As part of Saudi Arabia's bold new plan to modernize the kingdom, known as Vision 2030, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is taking steps to identify sites for renewable energy projects within the country. Some cast the new focus on renewable energy as part of a plan to diversify the economy, while others see it as a move to improve the environment and combat global warming. Read More »

Dr. Anand Kumar has been named spa manager of Saray Spa at the Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf in Dubai. Read More »

UAE-based TIME Hotels has named Laurent Barelier as its new corporate director of revenue management and e-distribution as the company implements growth plans. Read More »

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has announced that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will host the annual SPE Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE). Read More »

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) recently announced that, over the first half of 2016, investments in Dubai’s real estate sector crossed $15.5 billion. Read More »

A long-term business partnership between Comptel and a Saudi Arabian customer has resulted in a multiple-year service agreement, according to a stock exchange news release. Read More »

A CMU-Q team of four computer science students won Harvard University’s CS50x Coding Contest 2016. Read More »

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) recently received a delegation from the Russian embassy, led by the Capital Governorate, to discuss the latest training developments in Islamic finance. Read More »

Qatar National Research Fund recently awarded five Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) grants to Texas A&M at Qatar, marking the 19th cycle of the UREP grants program. Read More »

GBI, a global cloud and managed services provider, has named Mohamed Bassit as its vice president of operations. Read More »

The U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC) will host a conference and luncheon program on Aug. 25, entitled 'Localization, Innovation and Partnership Opportunities for Industrial Development in Saudi Arabia.' Read More »

The Colleges of Engineering and Islamic Architecture and Business Administration at Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) recently held a meeting to discuss the university’s role in Kingdom Vision 2030 and how it can meet aspirations to upgrade the Kingdom by improving cooperation between the colleges. Read More »

DSW Inc., a North American retailer that sells branded footwear and accessories, has announced a deal with Apparel Group to become its exclusive franchise partner in the Gulf Coast. Read More »

AIM Exploration has announced an agreement with Prina Energy to develop a joint venture company in Dubai that will have exclusive worldwide marketing rights for all anthracite coal produced through AIM. Read More »

Rockwell Medical Inc., a biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), has signed an exclusive license and manufacturing supply agreement with Saudi-based ARAM Medical. Read More »

ExxonMobil and Georgia Tech University have announced an innovation that could lead to major cuts in chemical manufacturing energy use and emissions -- a molecular-level filter. Read More »

At Education City in Qatar, locals can get a degree from schools such as Northwestern, Georgetown, Texas A&M, Virginia Commonwealth and Cornell, all without ever taking a trans-atlantic flight. Read More »

This stylish villa in The Springs, one of Dubai's most sought-after gated communities, is situated on a beautifully landscaped lot that backs to the community's swimming pool and park. The villa features a bright and inviting open floor plan with 2,588 square feet of living space which includes spacious living and dining areas, a lovely study and a stunning kitchen.  Read More »

The Dubai Future Foundation is launching a program in Dubai to promote the deployment of new technologies that address 21st century challenges.Known as the Dubai Future Accelerators, the program will provide innovative companies around the globe access to leading partners to test futuristic prototypes on a citywide scale. The 12-week program will start Sept. 12. Read More »

Global live events provider GES will serve as the official supplier of F&E Aerospace events for the next four years. GES already services a wide variety of shows for F&E's parent group, Tarsus. This new deal with F&E will include MRO Middle East, the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association show, Aircraft Interiors Middle East and the Dubai Airshow. Read More »