Al Bawaba back issues from June 2007:
Ruby Sings on Forbidden Grounds
Jun 01, 2007 ... It didn't take long for Egyptian singer Ruby to be criticized forher new style of singing. Critics see her standing on forbiddengrounds when adapting the classical singing style and her ability tosing in long sentences because her voice tone is limited. According to Al Hayat daily ...
May Izz El Din won't turn down an opportunity
Jun 01, 2007 ... The young and sweet Egyptian actress May Izz El Din has beenblamed for the role as a belly dancer that she played in the movie"Aythan" (Does he think?). May's fans have been furious with her for the sexual terms thatwere used in the movie. They say it is suitable for a belly ...
Ragheb's new album in stores soon
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Lebanese super star singer Ragheb Alama is negotiating a newdeal for his new album with more than one Production Company. The newalbum will be in store by next month. Alama has refused to have his new songs shown on only onesatellite channels exclusively. Ragheb wanted all the ...
iwc launch new big ingenieur watch with 7 day reserve
Jun 01, 2007 ... IWC Schaffhausen, the luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, haslaunched a new version of its famous line of Ingenieur watches. Thenew Big Ingenieur has a large 45.5 mm case that houses the company'sunique 51112 calibre movement and patented Pellaton automatic windingsystem. The movement ...
dubai mercantile exchange announces first oman settlement price (osp) after historic launch
Jun 01, 2007 ... History was made today when the Middle East's first internationalenergy futures and commodities exchange was launched by the DubaiMercantile Exchange Limited (DME), a joint venture between Tatweer, amember of Dubai Holding, the New York Mercantile Exchange Inc.(NYMEX), and the Oman ...
Universal Concepts forms strategic alliances at Hotel Show
Jun 01, 2007 ... Universal Concepts, the leading IT solutions providers for thehospitality industry, is teaming up with Pronto Networks andRoomWithNet Worldwide for this week's The Hotel Show in Dubai. Regional distributor, Universal Concepts is exhibiting alongsideits two suppliers and will be ...
seven companies appointed to manage the 21st century taxi network in abu dhabi
Jun 02, 2007 ... Abu Dhabi's Taxi and Hire Car Regulation Centre today announcedthat seven UAE-based companies have been awarded the franchise foroperating and managing the new taxi network in the Emirate of AbuDhabi. In line with Law No. 19 of the year 2006, H.E. Abdulla RashidAl Otaiba, Chairman of the ...
Retail City Puts US$ 100 Billion Retail Sector in Shop Window
Jun 02, 2007 ... International retail real estate investment & development eventopens today with over 6,000 visitors expected over three days Following the successful launch of Retail City last year, IIRMiddle East, the organiser of Cityscape, the premier internationalproperty investment and ...
LGE's Launches New LCD TV Packed with Premium Features
Jun 02, 2007 ... LG Electronics (LGE), a major player in the global flat paneldisplay market, introduced its new LC7 series of LCD TVs. Launchedglobally, these new models incorporate LGE's quality, features andtechnology such as enhanced contrast ratio, Simple Link and TrueViewing Angle ...
Kuwait market registered double digit growth of 11.50% during the month of May.
Jun 02, 2007 ... Since Jan-07, the Kuwaiti market has been on northward journey,appreciating by 23.1% by the end of May-2007. Investors seem to haveregained the confidence in the market on the back of positive newsflow from the macro perspective and healthy first quarter earnings bycorporates. "Global" ...
Emirates Palace sweeps the floor at 14th World Travel Awards Middle East and Africa
Jun 02, 2007 ... The luxury resort leads all winners with nine awards, includingthe Middle East's Leading Resort and the Middle East's LeadingConference Hotel awards Emirates Palace affirmed its position as the leading hotel in theregion when it swept some of the most highly coveted awards at ...
EHS initiates Health and Safety Awards
Jun 02, 2007 ... EHS, the Environment, Health and Safety regulatory arm of DubaiWorld, on Sunday (June 3) announced an annual awards scheme for JafzaEstablishments and Dubai World contractors striving for excellenceand innovation in the fields of environment, health and safety. The EHS Environment, ...
Dubai-Korea non-oil trade reaches AED 6.8 Billion in 2006(press release)
Jun 02, 2007 ... Non-oil trade between Dubai and South Korea registered a healthy8.75 percent expansion during 2006 compared to the year before,testifying to the long and distinguished economic relations betweenthe two sides. According to data compiled by the Statistics Department of Dubaiworld ...
platform to showcase uniqueness of the brand and the sultanate
Jun 02, 2007 ... David Crickmore, Amouage CEO along with Christopher Chong, AmouageCreative Director, will be attending the World Perfumery Congressheld from June 5-9, 2007 in France, to share and gain insights oncreating memorable perfume experiences, innovations, and the futureof the fragrances world. ...
Progress reported in Iran-EU nuclear talks
Jun 02, 2007 ... Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) AliLarijani stated on Saturday that Iran is not after buying time forits nuclear dossier and is fully determined to solve its nuclearstandoff right away. Speaking to IRNA after his talks with the EU foreign policy ...
Booz Allen Hamilton Says Arab World Insurance Sector Poised for Growth
Jun 03, 2007 ... The insurance market in the Middle East and North Africa has thepotential for significant growth, but only under the right conditionscultivated by regional policymakers and regulators, according to anew study conducted by Booz Allen Hamilton in conjunction with theWorld Economic ...
Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation to use Dubai eGovernment's AskDubai Call Centre service
Jun 03, 2007 ... Dubai eGovernment has announced that the Awqaf and Minors AffairsFoundation (AMAF) has joined the AskDubai program, an initiative thatfacilitates interaction between the government and its public in onepoint of contact. Through the AskDubai call centre, the public canenquire about ...
ALDAR to participate at Retail City 2007
Jun 03, 2007 ... Abu Dhabi's leading and fully integrated developer, ALDARProperties PJSC, has announced that it will be exhibiting at theforthcoming Retail City 2007 event at Dubai International ExhibitionCentre. The three day event, which runs from June 3rd 5th,constitutes ALDAR's second appearance at ...
Zad's Catering Division signs exclusive agreement with International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company (ITC)
Jun 03, 2007 ... Zad's Catering Division, part of Zad Industries and Services, andJordan's largest industrial food caterer, has announced the signingof an agreement with International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company(ITC), and the commencement of services outlined in the agreement. Upon this ...
Samsung launches Saudi website
Jun 03, 2007 ... Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced today the launch of a newwebsite dedicated to the Saudi market. The Arabic site, developed onasp technology, is another step that demonstrates Samsung's ongoingdedication and commitment to providing innovative, cutting-edgetechnology and services ...
Freecom records US$ 200 million in global revenues for 2006
Jun 03, 2007 ... Freecom, the leading European IT manufacturer in the field ofstorage solutions, has announced its foray into the Middle East andNorth African market. Freecom, which had recorded US$ 200 million inglobal revenues in 2006, has appointed PRO TECHnology, the leadingintegrator of storage and ...
GE Energy expands power project capabilities in Middle East
Jun 03, 2007 ... Further expanding its local capabilities in the region's robustpower generation industry, GE Energy is establishing new powergeneration projects offices in the Middle East to coordinate projectmanagement activities for the region, where the company has projectcommitments of more than ...
BenQ Unveils High-end Projectors with Hollywood Quality Video Processor in Mid East
Jun 03, 2007 ... BenQ, the global leader in networked lifestyle solutions and thethird largest regional digital projector vendor, has expanded itsMiddle East projector range with the launch of its SP830 and SP831WXGA models with digital light processing technology. Ideal for use in large venues, ...
Green Packet Networks appoints high-profile Chairman
Jun 03, 2007 ... Green Packet Networks (GPN), a leading broadband wirelesstechnology provider and Next Generation mobile solutions developer,has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Ali Al Mashat, formerfounding CEO of the Arab Satellite Communications Organisation(ARABSAT), as the Chairman of GPN ....
Regional Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference reaches full capacity
Jun 03, 2007 ... The Fourth Annual Media and Telecommunications ConvergenceConference, set to take place in Amman on the 4th and 5th June, hasbeen booked to capacity and organisers Arab Advisors Group a memberof the Arab Jordan Investment Bank Group have announced they can takeno further bookings. The ...
seven companies appointed to manage the 21st century taxi network in abu dhabi
Jun 03, 2007 ... Abu Dhabi's Taxi and Hire Car Regulation Centre today announcedthat seven UAE-based companies have been awarded the franchise foroperating and managing the new taxi network in the Emirate of AbuDhabi. In line with Law No. 19 of the year 2006, H.E. Abdulla RashidAl Otaiba, Chairman of the ...
Nokia Siemens Networks ready to provide industry leading product portfolio to MTC
Jun 03, 2007 ... In light of its new operations in the region, Nokia SiemensNetworks tied up with MTC, the leading mobile telecommunicationsprovider in the Middle East and Africa region, to showcase its latestproduct portfolio in Amman, Jordan last month. Under the theme "Let'sbuild a passionate future" ...
bnp paribas to regroup its expertise in asset management under the brand name bnp paribas investment partners
Jun 03, 2007 ... In just a few years, BNP Paribas' Asset Management has achievedwidely recognised expertise across a range of innovative products andnew markets. These specialised capabilities have now been broughttogether under the brand name of BNP Paribas Investment Partners, tooffer investors easy ...
rosewood hotels & resorts gives summer opening TO STUNNING NEW JEDDAH PROPERTY
Jun 03, 2007 ... Jeddah's ultra luxury five-star hotel, Rosewood Corniche, aRosewood Hotel & Resort, will open this summer offering elegance,luxury and unparalleled personal service for business and leisuretravellers in Saudi Arabia. Rosewood Corniche, the latest in the Rosewood collection, is ...
Gala Dinner Marks Amlak Finance Commitment to Egypt
Jun 03, 2007 ... Nasser al Shaikh, Chairman, Amlak Finance, the pioneer in homefinance in the UAE, hosted a reception yesterday attended by HisExcellency Ibrahim Hafez, the General Council to the EgyptianAmbassador, and Engr. Hisham AbdulGhani, Chairman of the EgyptianBusiness Council in the ...
APP Holds "One-Stop Paper Solution Road-Show" In Cairo
Jun 03, 2007 ... APP Jordan, the official representative of Asia Pulp and Paper Co,held a "One-Stop Paper Solution" roadshow in the Four Seasons HotelCairo at Nile Plaza in Egypt, on 23 May. The roadshow, which wasorganized and attended by high-profile APP officials, comes as partof company efforts to ...
Abraaj Capital closes largest private equity transaction in history of Middle East and North Africa
Jun 03, 2007 ... Abraaj Capital, the premier investment firm specialising inprivate equity investment in the Middle East, North Africa and SouthAsia (MENASA) region, announced today the closing of the largestprivate equity acquisition in the history of the Middle East andNorth Africa. Abraaj ...
tabreed inks two major deals with aldar to provide cooling worth 1 million tons of refrigeration
Jun 03, 2007 ... Tabreed, the Middle East's award-winning district cooling pioneerhas signed two major deals with ALDAR Properties, Abu Dhabi's leadingreal estate developer, to provide cooling services worth 1 MillionTons of Refrigeration (TR) to two of its prestigious projects. The agreements will ...
Emirates Computers Wins Cisco 'Best Enterprise Partner' Award
Jun 03, 2007 ... Emirates Computers announced that it has won the Cisco 'BestEnterprise Partner' award at the recently held Cisco PartnershipSummit, gaining recognition for exceptional performance and strongtechnical expertise in the implementation and support of Ciscosolutions for enterprise ...
Refill Through Batelco Electronic Channels and Receive Extra Credit
Jun 03, 2007 ... Batelco, Bahrain's leading mobile operator is offering customersextra credit when they refill their SimSim account through Batelco'selectronic channels. Batelco's e-refill channels are IVR (interactivevoice response) by calling 196, Quick Serve Machines, Batelco website(www.batelco.com) ...
National Bank of Dubai opens branch in Dubai Festival City
Jun 03, 2007 ... National Bank of Dubai (NBD) has opened its 41st branch in DubaiFestival City in line with its strategy to expand in strategiclocations close to growing customer base. The new branch was inaugurated by R. Douglas Dowie, Group ChiefExecutive of National Bank of Dubai along with ...
CitySpace gears up for 'Workplace Freedom' seminars
Jun 03, 2007 ... As Dubai firmly establishes its place on the global map ofinnovative design, multinational corporations are busier than eversetting up their offices in the growing business zones. A keychallenge for facilities managers and designers alike is how tostrike the right balance between ...
Canon Middle East set for the Next Stage of Innovation and Growth
Jun 03, 2007 ... Canon Middle East set for the Next Stage of Innovation andGrowthCanon Middle East, a world leader in imaging and informationtechnology solutions for individuals and businesses, today announcedthe appointment of Bertil Widmark as Managing Director, effectiveJune 1st, ...
New Drug in the Treatment of Abdominal Obesity with Associated Risk Factors
Jun 03, 2007 ... Sanofi-Aventis today announced the launch of Acomplia(rimonabant), their new scientific drug for the treatment ofabdominally obese patients with cardio metabolic risk cluster. Thedrug has received approval from the European Medicines EvaluationAgency (EMEA) to be used in combination with ...
Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz joins MasterCard Priceless Moments eBay charity auction
Jun 03, 2007 ... Oscar-nominated Hollywood actress, Penelope Cruz is the latesthigh-profile movie star to pledge her support to the MasterCardPriceless Moments eBay charity auction. One lucky bidder will havethe opportunity to accompany the breathtakingly beautiful staractress to the opening of her next ...
Abraaj Capital closes largest private equity transaction in history of Middle East and North Africa
Jun 03, 2007 ... Abraaj Capital, the premier investment firm specialising inprivate equity investment in the Middle East, North Africa and SouthAsia (MENASA) region, announced today the closing of the largestprivate equity acquisition in the history of the Middle East andNorth Africa. Abraaj ...
Hill International accredited for ISO 9001
Jun 03, 2007 ... Hill International has recently achieved ISO 9001 accreditation bydeveloping a Quality Management System underlining the efficiency ofall business operations carried out by Hill. "The ISO certification is a testimony to Hill's commitment tooperating under global international ...
Board of Directors of Al Salam Bank Bahrain recommends the splitting of the par value of the bank's shares from One Bahrain Dinar to 100 fils
Jun 03, 2007 ... In its meeting no. 02/2007 on 2nd June 2007, the board ofDirectors of AlSalam Bank Bahrain agreed to raise the recommendationto the extraordinary general assembly of shareholders to split thepar value of the share price to 100 fils instead of one BahrainiDinar. The Board of Directors ...
Emirates Bank Launches Infinite Credit Card
Jun 03, 2007 ... Emirates Bank, the UAE's leading banking provider, today launchedthe Infinite credit card - offering an unparalleled level of serviceand available by invitation only. Emirates Bank Infinite credit cardbrings the highest level of personal service & attention to detail. An unprecedented ...
Multiforms signs AED 62 million faade contract with Multiplex (UK) Construction
Jun 03, 2007 ... Multiforms, the Dubai based architectural aluminium faadespecialist and subsidiary of Emaar Industries & Investments (EII),signed its first international deal for the Design, Supply andInstallation of a building envelope with UK based Multiplex (UK)Construction with a value of AED 62 ...
jumeirah sweeps the board at the world travel awards
Jun 03, 2007 ... Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah and JumeirahEmirates Towers, all part of Dubai based luxury hospitality groupJumeirah, collected a number of prestigious accolades at the 14thAnnual World Travel Awards Middle East & Africa, held in Abu Dhabilast ...
Gulf Bank Visa card customers can win back $5,000 on their summer holiday spend
Jun 03, 2007 ... Gulf Bank Visa card customers will have the chance to win backtheir summer holiday spend in a new promotion announced today. Twelve lucky Visa card customers will each receive $5,000 back onthe cost of their holiday purchases. Customers will automaticallyenter the prize draw ...
Ithmaar Bank's Recognised for Commitment to Education
Jun 03, 2007 ... Ithmaar Bank, a leading investment bank based in Bahrain, receivedtop honours today (June 3) for its support in fostering learning andthe development of young Arabs in the Region.The award was presentedat the International Conference on Higher Education in the 21stCentury, which is being ...
Global Futures and Foresight The Future of Travel and Tourism in the Middle East
Jun 03, 2007 ... A Vision to 2020 Project Update - Hotel Outlook 2020 June 3rd 2007Project Overview This is the first update from the groundbreakingGlobal Futures and Foresight (GFF) Study on the Future of Travel andTourism in the Middle East covering 13 countries. The study is takinga 'futures' ...
Ras Al Khaimah: The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the Republic of China have embarked on an ambitious programme to strengthen its investment policy b
Jun 03, 2007 ... The decision was reached yesterday during an InvestmentEnvironment Promotion meeting held in Ras Al Khaimah, which alsowitnessed the signing of an agreement to promote industrial tradebetween the RAK and the Gaoyao City in Guangdong Provice, China. At the same time, one of the ...
GCC-Wide 'Your Health Matters' Campaign kicks off with support from the WHO, Gulf Heart Association and Emirates Cardiac Society
Jun 03, 2007 ... Campaign to raise awareness and educate masses about the dangersof increased waist circumference and associated cardio metabolic riskfactors and their link to cardiovascular disease Dubai: In association with the World Health Organization, the GulfHeart Association and the Emirates ...
ford recognises best service technicians in the middle east
Jun 03, 2007 ... Ford Middle East concluded the regional leg of the 2007 GlobalService Advisor and Technician Skills Service Excellence World Cupwith representatives from Al Tayer Motors (UAE), Arabian CarMarketing (Oman) and Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies (KSA) qualifying tojoin the final competition in ...
TAQA to Acquire Northrock Resources Ltd.
Jun 03, 2007 ... The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (ADSM: TAQA) announced todaythe purchase of Northrock Resources Ltd, a subsidiary of the US firmPogo Producing Company (NYSE: PPP) for US$2 billion. When finalized, the deal will provide TAQA with an additional 142million barrels of proven oil ...
Acer Makes New Strides in the Lebanese Banking Sector
Jun 03, 2007 ... Acer Computer, the Middle East's leading supplier of notebook anddesktops computers in the corporate and financial sector, hasannounced the completion of a deal to supply Credit Libanais Bank inLebanon with commercial grade Acer Altos G540 servers. The deal involving the supply of ...
DFC strengthens ties with Jordanian flower exporters
Jun 03, 2007 ... The Dubai Flower Centre (DFC) strengthened its ties the JordanExporters and Producers Association for Fruit and Vegetables and CutFlowers as part of its drive to attract more regional tenants to usethe facility. "Jordan is a major regional producer and exporter of freshproduce, ...
shaaban says hamilton can land f1 crown in debut season
Jun 03, 2007 ... Basil Shaaban, who is attempting to follow Lewis Hamilton's pathinto Formula One racing, believes the brilliant British driver cancapture the world drivers' crown at the first attempt. Shaaban, who takes his Shell-sponsored Dallara-Merecedes-Benz backinto F3 Euro Series action at ...
Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK is designed for speed
Jun 03, 2007 ... Does your current notebook leave you craving for speed? FujitsuSiemens Computers new LIFEBOOK S6410 provides mach 3 performancewhile delivering even more reliability, connectivity and independenceto mobile users. Enhancing the already high standards of the company's ...
sulayem earns royal praise for helping Jordan win place in world rally championship
Jun 03, 2007 ... Mohammed Ben Sulayem has received a big tribute from Prince FeisalAl Hussein, Chairman of Jordan Motorsport, for the supporting role heplayed in helping the Jordan Rally win a place in the FIA World RallyChampionship from next year. "Mohammed is an iconic figure for Middle East ...
WD Appoints Didier Trassaert Senior Director EMEA Branded Products
Jun 03, 2007 ... WD recently announced that Didier Trassaert has joined the companyas senior director EMEA of its Branded Products business unit.Reporting to Tony Tate, senior director of worldwide sales forbranded products, Mr. Trassaert will be responsible for overseeingoverall business strategies and ...
Air Arabia wins Airbus Operational Excellence Award
Jun 03, 2007 ... Air Arabia, the first low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle Eastand North Africa, has been named winner of the award for OperationalExcellence 2005-2007 by Airbus, one of the world's leading aircraftmanufacturers. Air Arabia was selected for this prestigious honourfrom among all global ...
Saraya Aqaba; Platinum Sponsor of Retail City 2007
Jun 03, 2007 ... Saraya Aqaba Real Estate Development PSC. will sponsor andparticipate at Retail City, the renowned International Retail RealEstate networking Exhibition and Conference, which will be held from3rd 5th of June, 2007 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centrein United Arab Emirates. The ...
Abdulla Abu Qura 2007 Sprite MVP
Jun 03, 2007 ... For the fourth consecutive year in the history of Sprite MVP, aJordanian basketball star won the 'Sprite MVP 2007' contest. Inaddition to the respectable title Abdulla Abu Qura was awarded aUSD$15.000 grand prize which was handed the by General Manager ofCoca-Cola Bottling Company of ...
IDB delegates briefed on Knowledge Economic City at Al Madinah
Jun 03, 2007 ... Delegates to the 32nd Annual General Meeting of Governors of theIslamic Development Bank in Dakar, Senegal, this week were wellbriefed on Knowledge Economic City Al Madinah. As well as an-in depth article on Knowledge Economic City in theofficial meeting publication, all delegates ...
airport show spotlights massive regional development and major issues for operators
Jun 03, 2007 ... Massive airport development and expansion across the Middle East,Africa and Indian Subcontinent and the major issues affectingoperators, local authorities, airlines and passengers, came under thespotlight today when the industry's regional showcase event opened ...
Ethiopian flower exports growing at an exponential 200% per annum
Jun 03, 2007 ... A number of Kenyan and Ethiopian horticulture producers andexporters expressed a strong interest in utilising Dubai FlowerCentre's (DFC) most advanced cool chain and one of the world'sfastest growing transit hubs. Speaking to reporters following a series of marketing ...