The Oman Ministry of Tourism is preparing for an influx of visitors for this year's Muscat Festival. The festival is in its 16th year and features a blend of traditional and modern entertainment. Read More »

Though the health insurance market continues to expand in the Middle East, there is still much room for growth, which experts in the field say won't happen until change occurs at the government level. Read More »

A large stand-alone villa is available in Al Khoud, listed by Tbiaan Properties for $779,119. The 8,449-square- foot villa features five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two partial baths. There is ample space to entertain, with four sitting halls and a living room. The villa includes a maid’s room, storeroom and laundry room. Parking for four vehicles is available. Read More »

The Qatar Chamber announced recently that it has been chosen to guarantee the ATA Carnet customs program in Qatar.The ATA Carnet is a special type of passport for exporting and importing goods and is accepted by 75 countries. The ATA Carnet allows holders to forgo normal customs procedures and fees. The ATA Carnet is administered by the World Customs Organization. Read More »

Leaders from the Middle East and North Africa are joining with more than a dozen major businesses to implement The New Vision for Arab Employment, a strategic plan launched last week to address youth unemployment and improve their skill levels. The World Economic Forum program will provide job and skills training to 100,000 young people across the region by the end of next year. Read More »

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce partnered with Committee for International Trade at the Council of Saudi Chambers to organize a gathering of CEOs from the two countries in Riyadh in hopes of improving bilateral trade relations. Summit organizers hoped the meeting would be a boon to business in both countries and help support Saudi Arabia's efforts to grow its economy beyond oil. Read More »

The Kuwait Ministry of Health announced that GE Healthcare and its partner Advanced Technology Company will be supporting the expansion of Kuwait City's Al Amiri Hospital. The hospital is one of nine hospitals slated to undergo infrastructure modernization as part of Kuwait Vision 2030. Al Amiri's expansion includes doubling its capacity plus adding new diagnostic equipment. Read More »

The top e-business minds in Iran are working to spur innovation and curb the unemployment rate. The First Gathering of Iran’s e-Business Leaders was hosted by e-Act. “By having these kind of events in our country, we hope that we can make Iran have a more successful e-business in order to help people have better lives,” Nima Asdaghi of e-Act, told the Gulf News Journal. Read More »

Approximately 400 Oman Air employees gathered at a conference last week in Muscat to review 2015's achievements and plot the course for the year ahead. The conference, which was themed "To Become the Best," featured presentations on the airline's outlook from an executive perspective as well as providing opportunities for participants to suggest ideas for moving forward. Read More »

Hospitality company Jumeirah Group secured a contract with Select Group to manage 508 properties at the Marina Gate luxury housing development at the entrance to the Dubai Marina. Jumeirah will develop 104 serviced apartments, 389 branded residences and 15 villas in the development's third tower. The complex will offer an infinity pool, a gym, a lounge and a business center. Read More »

Saudia Arabia's King Abdulaziz University Hospital has made significant improvement in treating cancer patients with the implementation of Elekta's Versa HD radiotherapy system. "We look forward to more hospitals using Elekta's cutting-edge technology to answer the Saudi patients' needs," Elekta Middle East Regional Sales Manager Mouhcine Chergou told Gulf News Journal. Read More »

Officials of the Government of Dubai Media Office's (GDMO) creative offshoot, Brand Dubai, signed a memorandum of understanding with Wasl Properties to develop creative public art projects across Dubai. Brand Dubai has worked on UAE art projects such as Dubai's open-air art museum. GDMO General Director Mona Al Marri said the agreement is mutually beneficial to both sides. Read More »

Dhofar Global will be the exclusive distributor for Carind tissue products throughout Qatar and Gulf region following a new agreement announced Monday. "This new and exclusive agreement will allow us to distribute Carind products across Qatar, meeting the growing demand for cleaning and hygienic products," Dhofar Global Group CEO Chandan Singh said. Read More »

Located in Dubai's sought-after The Springs residential development, this stunning villa boasts a spacious floor plan with 1,790 square feet of living space and is within walking distance of a local park. The villa has beautiful updates and upgrades throughout and features a large combination living and dining area, a tasteful modern kitchen and two generously sized bedrooms. Read More »

SEDCO Holding Group (SHG) participated in this year's Hope Global Forums annual meeting in Atlanta. The international gathering was themed "Inclusive Economics" and was meant to stimulate and share ideas on how to better involve youth in economic activities. SHG was at the event representing its Riyali program, which puts on financial skills workshops for university students. Read More »

Business Today magazine recently named Omantel the best telecommunications service provider in Oman based on the results of its Best Brands survey. "More than 3 million customers in Oman choose us for a reason," Omantel CEO Talal Al Mamari said. "The confidence they place in us to deliver reliable and relevant services across the sultanate is something we take very seriously." Read More »

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and Petroleum Economist magazine hosted the second annual summit of petroleum industry officials in Kuwait City on Tuesday as the industry looks to respond to falling oil prices. The gathering of approximately 300 invitation-only oil company executives, government officials, economists, investors and bankers heard forecasts on the year ahead. Read More »

The UAE Ministry of Health recently convened a meeting with officials from private health care facilities to discuss a number of policies affecting the UAE's health care sector. Assistant Undersecretary for Public Policy and Licensing Sector Amin Hussein Al Amiri led discussions on international accreditation standards and regulations for health care operations. Read More »

KnowledgeView, a United Kingdom-based innovator in publishing technology with considerable influence in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region's publishing industry, recently appointed industry veteran Reiner Mittelbach as its new CEO.  Read More »

Core Real Estate Agency has listed a 475-square-foot studio apartment in Ansam, a community on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, for $227,622. The apartment features a balcony with a view of the gardens, a great place to start your day with a cup of coffee. The apartment is unfurnished, affording a great opportunity to create an apartment that reflects one’s own style. Read More »