Al Bawaba back issues from March 2007:
HP launches unique project for its customers in the region
Mar 01, 2007 ... HP Middle East announced today the launch of an innovative programfor its Inkjet and LaserJet printer users in the Middle East called'Dial A Cartridge'. The initiative is part of HP's strategy to makethe availability of genuine supplies pervasive and easy-dialing forsmall and medium ...
New Teradata Partnership Expands SAP Commitment
Mar 01, 2007 ... Mumbai, India - Teradata, a division of NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR), and Bristlecone Labs, a division of Bristlecone, todayannounced a new partnership that will extend Teradata's set of SAPNetWeaver certified integration tools. Bristlecone is a leadingprovider of supply-chain management ...
Kuwait Consumers Continue to be Steadily Optimistic About their Future
Mar 01, 2007 ... Results of the MasterIndex of Consumer Confidence survey for thesecond half of 2006 reveal that consumer confidence in Kuwait isholding steady with an overall position of optimism. The currentKuwait MasterIndex score of 94.5 out of a possible score of 100 isexactly the same Index score ...
DAMAC appoints IFG as the enabling works contractor for Smart Heights project at TECOM
Mar 01, 2007 ... DAMAC Properties, the largest private master developer and luxurylifestyle provider, has appointed International Foundation Group(IFG), Dubais foremost deep foundation specialists, as the enablingworks contractor for Smart Heights project at TECOM. IFG stands asone of the leaders in the ...
Western Union reaches 300,000th Agent location milestone
Mar 01, 2007 ... Western Union, a worldwide leader in money transfer services, hasreached its 300,000 agent location milestone with its latest openingin Chandigarh, India. Western Union, together with its affiliatesOrlandi Valuta and Vigo, is a leading provider of money transferservices in the world. ...
Dubai Quality Group forms strategic alliance with Careers UAE
Mar 01, 2007 ... Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organiser of Careers UAE announced the new partnership with Dubai Quality Group for theCareers UAE 2007 exhibition. "As Careers UAE aim to attract young and talented Nationals whoare the future leaders of industry, this partnership with the ...
Gulf Bank Customers Rush for Al Danah KD Millionaire Early Deposit Date
Mar 01, 2007 ... Gulf Bank customers are rushing to top up their Al Danah accounts,or open new accounts, before the first Early Deposit Date for theMillionaire draw. For each KD 100 saved in their account, new and existing Gulf Bankcustomers will receive additional chances to become the first ...
tally 9 launched in oman
Mar 01, 2007 ... Tally Solutions has launched Tally 9, the powerful, concurrent,multi-lingual Business Accounting and Inventory Management softwarein Oman yesterday with a successful training event for theirresellers and partners. Mr. Deepak D. Prakash, General Manager, Tally Solutions FZ ...
ALDAR unveils its first quality development, Al Raha Gardens
Mar 01, 2007 ... Today, ALDAR Properties PJSC announced the completion of the showhomes for its first freehold, residential development in Abu Dhabifor UAE nationals; Al Raha Gardens. Abu Dhabi's leading developermade the announcement at a luxurious launch event, which was designednot only to celebrate ...
Hydro involved in major new Libyan oil discovery
Mar 01, 2007 ... A significant oil discovery has been made in the Murzuq Basin inLibya. The field extends over two licences, and Hydro participates inone of these. The Spanish oil company Repsol is operator for thefield. "This is one of the biggest discoveries that has been made inLibya for ...
Why is a Horseshoe Important?
Mar 01, 2007 ... A horseshoe is a "U"-shaped device nailed or glued like a shoe tothe hooves of horses. A horseshoe protects the animal's hooves fromwear and tear. Horseshoes are also used for the popular game known ...
The Sperm Whale: Expert Deep Diver
Mar 01, 2007 ... The sperm whale is the largest toothed mammal in the world. Malesare significantly larger than females. They are dark blue-gray toblack in color. Males tend to pale as they age. Sperm whales have a gigantic, square-shaped head with a slenderlower jaw. Their head makes up one-third ...
Igloos
Mar 01, 2007 ... An igloo is a shelter constructed from blocks of snow, generallyin the form of a dome. Since snow is an insulator, the outsidetemperatures may be as low as -45 ...
Over 300 students to take part in 'Tanmia-Damas Career Quiz'
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Center for Career Guidance and Planning (CCGP) of the NationalHuman Resource Development and Employment Authority (Tanmia) today(Thursday, March 01st, 2007), announced the launch of the secondedition of the 'Tanmia-Damas Career Quiz' in association with ZayedUniversity, Emirates ...
Shell officials to promote workplace learning program at GetEnergy 2007
Mar 01, 2007 ... Shell, a leading player in the global energy and petrochemicalsindustry, will present the advantages of learning and workforcedevelopment activities as it participates as Champion sponsor ofGetEnergy 2007, which will be held at the JW Marriot Dubai on March26-28. Shell's sponsorship for ...
ofis protects environment with launch of eco-friendly carpets
Mar 01, 2007 ... Supporting the move towards a cleaner greener Dubai, OFIS (OfficeFurnishing Interior Solutions) has joined forces with BEAULIEU ofAMERICA, the third largest carpet manufacturer in the world. Visiting the UAE to launch environment-friendly carpets,Christopher Champlin, Sales and ...
NTDE, ILB sign joint venture to open logistic hub in Dubai
Mar 01, 2007 ... National Trading and Developing Establishment (NTDE) Group,distributors of over 6,000 products in the UAE and IntegratedLogistics Bhd (ILB) announced a landmark joint venture, under whichthe two companies will build a central hub in Dubai to provideextensive logistics services to the ...
ncb is main sponsor of 2nd gcc capital market forum in dubai
Mar 01, 2007 ... The National Commercial Bank (NCB) recently announced its mainsponsorship of the Second GCC Capital Market Forum that will takeplace March 3 to 5, 2007, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai, UnitedArab Emirates.NCB is sponsoring the Forum for a second time this year and ...
Iranian cleric says Tehran not to abandon nuclear rights
Mar 02, 2007 ... Provisional Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran on Friday in his secondsermon stressing Iranian nation's will not abandon its right to takepeaceful advantage of nuclear energy, addressed US leaders, saying,"It is to your benefit to come to negotiation table without anyPrecondition." ...
Global Becomes the exclusive Partner of New York based Auerbach Grayson in Kuwait
Mar 02, 2007 ... Global Investment House "Global" announced today that it hassigned an agreement with a major US stockbrokerage firm to tradeKuwaiti shares in Kuwait's Stock Exchange. Mr. Bader AL-Sumait, Executive Vice-President at Global, saidafter signing the agreement with Auerbach Grayson & ...
AppLabs Named EMC Centera Certification Partner
Mar 02, 2007 ... AppLabs Technologies, a global IT services company specializing inquality management, testing, and certification solutions, todayannounced that EMC Corporation has selected AppLabs as its testingprovider for the EMC Centera Proven Certification Program. EMCselected AppLabs for its ...
Oracle Buys Enterprise Performance Management Leader Hyperion
Mar 02, 2007 ... Oracle announced our plan to buy Hyperion, a leading provider ofperformance management software. The transaction extends Oracle'sbusiness intelligence capabilities to offer the most comprehensivesystem for enterprise performance management. We expect thetransaction to close in April ...
GSM growing in Pakistan: Siemens awarded network expansion and
Mar 02, 2007 ... Telenor Pakistan, the second largest network operator in Pakistan,has commissioned Siemens Networks to expand and manage its GSMnetwork. The corresponding frame agreement is worth a figure in thethree-digit million range and is set to run for three years. Withinthe scope of this ...
India Infrastructure & Development Fund Offers $300 Million Investment Opportunity!
Mar 02, 2007 ... The 2i Capital Group, which operates in India, U.K., andMauritius;in conjunction with Oman-based Amwal Investment SAOC,advisers to 2i Capital; are holding a lunch and investor presentationon the US$300 million "Indian Infrastructure Development Fund", onSunday 4th March 2007, 12:00pm, in ...
Batelco CFO Unit Rewards Employees of the Year
Mar 02, 2007 ... Batelco CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Unit has selected two of itsstaff as Employees of the Year for 2006, in recognition of theiroutstanding contributions to the department.Batelco Chief FinancialOfficer Chris Gabriel presented Business System Analyst ShareefaFadhel and Controller ...
sulayem backs awareness drive for special needs children
Mar 02, 2007 ... Mohammed Ben Sulayem today put his record-setting driving skillsbehind a UAE campaign to help persons with special needs achievetheir full potential. On this occasion the emphasis was on awareness, rather than speed,as the 14-times Middle East rally champion made a guest ...
Tamer Husni to commit
Mar 02, 2007 ... Despite his constant denial regarding rumors of an intimatecommitment, Egyptian singer Tamer Husni is seriously thinking ofputting an end to his life as a bachelor. The singer is said to beseeing a young lady on a daily basis and plans announcing hisengagement in the very near ...
Sharihan returns
Mar 02, 2007 ... Business manager of prominent Egyptian actress Sharihan, JamalAnwar, has revealed that the actress has begun to think aboutreturning to the spotlights and is currently reading a number ofscripts for different works. The scripts are of television dramas andfilms that Sharihan was ...
Inmarsat plc Reports Preliminary Full Year Results 2006
Mar 02, 2007 ... Inmarsat plc, the leading provider of global mobile satellitecommunications services, reported this week unaudited consolidatedfinancial results for the year ended 31 December 2006. Full Year 2006 Highlights Total revenue $500.1 million, MSS revenue up 4% to $491.8 ...
Qtel agrees to acquire control of Kuwait's Wataniya telecom
Mar 03, 2007 ... Qatar Telecom QSC (Qtel) announced Friday that it had entered intoa binding agreement to acquire a controlling shareholding in Kuwaitbased, National Mobile Telecommunications Company KSC (Wataniya).Wataniya is one of the leading regional telecom operators with mobileoperations in seven ...
wfp lauds german move to boost aid for afghanistan where more
Mar 03, 2007 ... The UN World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed yesterday the Germangovernment's decision to increase aid for Afghanistan, citing thethousands of war-weary Afghans who remain in dire need ofinternational help, food aid in particular. Germany's State Secretary of Development Policy, ...
SriLankan Airlines To Fly To Jeddah
Mar 03, 2007 ... SriLankan Airlines will make Saudi Arabia's city of Jeddah its51st global destination, launching a twice weekly service startingMarch 27, 2007. The airline signed a codeshare agreement with SaudiArabian Airlines, for services to Jeddah every Tuesday and Friday. Jeddah is SriLankan ...
middle east broadcasting and satellite companies track changes in global market
Mar 03, 2007 ... the region's leading Electronic Media and Satellite Communicationsexhibition is set to welcome over 500 exhibiting companies, as themarket for media and broadcast technology reaches its highestrecorded value to-date. Held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition from ...
middle east broadcasting and satellite companies track changes in global market
Mar 03, 2007 ... the region's leading Electronic Media and Satellite Communicationsexhibition is set to welcome over 500 exhibiting companies, as themarket for media and broadcast technology reaches its highestrecorded value to-date. Held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition from ...
Gulf Bank's 7th Consecutive Year of Record Profit Driven by Strategy and Focus, Chairman tells AGM
Mar 03, 2007 ... Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of Gulf Bank heardtoday that a sound strategy and disciplined focus lay behind theBank's continued record growth and profitability. Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Bassam Y. Alghanim told thatAGM that in 2006, the Bank's total annual ...
dubai to host world's leading medical congresses
Mar 03, 2007 ... Dubai is quickly becoming a hub for the world's leading healthcareand medical conferences and congresses, and this was re-affirmedfollowing an innovative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed bythe Department of Health and Medical Services (DoHMS) and Dubai WorldTrade Centre ...
Aqaba Development Corporation and Jordan Customs visit Aqaba Container Terminal
Mar 03, 2007 ... Chairman and CEO of the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) ImadFakhoury, and Director General of Jordan Customs and Vice Chairman ofADC Alaa Batayneh paid a visit to Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT)where they reviewed the terminal's operations. ACT CEO Patricio Junior received the ...
'One-Stop-Shop' Retail Concept for Industry Professionals
Mar 03, 2007 ... Retail City, the international retail real estate exhibition andconference and InRetail, the exhibition for suppliers of products andservices to the retail industry are set to pool their resources for asecond successive year. Combined, the two premier retail events,which are due to take ...
Bombay Technology Club off to Flying Start
Mar 03, 2007 ... The inaugural get together of the Bombay Technology Club ( BTC )was held at Mayfair Room on Thursday , March 1, 2007. The eveningwas hosted by Mr. Hanuman Tripathi, CEO of InfrasoftTech, a prominentbanking solutions company, to kick-tart the tradition of a "NoAgenda, Pure Networking ...
philips' green products achieve sales of over eur 4 billion
Mar 03, 2007 ... On the occasion of publishing the Philips Sustainability Report2006, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) said that salesof its Green Products rose to more than EUR 4 billion in 2006. Thisis the result of the company's EcoDesign drive over the past decadeand its investment of ...
Mashreqbank achieves 6.4% rise in its Emaratisation from last year
Mar 03, 2007 ... Mashreqbank announced that it has witnessed an impressive 6.4increase in the number of UAE National employment from last year toreach 28% of the total work staff. "Mashreqbank is committed to recruiting greater numbers ofNationals at all levels within the bank," said H. E. Abdul ...
Kuwait market recorded 2.68% gain in February
Mar 03, 2007 ... Global Investment House- Kuwait- Kuwait Stock Exchange PerformanceFebruary 2007 Kuwait market ended the month of February on apositive note as the "Global" General Index reported a monthlyincrease of 2.68% and ended the month of Feb-07 at 296.66 points. Theindex reported overall YTD ...
Graphic International Center appointed exclusive resellers for Canon graphic art and Computer Aided Design (CAD) printers in the UAE
Mar 03, 2007 ... Graphic International Center (GIC), a leading provider of copying,scanning, and printing solutions, has been appointed as theauthorised reseller for Canon Graphic Art and Computer Aided Design(CAD) printers in the UAE. The appointment of GIC by GIBCA DUBAILIMITED, the Canon distributor ...
Empost opens specialized service department that offers packing and removal solutions
Mar 03, 2007 ... Empost, UAE's National Courier Company, has expanded its widerange of value-added services by opening the Cargo and LogisticsRemovals Department that will specialize in moving households, officerelocations, transporting exhibition equipment and handling ofpersonal effects. The company's ...
Elissa too busy for marriage
Mar 04, 2007 ... Lebanese singer Elissa revealed that presently she does not havetime for love or any type of intimate relationship. The singer saidthat as the sole provider for her family, after the death of herfather, she has too much responsibility on her hands to make a ...
Long-term fundamentals in place for GCC financial markets Al Baloushi
Mar 03, 2007 ... Improving regulation, a strong economic outlook, more diversifiedinvestment opportunities and improved corporate governance standardsare just some of the reasons why the long-term outlook for GCCfinancial markets is strong said Rashed Al Baloushi, Acting DirectorGeneral of Abu Dhabi ...
HCC announces expansion plans at Middle East Electricity 2007
Mar 01, 2007 ... Haji Commercial Company LLC (HCC), which has been operational inthe UAE for 20 years, focuses on the distribution of high qualityelectrical products, representing many of the world's leading brands.During the recent Middle East Electricity Exhibition, at which it wasjoined by a number of ...
MECOM Telecommunications Summit to host premier line up of key speakers
Mar 01, 2007 ... The MECOM Telecommunications and ICT Summit, being held on the23rd 25th of April 2007 in conjunction with the MECOM exhibition,is gearing up to become the definitive forum for addressing keyissues in the industry. Taking place at the new Abu Dhabi NationalExhibition Centre (ADNEC), it ...
HSBC Racing Academy welcomes their drivers back home
Mar 01, 2007 ... The three stars are none other than Khalid Al Mutawaa, Mohammed AlAbdoli and Thani Al Falasi, who have returned last week from Franceafter an induction in motor sport training at the (FFSA) Auto SportAcademy. Their claim to fame was made possible by HSBC Racing Academy ...
Hedge Fund World Awards finalists include rich mix of local and international talent
Mar 01, 2007 ... The finalists for the first ever Hedge Funds World Awards, MiddleEast have been announced, with a mix of local and international firmscompeting for the top spot in six categories. The winners will beannounced at a gala dinner at the Jumeirah Beach hotel in Dubai on 6March. The ...
HP launches unique project for its customers in the region
Mar 01, 2007 ... HP Middle East announced today the launch of an innovative programfor its Inkjet and LaserJet printer users in the Middle East called'Dial A Cartridge'. The initiative is part of HP's strategy to makethe availability of genuine supplies pervasive and easy-dialing forsmall and medium ...
Belden to Capitalize on Growing Demand for Signal Transmission Products in the Middle East
Mar 01, 2007 ... Belden, the leading multinational designer and manufacturer ofsignal transmission solutions, has announced that the Company isgearing up to capitalize on the increasing demand for signaltransmissions products across Middle Eastern markets by investing inresources and focusing on key ...
The UAE chosen as a Global Hub for GAC's newly-launched Corporate Academy
Mar 01, 2007 ... Global shipping, logistics and marine services company, GAClaunched its leading-edge online university, called the "GACCorporate Academy" yesterday to offer new learning opportunities toall employees worldwide. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their workskills ...
Al Rabie's unveils expansion plan and new product to help address growing demand for food and beverage products
Mar 01, 2007 ... Al Rabie Saudi Food Co. Ltd., the leading manufacturer of juiceproducts in the KSA, unveiled an aggressive expansion plan andlaunched a new product during its participation in "Gulfood 2007"the12th Gulf Food Exhibition in Dubai. Al Rabie is poised to penetratefood and beverage markets in ...
Muna Zaki outraged over daughters photographs
Mar 04, 2007 ... The upcoming film "Taymour and His Sister," starring Egyptianactors Muna Zaki and Ahmad Al Sakka, is facing numerous setbacks. The cast of the film are scheduled to travel to the Ukraine tofilm several scenes that were supposed to be filmed in South Africa. The change in location ...
TNT appoints new Managing Director for Gulf Wright to spearhead GCC expansion
Mar 04, 2007 ... TNT Express, the world's leading B2B express delivery company, hasappointed Martyn Wright as its new Managing Director for the Gulf,replacing Mark Pell who is now Director of Operations and Securityfor America, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) in New York. Wright, an industry veteran ...
IIB exits prime london property in US$409 million deal
Mar 04, 2007 ... International Investment Bank, a globally-focused investment bankbased in Bahrain, and Saudi Economic Development Company (SEDCO), aleading private Islamic investment firm in Saudi Arabia, todayannounced the US$409 million sale of the office building located at33 Grosvenor Place in the ...
PEIE Launches Oman Manufacturing Group
Mar 04, 2007 ... The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) will launchthe Oman Manufacturing Group (OMG) at a seminar on New ProductDevelopment, 11 March at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (www.peie.om). According to: Sultan Al Habsi, CEO, PEIE: "the OMG has beenestablished to explore issues ...
investment dar receives the world islamic finance & investment award 2007 recognition award
Mar 04, 2007 ... Investment Dar received the WIFIC Recognition Award at the 1stAnnual World Islamic Finance & Investment Conference (WIFIC) on the4th of March 2007 at the Arraya Ballroom of the Courtyard Marriott,Kuwait. Adnan A. Al-Musallam, Chairman & Managing Director accepted theaward on ...
arabian travel market launches exhibitor workshop initiative rte moves to help clients get more from leading pan-arab trade show
Mar 04, 2007 ... Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) organiser of Arabian Travel Market,the region's premier travel and tourism industry has staged itsfirst pre-event exhibitor workshop aimed at assisting clients to getthe most out of the annual event. The half-day workshop, at the Dubai International ...
Cityscape Abu Dhabi to Examine US$ 500 Billion REIT Market
Mar 04, 2007 ... Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) are set to dominate theprogramme on day two of the Real Estate Finance & InvestmentConference at Cityscape Abu Dhabi, which is due to take place at theAbu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on 8-10 May 2007. Duringthe three-day conference, key ...
24-hour emergency service now available for new dubai residents
Mar 04, 2007 ... Residents of New Dubai and Jumeirah are now guaranteed promptmedical attention following Medcare Hospital's launch of a fullyoperational, round-the-clock emergency service from its Safa Parkbase. The new facility has the capacity to deal with most types ofemergencies as well as ...
200 exhibitors confirm participation in region's only horticultural trade fair
Mar 04, 2007 ... More than 200 exhibitors and international brands from 24countries will showcase a wide range of innovative products andservices at the region's only trade fair for the horticulturalindustry, IPM Dubai (International Plants Expo Middle East), whichruns from March 6 - 8, ...
gulf air links more airlines to interline electronic ticketing network
Mar 04, 2007 ... Following the successful implementation of Interline ElectronicTicketing (IET) with American Airlines, British Airways (BA) andEmirates (EK) in its e-ticketing network, Gulf Air has now extendedthe IET facility with two more airlines Oman Air (WY) and KLM RoyalDutch Airlines ...
oscar silva joins nbk capital as chief executive of its investment banking group
Mar 04, 2007 ... NBK Capital, the investment and merchant banking subsidiary ofNational Bank of Kuwait, announced today the appointment of Mr. OscarSilva, as Chief Executive, Investment Banking Group and member of NBKCapital's Board of Directors. Mr. Silva is based in NBK Capital'soffices in Kuwait and ...