Situated on a spacious corner lot with a lovely garden view, and just steps from a fabulous community park, this stunning two-story villa features a flowing open floor plan with 3,600 square feet of living space and stylish designer finishes throughout. The villa has inviting living and dining areas, a well-equipped kitchen and a maid's room. Read More »

Elizabeth Jordan Wilhelm was recently named director of conventional weapons destruction and unexploded ordnance clearance at Janus Global Operations (JGO). While the international stability operations company has offices throughout 16 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Wilhelm will be positioned at its Virginia office in Reston. Read More »

GP Strategies has signed a deal to provide support services for Kuwait National Petroleum Company's (KNPC) clean fuels project over the next five years. KNPC's clean fuels project involves upgrading its existing refinery infrastructure in order to enhance the quality of its products while meeting emission reduction standards. Read More »

A new initiative initiated by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor and Social Development and the Social Charity Fund is aimed at helping welfare recipients find gainful employment in the labor market. The “Tamkeen” program, as it’s known, will provide training and assistance with the recruiting processes with participating companies that have available job opportunities. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES), which focuses on major developments in the Islamic economy, is set to take place Oct. 11 and 12 at Madinat Jumeirah. This year, the summit will focus on broad tropics, providing a forum for discussing innovative solutions for challenges within the econom Read More »

The household goods retailer Carrefour was recently named the hypermarket operator at Abu Dhabi's upcoming Reem Mall, which is expected to open in 2018. Carrefour will be part of the $1 billion new shopping development on Reem Island that will feature 450 stores, a variety of dining options and many entertainment offerings. Read More »

Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain, recently honored graduates of its International Diploma and Undergraduate Programs with the U.K.'s Bangor University. The BIBF offers the program in conjunction with Bangor University as part of a relationship that has reached its 10th year. Read More »

Ongoing tensions in Yemen continue to spill over into other parts of the Gulf, making for a volatile pilgrimage season in the region. One Qatari official, Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, is asking countries that have by some accounts waged a proxy war in Yemen to try to stay good neighbors, to tamp down conflict over the annual hajj. Read More »

Oman Air said Al Obaidani International LLC will be its official uniforms supplier in an announcement made during the grand opening of the airline's new uniform distribution center in Muscat. Al Obaidani International, founded in 2002, supplies uniforms to government entities in Oman as well as to airlines in the region. Read More »

Deyaar Development PJSC, one of the leading names in property development and real estate services in Dubai, featured its many operations in the UAE at the recent Cityscape Global 2016.Deyaar used Cityscape to showcase its upscale residential and hotel apartments and residential communities with a contemporary design and luxurious living experience. Read More »

Property Hunter Luxury Real Estate has listed a two-bedroom apartment with gorgeous marina views in The Pearl in Doha for $865,052. This fabulous apartment offers more than 1,900 square feet of living space and is located near the entrance to the Porto Arabia community within The Pearl. The apartment features large windows and a balcony that offers breathtaking views of the community. Read More »

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority recently named Haitham Al-Salama to its newly created position of chief economic adviser. Al-Salama will work with in the QFC Authority's CEO's office and be responsible for developing business and financial economic strategy for the QFC, a platform that allows firms to capitalize on opportunities in Qatar and the wider region. Read More »

Properties R Us is offering a three-bedroom villa in Abu Dhabi's Gate City area for $952,922.The three-bedroom villa offers en suite bathrooms in each bedroom and a separate guest bathroom and features 2,050 square feet of living space. There's a private garden in the front and back of the villa, as well as a balcony, a maid's room and a garage. Read More »

In a region that's quickly modernizing, one of the Gulf area's primary cosmopolitan cities, Dubai, is determined to grow its health care system to the point where it offers medical tourism to the global community. Dubai authorities are announcing that with an investment of over $272.2 million last year, they expect to welcome around 1.3 million medical tourists within the next five years. Read More »

Reports from Oman indicate the government has hiked tobacco taxes up to double the previous amount – after a tax freeze on tobacco products lasting 17 years. A Sept. 21 press release said some form of a tax increase on tobacco has been in the works for six years, but in November 2015, various Gulf leaders acted decisively to approve the outsized tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Read More »

Oman Air recently began offering its customers in Al Ain a free complimentary bus service that operates twice daily between Al Ain and airports in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Each of the two nonstop bus routes have an approximate two hour travel time.The buses, which features reclining seats and climate-control systems, can accommodate 33 passengers. Read More »

Heather McGregor recently became executive dean at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School, which has campuses in Dubai, Edinburgh and Malaysia and offers one of the world's most flexible MBA programs. McGregor has experience in human resources and career development and is an advocate of a diverse workforce that includes women and ethnic minorities.  Read More »

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) recently held its third Bangor University alumni reunion in Bahrain. The BIBF, in collaboration with Bangor University, launched its International Diploma and Undergraduate Programs in 2004. Over 450 BIBF students have gone on to complete an honors degree at Bangor University. Read More »

Economic relationships between Qatar and the EU was the focus of a meeting recently held at Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) headquarters. First Secretary for Trade and Economic Affairs of the Delegation of the European Union in GCC Lucie Berger and QCCI Vice Chairman Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Tawar met to discuss bringing together businessmen from the two sides. Read More »

The inaugural edition of the National Treasure initiative by Knowledge Expansion, organized under the patronage of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with Tejar Dubai, is receiving rave reviews from the business community for its agenda. The initiative is set to take place on Sept. 27 and 28 at Dubai Chamber headquarters. Read More »