April 18, 2018
Residential sale prices in Abu Dhabi declined by around 1 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 and by 5 per cent from the same period in 2017 as secondary market transactions suffered from suppressed... View more
March 29, 2018
Bahrain has unveiled the country s first solar home which is connected to the governmental electricity network through a net metering system. It allows individuals and establishments to install and us... View more
March 27, 2018
Dubai ranks as the most popular city for second home purchases among high-net-worth individuals across the globe as forecasts predict Dubai s economy is set to grow from 3.8 per cent to 4.5 per cent i... View more
March 25, 2018
Dubai-based Binghatti Developers took the spotlight at the 2018 Gulf Real Estate Awards by winning three top awards. Binghatti Developers was announced as the winner of the Overall Real Estate categor... View more
March 21, 2018
Home-grown solutions that will be a part of everyday urban landscapes in the region will be featured at the second edition of the Future Cities Show next month in Dubai UAE. Future Cities Show is a gr... View more
March 18, 2018
Saudi Arabia s King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is releasing 130 new plots in a master-planned gated community suitable for the construction of single-family homes at Al Hejaz Miram in Makkah. Price... View more
February 16, 2018
Huawei a global ICT solutions provider has launched an end-to-end user trial for Wireless to the Home (WTTx) 5G service using a specially-designed 5G CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) unit. The trial i... View more
February 5, 2018
Sixty-five per cent of expatriates living in the UAE wish to make the Emirates their lifelong home according to a survey by Friends Provident International (FPI) a leading provider of savings investme... View more
January 31, 2018
City Properties the property development arm of UAE-based City Tower Real Estate said it has launched a first-of-its-kind ultra-flexible payment plan that will revolutionise affordable home-ownership ... View more
January 14, 2018
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the launch of a new home delivery service of feeding tubes for DHA patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth the elderly and people of determination.... View more
January 11, 2018
LG Electronics is showcasing its first 4K UHD home projectors with the HU80K series at the ongoing CES 2018 an event which thrives on the business of consumer technologies being held in Las Vegas US. ... View more
January 4, 2018
Air Liquide a world leader in gases technologies and services for industry and health has entered Saudi Arabia s home healthcare market with the acquisition of the respiratory division of Thimar Al Ja... View more
December 26, 2017
IDdesign a leading international home and décor brand recently hosted a special interior design workshop at IDdesign outlet located in Mirdif City Centre in Dubai. The One Room Two Styles workshop whi... View more
November 9, 2017
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi has recorded more than three-fold increase in total number of registered companies and financial institutions from a broa... View more
November 8, 2017
The expansion of Ooredoo s Fast Home Broadband network in Oman now covers even more Wilayats to allow customers to enjoy the internet even more. The growing reach of Ooredoo s Fast Home Broadband serv... View more
November 7, 2017
Best Stand Design was won this year by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ME200 ME201 and ME204) for a space that successfully blends old and new. Features include a woman weaving a carpet and a... View more
November 6, 2017
Majority of the residents across the GCC plan to carry out home improvements over the next 12 months to make their living arrangements more comfortable and reflect their new lives in the region accord... View more
October 21, 2017
Oman s annual trade fair showcasing the ideal home environment will open this week at Madinat Al Irfan with an added focus on building construction and property development said the event organisers. ... View more
October 18, 2017
Crowne Plaza Amman recently scooped up three awards at the 2017 African and Arabia Hotel Awards. The first award was for Best Large Hotel in Jordan ; the second award was for Best City Hotel in Jordan... View more
October 17, 2017
Emirates Islamic one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE said it has tied up with wasl Asset Management Group to offer attractive home finance facilities for its park-side freehol... View more
October 17, 2017
Home healthcare is a rapidly growing market in the GCC region and could easily hit 4.5 billion plus by 2020 said an industry expert. The emphasis on specialization creates a streamlined approach to be... View more
September 25, 2017
Worldwide smart home households are predicted to grow more than fivefold from 90 million in 2016 to 463 million by 2021 said the organisers of Gitex Shopper 2017 the Middle East s largest annual consu... View more
September 12, 2017
MAG Property Development (MAG PD) the real estate development arm of MAG Group has announced the launch of its flagship MAG Creek Wellbeing Resort project at the ongoing Cityscape Global 2017. The Dh2... View more
August 31, 2017
Abdulelah Al Shaikh CEO of Saudi Home Loans (SHL) was recently honoured for his achievements recognised in the Business Worldwide Magazine (BWM) 2017 CEO Awards. The awards celebrate innovative inspir... View more
July 26, 2017
Batelco a leading digital solutions provider in Bahrain has introduced a new home internet bolt-on that will double its customers internet speed. The unmatched offer has been designed to ensure custom... View more
July 25, 2017
City Centre Bahrain the largest shopping leisure and entertainment destination in the kingdom will be showcasing the latest home furnishing trends for this season during a 14-day campaign which runs t... View more
July 19, 2017
Dubai-based Damac Properties a leading luxury real estate developer has partnered with Amlak Finance a top Islamic home financing provider in the UAE to offer its existing customers an exclusive inves... View more
July 13, 2017
Some 3 in 10 people worldwide or 2.1 billion lack access to safe readily available water at home and 6 in 10 or 4.5 billion lack safely managed sanitation according to a new report by WHO and Unicef. ... View more
July 3, 2017
BenQ a leading global digital light processing (DLP) projector brand has launched its latest home cinema projector W1600UST in the UAE. The W1600UST projector offers a new way for families to enjoy an... View more
June 22, 2017
On the blessed occasion of Eid Al Fitr surprise a loved one with an ultra special present - the Charisma Twist from Saint Honore. The Twist expresses elegant charm with a wraparound bracelet that embr... View more
June 20, 2017
TP-Link Technologies a global provider of SoHo (Small Office Home Office) server message block (SMB) networking products and wireless LAN solutions has introduced the new Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi Syst... View more
May 29, 2017
Al Dar Darak s newest property Emirates Crown located in close proximity to the iconic Dubai Marina is the ideal vacation home for even the most discerning travellers. Intended for both long and short... View more
May 17, 2017
Russia might independently organize production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) using Russian technologies by 2020-2022 the country s deputy energy minister said. I think we will create it by 2020-2022.... View more
May 15, 2017
Dubai-based Jumeirah Golf Estates a leading residential golf community has launched an additional tower in its Alandalus development with 120 affordable luxury Mediterranean-inspired apartments. The l... View more
May 3, 2017
The emerging luxury consumers are confident when it comes to their personal economy and the economy of their respective countries according to a survey conducted by Sotheby s International Realty Affi... View more
April 26, 2017
Honeywell a global technology and manufacturing leader unveiled its new home and building technology (HBT) solutions for the Middle East region at a key industry event held in Kuwait. The Honeywell Ho... View more
April 3, 2017
Smart home security hogged the limelight on the second day (April 3) of the debut Future Cities Show in Dubai UAE with experts calling upon manufacturers and governments to set clear guidelines for de... View more
March 13, 2017
Sharjah Holding a strategic partnership between the government of Sharjah and UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim Properties has announced that Al Zahia the emirate s first master planned integrated residentia... View more
March 8, 2017
To scrap high baggage charges Oman Air has partnered with DHL Express a division of the German logistics company Deutsche Post DHL. The arrangement will allow guests flying Oman Air to use DHL Express... View more
March 7, 2017
Noor Bank a leading Shari a-compliant bank in the UAE said it has signed a partnership deal with Damac Properties a leading luxury real estate developer in the region to offer attractive financing opt... View more
March 2, 2017
INTERCONTINENTAL New York Times Square offers a superb address on 44th Street in the heart of the Broadway Theater District and a short stroll from Fifth Avenue shopping and world-class museums making... View more
February 22, 2017
A new drilling rig designed by Saudi Aramco engineers and built according to the company s specifications has started drilling its first well marking a milestone as the company moves toward greater lo... View more
February 19, 2017
Saint Gobain a world leader in the habitat and construction markets has chosen Masdar City one of the world s most sustainable urban developments coming up in Abu Dhabi UAE for construction of its fir... View more
January 30, 2017
Saudi-based Al Mutlaq Holding has opened the third showroom of American brand Creative Home in capital Riyadh which will showcase a wide range of its antiques mirrors home accessories and lighting kit... View more
January 23, 2017
Hip joint damage can disrupt everyday activities like walking and sitting leaving normally-active people in pain and immobilized. Hip replacement surgery offers hope to many and now the procedure can ... View more
December 31, 2016
Bahrain is likely to bring in new regulations which will make it mandatory for home and building owners to get a building durability permit before beginning work on expansions of 60 sq m and above sai... View more
December 21, 2016
Lebanon s leading retailer of household products Khoury Home has dubbed its 2016 Black Friday promotion a smashing success with the company netting 10 million in sales within 5 days of the launch of t... View more
December 10, 2016
UAE-based Danube Properties UAE s leading property developer has signed a MoU with the Bank of Baroda one of the top Indian banks present in emirates to provide home loan to the investors of its Dream... View more
December 1, 2016
The Public Relations team of Atlantis The Palm in Dubai was awarded Best in-house PR team in the Middle East at the Middle East PR Association (MEPRA) 2016 awards last week. The Atlantis PR team was r... View more
November 23, 2016
Clikat a Dubai-based innovative start-up co-founded by five creative entrepreneurs recently launched its home needs service application which offers a one-stop solution for meeting their home requirem... View more
November 21, 2016
Panasonic Homes & Living is showcasing its electrical and AC solutions including its top level switches series and lighting solutions at the ongoing Big a major show for the construction industry in D... View more
November 30, 2015
Through the initiative Sabic engaged companies that demonstrated an interest in growing their business in the kingdom and Middle East region Through its Home of Innovation growth initiative Sabic has ... View more
November 1, 2015
Having the internet at our fingertips has created a new market of tech-savvy travellers who expect nothing but the best at the click of a button. Acknowledging the power of this niche market of online... View more
July 27, 2015
I Left home more than 20 years ago just after finishing my apprenticeship. Ever since home has been abroad but every now and again planes cars or automobiles take me back to my first home for a while.... View more
February 23, 2015
MALAYSIA has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. Did you know for instance that the country was recently named the best family holiday destination by Lonely Planet in India one of its m... View more
October 16, 2014
HILTON Al Hamra Beach and Golf Resort recently opened its very own Trader Vic s Mai Tai Lounge making it the second such lounge in the UAE after Dubai s Jumeriah Beach Residence neighbourhood. Featuri... View more
September 25, 2014
THE UAE is all abuzz with news of new theme park openings. In early September Dubai-based development company Meraas Holding unveiled the blueprint for the Dubai Parks and Resorts project that is set ... View more
April 17, 2014
THE purchase of a Texas oil refinery by Brazil s state-run oil company has become a campaign issue as opponents of President Dilma Rousseff use it to attack her reputation as a no-nonsense manager and... View more
January 26, 2014
INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a 15-year management agreement with Al Andalus Property for a Staybridge Suites hotel in Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Staybridge Suites Al Andalus Mall is due to... View more
September 24, 2013
THE need to stay connected at every corner of the globe has made technology both a trusty companion and an indispensable resource for leisure travellers. According to Visa s Global Travel Intentions S... View more
July 24, 2013
A three-decade high for drilling activity outside North America lifted Schlumberger to a seventh straight estimate-topping quarterly profit while US-focused Baker Hughes came up short in a tough quart... View more
November 27, 2012
QATAR Airways celebrated yet another historic milestone as its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed on home turf in Doha greeted by hundreds of cheering onlookers. Qatar Airways is the region s 787 laun... View more
July 24, 2012
TRAVELLERS from the Middle East seeking Eid getaways are choosing destinations within a four- to five-hour flight according to leading global hotelier Hyatt. With Eid breaks tending to last no longer ... View more
March 27, 2012
Following their 3-0 victory over Thailand in the Asia League Ice Hockey Championship title the UAE Ice Hockey team were given a royal welcome by UAE sports officials at the VIP Terminal of Royal Jet t... View more
February 27, 2012
Dusit Thani Dubai chefs wowed Emirates International Salon Culinaire judges at this year s competitions and brought home a total of eight medals including two gold. The Emirates International Salon Cu... View more
January 29, 2012
The Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi congratulated staff at the hotels for their achievements in the Guest Delight Program (GDP) in Shangri-La Hotel s Al Nojoom ballroom. GD... View more
December 26, 2011
THE World Green Tourism a three-day conference and exhibition that took place in Abu Dhabi UAE threw emphasis on the importance of sustainability in all sectors of the Middle East travel industry. The... View more
October 26, 2011
QATAR Airways has reached another milestone by taking delivery of its 100th airliner a 259-seat Boeing 777-200 LR (Long Range) aircraft. The aircraft was delivered to Qatar Airways at a ceremony in Se... View more
October 2, 2011
A CONVENIENT way to get to my home town Salt Lake City US after visiting the husband s family in the UK is via Las Vegas Nevada so for the second year in a row the American City of Lights was my first... View more
June 27, 2011
AS the oil and gas industry faces the increasingly difficult task of turning resources into reserves and reserves into production new technology is required for today s larger projects more remote ope... View more
June 5, 2011
SAUDI-based Abdul Latif Jameel Real Estate Investment Company has announced plans to launch a brand of Saudi-cultured hotels with a flagship property expected to open in the second half of 2012. Compa... View more
April 24, 2011
THE legendary Breidenbacher Hof is Germany s ultimate in European luxury and hospitality which under the management of Horst Schulze and Capella Hotels and Resorts has recaptured its original grand tr... View more
April 10, 2011
The member nations of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) have officially confirmed the UAE as the permanent home to the global organisation The first session of the general assembly gat... View more
March 13, 2011
THE five-star Bonnington Hotel and Apartments brings a brand new landmark of heritage and style in the midst of Jumeirah Lakes Towers along Sheikh Zayed Road. The only European family-owned and operat... View more
October 28, 2010
ABU DHABI S ambition to become an international cruise hub has received a significant boost following the signing between Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and MSC Cruises of a landmark co-operation ... View more
October 28, 2010
AFTER a long day of meetings much of it spent in the traffic of Egypt s bustling capital city the Conrad Cairo is a welcome home away from home. From the friendly security staff the bell boys and the ... View more
October 1, 2009
STAYBRIDGE Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island is the first of its kind in the GCC according to its general manager Fady Sawaya. It has a concept of being more home than hotel. Its unique mix of domestic envi... View more
September 21, 2009
SETTING new precedents for excellence is part of Saudi Aramco s dual imperative to leverage the Saudi Arabia s rich petroleum resources to stimulate progress and prosperity at home and around the glob... View more
November 20, 2008
Majdi Khalaf managing director and chief executive officer of Eastern Industrial and Oilfields Services (EIOS) is in an expansive mood in his Bahrain headquarters as he describes the establishment of ... View more
October 12, 2008
Spanish oil major Repsol may become a takeover target if cash-strapped builder Sacyr Vallehermoso sells its 20 per cent stake but a Russian or Asian buyer is more likely than the much-rumoured bids by... View more
August 26, 2008
Nakheel has revealed the new home for the world famous cruise liner QE2 as the anchor of a luxurious marina development on the eastern trunk side of Palm Jumeirah. Purchased last year by Nakheel s par... View more
December 24, 2007
How has 2007 fared for British Airways? 2007 was a landmark year for the airline with October bringing British Airways 75th anniversary of Middle East services making us the longest serving carrier op... View more
December 24, 2007
A luxury boutique hotel designed for art lovers lies at Torba Bay near Bodrum. Casa Dell Arte (latin for house of art) offers a novel resort concept that merges sea and sun with Turkish art. Original ... View more
June 28, 2007
SRILANKAN Airlines have announced a number of special promotions for travellers who use their service during the summer months. Until July 15 any passenger purchasing a ticket to South India can enjoy... View more
April 15, 2007
The Malaysian government is hoping foreign nationals looking for a second home will invest in the country s real estate market an official told TTN. The government has been promoting the Malaysia your... View more
December 25, 2006
Brand: Jumeirah Spokesperson: Bill Walshe chief marketing and business innovation officer for Jumeirah Group Plans for 2007 and beyond? Jumeirah will move ahead with its ambitious expansion plans in 2... View more
August 29, 2005
If you are looking for a hotel that meets all your business needs while you are in Beirut then The Lancaster is just the choice for you. The English-style boutique hotel is conveniently situated in th... View more
April 30, 2005
OUR policy is to make sure our guests feel they are being taken care of at all times during their stay in the hotel said Ghassan Nakad general manager of Khalidia Hotel Apartments in Dubai. The proper... View more
January 4, 2005
THE Bahrain International Circuit slogan Home of MotorSport in the Middle East is not just a group of resounding words. Behind each letter lie enormous Bahraini efforts to achieve a huge leap in all s... View more
June 7, 2004
THE Hilton Kuwait Resort has announced the launch of its outside catering service Bring Hilton Home . With the resort s experienced banqueting team in charge guests will be a pampered guest in their o... View more
April 29, 2004
THE Diplomat Radisson SAS in Bahrain has undergone major renovations and refurbishment over the past two years and now it stands testament to the grit and class of the group and of the hotel itself. L... View more
May 3, 2003
Taj Palace Hotel Dubai will participate in the ATM for the 3rd year in a row with its own stand located at Booth number 2040 at the East Hall of the vast Dubai Airport Expo Centre. Although we are rep... View more
September 9, 2002
Norway expects to increase oil production by an average of 80 000 barrels per day (bpd) next year the country s Oil Minister said. Norway expects production to average 3.1 million bpd in 2003 Energy M... View more
May 2, 2002
One of the first tenants of the recently opened Marriott Executive Apartments (MEA) has given top marks to its facilities. Living in the Marriott Executive Apartments feels like your own place says Lo... View more
April 15, 2002
Bahrain is proving to be an extremely good base for regional business in the oil gas and associated industries for Avenn WLL according to managing director Art Vennings. Vennings a qualified engineer ... View more
November 8, 2001
The days of impersonal hotel rooms and waiting for service have been banished to the past with the opening last month of the Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel. The international hospitality chain has ushered i... View more
October 6, 2001
Briton John Balfour has won a Dh1.3 million ( 345 000) smart home at Dubai s prestigious Dubai Marina development. The home was offered as the grand prize in the Win a-Home promotion held by the Dubai... View more
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