The Petroleum Institute University and Research Center (PI) said it signed a technical research services agreement with Solvay Group that will allow it to establish an automated chemical enhanced oil recovery (EOR) formation laboratory in Abu Dhabi. The laboratory will replicate robotic technologies that Solvay developed in many of the world’s most challenging oilfields. Read More »

As of early this year, Kuwait Airways no longer carries passengers between New York City and London. Read More »

Journalists are a critical lot. We report on things that seem wrong or broken, but only to bring them to the attention of those who can fix them. Read More »

Kleptika and Contextor have signed a VAR partnership that aims to help businesses in the Middle East speed up their operation practices. Read More »

A language enrichment day allowed Doha College to increase its language instruction for students in years seven, eight and nine. Read More »

Miral announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with skyTran Inc., a NASA Space Act Company in Mountain View, California, to launch a study and implementation of skyTran on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Read More »

Qatari students spend a portion of their summer break learning about science and engineering at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Read More »

Copart, a leading online re-marketer of vehicles, announced that, while the Emirates Standardization and Metrology Authority (ESMA) will begin to implement new regulations for auto imports, Copart has received assurances that ESMA does not plan to ban the import of all used or damaged vehicles. Copart plans to work with ESMA to clarify whether new regulations would improve safety and quality while limiting the economic impact on traders. Read More »

Qatar First Bank LLC (QFB), in partnership with another organization, has invested in the international aircraft leasing industry. QFB, a top performing Shari’ah-compliant bank, has teamed up with Novus Aviation Capital, an internationally recognized and quickly growing aircraft leasing platform, to obtain and lease two 2011 vintage Boeing 737-900ER single-aisle aircraft. The planes will be leased to Indonesia’s Lion Air. Read More »

A summer training program for young adults, sponsored by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Microsoft, is teaching youth participants how to build websites and utilize the tools of cloud computing. There are 150 students in the program, which was organized by the employees of the sponsor companies. Employees were allowed to enroll their children and their children’s friends. Read More »

The Qatar Chamber announced that 80 percent of the business space for the 5th edition of the “Made in Qatar” exhibition has already been booked. The exhibition is set to take place on November 6 to 9 in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, the first time it will ever be held outside Qatar. Along with major Qatari companies, small and medium-sized enterprises and household producers will attend the event so as to make an introduction to the Saudi business community. Read More »

UAE law firm Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla recently augmented its professional scope by appointing two attorneys to shore up its presence and expertise in legal, regulatory and commercial practices at its Dubai office. Dispute resolution lawyer Charlotte Bijlani was named a partner in the firm’s arbitration practice, while Joanna Matthews-Taylor was tapped as a senior associate for its employment practice. Read More »

Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (MEHD) was recently honored as the International Eye Clinic of the Year at the 2016 International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) Medical Travel Awards.The international medical tourism award recognizes eye clinics that achieve great success in attracting international patients. Read More »

The International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) recently held a workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, detailing Islamic Finance, focusing on "IIFM Standard Documents and Product Templates." Labuan FSA hosted the event in conjunction with the Global Islamic Finance Forum 5.0, which was organized by the Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) from May 10 to 12 at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia. Read More »

During a recent meeting held at the Qatar Chamber headquarters, Algeria’s Minister of Industry and Mines Abdeslam Bouchouareb urged Qatari businessmen to make investments in his country in sectors that include industry, mining, medicines, tourism and services.The meeting was attended by Qatar Chamber Vice Chairman Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Tawar and HE Ambassador of Algeria to Qatar Abdulaziz Saba. Read More »

DAMAC Properties unveiled plans for AKOYA Imagine, a group of homes designed for young couples and families. Set within the AKOYA Oxygen master development, AKOYA Imagine's colorful villas are designed as the perfect residence or vacation home. Read More »

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir stated that there are strong ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia after Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with President Barack Obama. The prince briefed U.S. officials on Saudi Vision 2030, the comprehensive vision for the Kingdom. Read More »

Energy exploration and production company Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has entered into a deal with the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre of Culture and Science (SQHCCS) that will enable both parties to share knowledge related to the oil and gas industries.Under the Letter of Understanding (LoU), PDO will be able to participate in SQHCCS programs and provide staff members with information on issues such as safety and management, environment and occupational health, and lean business efficiency. Read More »

Qatar Airways announced global network capacity increases with three of its destinations receiving upgraded aircraft commencing July 1. New aircrafts began daily flights to Guangzhou, China, Geneva, Switzerland and Warsaw, Poland from Doha’s Hamad International Airport. Read More »

Telecommunications operator Zain Group focuses on achieving peace throughout the Middle East in its 2016 Ramadan television commercial for the Holy Month. It was filmed in Sri Lanka and received more than 4 million views within five days of the commercial appearing on the company's YouTube channel. Read More »