Engineering company Siemens recently entered into a service deal that aims to ensure the operation, reliability and efficiency of Qatar's future Umm Al Houl power plant for at least 25 years. Under the long-term agreement, Siemens will provide the plant with preventive maintenance, instrumentation and controls service, and on-site technical assistance. Read More »

The Abu Dhabi Business Women Council (ADBWC) has begun its second entrepreneurship awareness campaign aimed at encouraging innovation in Abu Dhabi. The campaign, which began April 21 and runs through October under the title "Creativity and Innovation in Business Sustainability in Abu Dhabi," focuses on promoting a culture of entrepreneurship among UAE women. Read More »

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) CEO Salah Al Fulaij said the Kuwait National Petroleum Company's Clean Fuels Project is a boost for the local economy and elevates Kuwait's global standing. Al Fulaij said that NBK’s noteworthy reputation, professionalism and credibility are confirmed through the company’s involvement with the project during a signing ceremony for project financing. Read More »

An apartment with sea views is now available in The Pearl-Qatar, one of Doha’s most sought-after residential areas. Listed at $741,778, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers more than 2,000 square feet of living space with large rooms. From the balcony, you have a view of the sea, the neighborhood and the street below.  Read More »

In April, the screens went dark on Al Jazeera America as the network, owned by Al Jazeera Media Network in Qatar, stopped broadcasting; its short-lived stint as a Western alternative media source was tumultuous and marked by drama and controversy. Some staffers alleged a misogynistic and anti-Semitic environment, and the network also faced economic and audience challenges. Read More »