Hill International has been awarded a contract from Health Assurance Hospitals Company (Dhaman) to provide project and construction management services for two new hospitals being built in Kuwait. The three year contract is worth approximately $13.1 million.Each hospital, to be built in Al Ahmadi and Al Jahra,  will have 300 beds, staff accommodation buildings and parking facilities. Read More »

McDermott International Inc. (MDR) and Nakilat-Keppel Offshore Marine (N-KOM) said they have an exclusive cooperation agreement to pursue offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation projects within Qatari waters. The agreement calls for collaboration on projects that utilize McDermott’s experience in offshore projects and N-KOM’s ship repair facility in Qatar. Read More »

Bahrain Institute for Public Administration (BIPA) Director-General Raed Mohammed Bin Shams recently announced endeavors to help Bahraini women develop tools to grow into positions of leadership, a strategy that falls in line with the goals of the Reform Plan of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain. Read More »

The United Arab Emirates Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently announced academic membership in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST). ITU is a specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on information and communication technology issues. Read More »

As practicing Muslims ended the Ramadan holiday at Eid al-Fitr, communities around the world enjoyed feast days and celebrations and started the process of getting things back to normal after the fast season. At the same time, the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah (RAK) saw amazing growth in visitor traffic and hospitality demand during Eid al-Fitr. Read More »

A new villa in Azaiba, Muscat, is being listed by Engel and Volkers for $780,437. The ground floor of this gorgeous, luxurious villa features a large majlis, a dining room and a fully outfitted kitchen, complete with high-end appliances and finishes. The kitchen also has an abundance of cabinets for storing household necessities. Read More »

Under the pressure of historically low oil prices, Gulf countries are turning to the bond market and borrowing to keep deficits under control. A Morningstar report, and other financial releases, shows the extent of borrowing by countries such as Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as officials in those countries weigh the long-term impact of cheaper oil. Read More »

As part of the annual Ramadan campaign involving Abu Dhabi University and Zakat Fund, 280 university alumni donated more than $10,890 to help students in need. The initiative, “Our Youth Our Responsibility, Our Zakat, Our Immunity,” helps students that meet Zakat conditions and are enrolled in any of the university’s undergraduate programs offered in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain. Read More »

In a global market, the types of exports are constantly changing, and some in the Gulf region are predicting larger volumes of halal food and consumer goods may be exported from India, with halal production being promoted as a way to set a quality standard. Haji Shakeel Qureshi, chairman of the India exporting firm Marya Day Group, is working on more public awareness of halal around the world. Read More »

Impact Estate Real Estate Management has listed a furnished top floor apartment in the Residencia building in Juffair for $278,514.The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers 1,528 square feet of living space. The master bedroom includes an en suite bathroom, while the second bedroom shares the guest bathroom. Read More »

Experts in the Middle East are projecting the construction of over 50,000 new schools in the region by 2020. But in an August press release, officials from the International and Private Schools Education Forum (IPSEF) say demand will outstrip planned building by around 7,000, with 41,000 schools already slated for construction. Read More »

ZonesCorp acting CEO Saeed Eissa Al Khyeli has been chosen to serve as director general of the Abu Dhabi-based industrial development company. "I am confident that he will contribute to the success of the organization and to achieving our vision of being the preferred regional destination of choice for industrial investments by 2020," Zonescorp Chairman Ali Majed Al Mansoori said. Read More »

Actor Will Smith was the guest of honor at a reception for the UAE business and Emirati community in Dubai. The event celebrated a new collaboration between the United States consulate general and Maven Marketing & Events to promote American culture across Dubai and the northern Emirates while enhancing business relationships between the UAE and the United States. Read More »

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, said it will add additional A380 service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) beginning in 2017 due to strong customer demand. The company said it expects to upgrade its second flight between Abu Dhabi and New York JFK to the A380 aircraft on June 1, 2017. Read More »

UPS said it has expanded its UPS Worldwide Express Freight service to Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Businesses in those countries will have access to the guaranteed, fast service created for time-sensitive and high-value international heavyweight shipments over 150 lbs. Among the supply chain benefits are reduced transit times, shorter order fulfillment cycles and better customer service. Read More »

Wiltshire Real Estate has listed a large, two-bedroom apartment with a balcony in the Al Sana 2 building in Abu Dhabi for $599,030. You'll find a fully equipped, open plan kitchen with stove, sink and a multitude of cabinets. There's a short wall on the sink side of the kitchen, which allows individuals to cook and work in the kitchen while interacting with friends and visitors. Read More »

Kerzner International Holdings (KIH), an international developer and operator of destination resorts, ultra-luxury hotels and residences that includes Atlantis,The Palm in Dubai, has named Jean-Gabriel Peres as its new president and CEO. Peres has overseen the day-to-day operations as CEO of Movenpick Hotels & Resorts for 17 years. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in Innoprom 2016, an international industrial trade fair held in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The Dubai Chamber promoted its competitive business environment in the Russian market at the event, which was attended by over 48,000 visitors and 600 participating companies from more than 95 countries around the globe. Read More »

International hydroponics company Pegasus Agriculture, based in Dubai, plans to build a large hydroponic facility in the United States. The company has acquired a 15-year lease on 77 acres in Florida and has an option to lease the land for 15 more years once the contract ends. The project will give the company better access to North American markets. Read More »

The opportunity to apply for the 2016 Islamic Economy Award ended Thursday. An initiative of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) and organized in cooperation with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the award recognizes innovative world-class business ideas that aid in the social and economic welfare of the Muslim population. Read More »