Sotheby’s, the international art auction house, today announced plans to open an office in Doha in 2008, and to hold its first major international series of auctions in Doha in early 2009.
At a press conference in Doha announcing Sotheby’s future activities in Qatar, Bill Ruprecht, President and Chief Executive of Sotheby’s said “Doha is […]

Bidz.com, a leading online retailer of jewelry, announced today the launch of a complete Arabic-language version of its online auction site, Bidz.com. This version of the Web site can be accessed by clicking the “Arabic” banner on the Company’s homepage, www.bidz.com. The Company has also hired Arabic speaking marketing personnel to better assist the new […]

Christie’s, have announced their fifth auction of International Modern and Contemporary Art in Dubai which will take place on 30 October 2008 and which will offer the strongest and most important selection of works to date in the region. The auction will present 157 exceptional paintings and sculptures from the leading artists of the UAE, […]

Bonhams, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Johnston in the newly created role of Client Manager and Sharon Murray as Office Manager, to be based in Bonhams’ Dubai office.
The new additions have been prompted by Bonhams’ decision to expand and develop its presence in the region and reflect the growing importance of the market in […]

Iranian artist Kourosh Shishegaran is auctioning one of his artworks at Christie’s in a bid to help Indian patients and children.
The renowned modern painter has also sent four works to famous global auction houses including Sotheby’s.
Shishegaran will hold exhibitions in the US, France, Italy, Canada and Britain, presenting large-scale modern paintings.