Qatar’s future USD-denominated senior unsecured bonds have an expected rating of AA (EXP) from Fitch Ratings. The final rating assignment is dependent upon the receiving of all completed documents representing previously received information. All proceeds from the bonds will be used for Qatar’s financial and general funding purposes. Read More »

Dubai-based IT solutions provider STME has developed a way to use Veritas (Symantec) to implement a disk encryption solution at Manafea Holding Company based in Riyadh. The data that Manafea deals with is highly complex and valuable and leaders wanted to ensure the safety of the data in the event of theft or hardware/software failure. Read More »

Hamptons International Oman has listed an 11-bedroom villa in the Al Hail South area of Muscat for $818,236. This stunning villa was once two separate homes and has been remodeled into one large home. In the first of the villas, there are four bedrooms on the ground floor and three bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom on the first floor. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Monday that a new Portuguese Business Council has been established in Dubai, under the chamber’s auspices, to enhance economic relations between the two nations. The Portuguese Business Council said that non-oil commercial revenue between the UAE and Portugal for goods and services in 2015 totaled $500 million. Read More »

A meeting aimed at discussing the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (BCCI) role in involving Bahrain in global economic events was hosted by the BCCI's promotion, exhibitions and conferences sector committee. The committee discussed its participation at the PR Summit 3 and the 15th Trade Fair of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States. Read More »

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) entered into a deal with Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) to develop programs and conduct pilot tests for desalination facilities to achieve water security in the country. QEWC will provide QEERI access to its Dukhan coast site, along with skilled labor and the utilities needed to conduct desalination pilot tests. Read More »

SABIC (Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation), headquartered in Riyadh, is establishing a new state-of-the art research facility in the Netherlands to support its research capabilities in innovative chemicals and materials. “This research center is the latest milestone in SABIC's innovation journey,” Bert Groothuis, SABIC's director of corporate sustainability Europe, said. Read More »

E-marine, a provider of submarine cable solutions in the Middle East, launched its newest cable-laying vessel in Dubai last week. The new vessel, the CS Maram, is E-marine's fifth cable-laying vessel and is part of E-marine's effort to boost capacity and maintain vital cable infrastructure in the Middle East and East Africa. The CS Maram was built in Abu Dhabi. Read More »

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Dubai Government Excellence Program organized a recent workshop on adopting the newly introduced fourth generation of the Government Excellence System. Dubai Chamber President and CEO Hamad Buamim said the new system aims to improve government performance based on standards geared toward implementation of the Dubai Plan 2021. Read More »

Located in the sought-after Jumeirah Lake Towers development, this amazing studio apartment boasts an open floor plan with 509 square feet of living space and breathtaking lake views. The studio has a tasteful kitchen that looks out to an inviting living area and a cozy dining area, while the bedroom area features beautiful built-in wardrobes. Read More »

The investment branch of Bahrain’s National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA), nogaholding, recently hosted a dinner at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in the city of Manama to celebrate a $570 million Murabaha facility contract signing. Read More »

A 2016 report on Global Residence and Citizenship Programs (GRCP) compiled by Henley & Partners has rated the United Arab Emirates among the best 19 countries for investment-based residency, the company recently revealed from Dubai. Read More »

Dubai-based Keilani Construction Company LLC has won a contract worth 200 million (AED) from Azizi Developments to build a pair of luxury dwellings in the Al Furjan residential development near Jebel Ali, slated for late 2017 completion. Read More »

Doha-based Qatar First Bank LLC recently commended a plan revealed by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad AlSaud with an eye toward fashioning the kingdom into a powerful global investment hub in a post-oil economy. Read More »

To amplify awareness of its activities, especially the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA), SKEA staff recently created numerous workshops in preparation for its 15th awards program, backed by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Read More »

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) CEO Saeed Al Tayer recently toured the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park’s water desalination plant in Dubai to review its progress in providing high-quality drinking water. Read More »

Kuwait Gov. Thabit Al-Muhanna recently hosted a group of representatives from Kuwait Finance House (KFH), a pioneering firm in the field of Islamic banking, to negotiate prospects for mutual coordination of initiatives in the state. Read More »

A delegation from the Traffic General Directorate in the Kingdom of Bahrain recently visited the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department at Abu Dhabi Police Department to review the ways it provides services to customers. Read More »

Cisco recently showcased its threat-centric cybersecurity solutions during the Kuwait Info Security Conference and Exhibition event. Read More »

Oman Air was recently honored with four awards at the inaugural Oman Tech Awards ceremony, recognizing online excellence. Read More »