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The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has signed a shirt sponsorship deal with US sportswear giant Nike, it was announced on Sunday. As part of the deal, Nike has been appointed exclusive sponsor and authorised kit supplier to the QFA and will see Qatar’s national team wearing the sportswear’s maker’s logo on their official team shirts. … Continued

The Chairman of Iraq’s National Investment Commission wants Michigan companies to do business in Iraq. Sami Al-Araji says Michigan’s economy could get a boost if its companies provide Iraqis with much-needed technical and administrative expertise. The American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosted Al-Araji and an Iraqi ministerial delegation in Dearborn Wednesdday. Fey Beydoun is head … Continued

Sharing is caring, and now JetBlue Airways and Emirates Airlines are right on top of that. The two have agreed as of today (Monday, Nov. 15) to sell tickets on each other’s flights. What does that mean for the U.S. traveler? Basically, U.S. passengers can buy tickets through JetBlue to destinations that Emirates serves around … Continued

In just its second year, the recent American Muslim Consumer Conference made exceptional strides in highlighting not only how substantially underserved the Muslim market in the United States is, but also the tremendous and tangible value that it represents to a variety of brands. The Conference hosted diverse participants and attendees; from mainstream consumer brands … Continued

Raytheon is interested in expanding its presence in the Middle East. Among its new markets, Raytheon, the world’s largest missile maker, is interested in providing U.S. Middle East allies with advanced anti-ballistic missile systems. Arabianbusiness.com reported Monday that Raytheon International Chief Executive Officer Thomas Culligan told journalists that in Saudi Arabia Raytheon was already seeking … Continued

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) opened its arms to Gulf airlines at a briefing in Dubai today. Officials from the airport trumpeted a US $6.4 billion investment program, which includes a new terminal opening in 2012, as one good reason to fly to the destination. The airport has added nearly 150 international weekly flights during … Continued

At a luxury spa in Dubai, women wait for their weekend beauty treat, their colourful eye make-up contrasting with their black robes. The mineral-based skincare range used at the spa is free of pork and alcohol derivatives. Supplier Charlotte Proudman hopes to register it as compliant with sharia, and so tap into a growing trend … Continued

Architect firm Goettsch Partners has revealed the designs for a new five-star 900-bedroom business hotel and serviced apartment complex in the Saudi city of Riyadh. The project, estimated to cost $450m, will be the largest hotel in the capital and the first in Riyadh specifically designed and built for Hilton, the firm said in an … Continued

The American Arab Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Michigan gubernatorial candidates to its 18th Annual Building Economic Bridges Banquet on Oct. 22 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn. Democrat Virg Bernero and Republican Rick Snyder are the banquet’s keynote speakers. Both candidates say they want to create jobs and save the state’s economy: Snyder … Continued

Ford Middle East has reported sales growth of 31 percent in the GCC in H1 2010, compared to the same period a year earlier. According to an emailed statement, sales of SUVs and Trucks saw a 46 percent increase, while car sales posted an 18 percent growth. The US automaker said it recorded a 97 … Continued