Al Bawaba back issues from July 2007:
More than SR15.5b to buy 98 aircrafts; NAS fleet to reach 142 aircraft by 2012
Jul 01, 2007 ... National Air Services (NAS), the largest and fastest-growingindependent provider of aviation services in the Middle East,announced today the allocation of SR15.5 billion to strengthen thecompany's fleet with the purchase of some 98 new aircrafts over thenext five years. NAS ...
Topaz Completes US$ 50 Million Islamic Finance Facility
Jul 01, 2007 ... Topaz Energy and Marine Ltd., one of Dubai's leading oil and gasservices companies, today announced that it had concluded a US$ 50million syndicated Islamic lease finance facility with StandardChartered Bank, Bank of Scotland and First Gulf Bank. Under the termsof the agreement, the ...
TAQA Energy B.V. Appoints New Managing Director in Bid to Solidify Long-Term European Growth Plan
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (ADSM: TAQA) this weekconfirmed its intention to expand aggressively into Europe's growingenergy sector through its European subsidiary TAQA Energy B.V. According to TAQA's Abu Dhabi-based chief executive, Peter Barker-Homek, TAQA has ...
Sezgin appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Jul 01, 2007 ... Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek has appointed Yigit Sezginas its new Director of Sales & Marketing. Turkish national, Yigit has worked in the Middle East for nearly adecade of which two years was with The Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel,Residence & Spa in Bahrain. He ...
hsbc announces us$90 million global environmental efficiency programme
Jul 01, 2007 ... HSBC, the world's first major bank to become carbon neutral, hascommitted a further US$90 million over five years to reduce thebank's impact on the environment through a series of initiatives,including the introduction of renewable energy technology, water andwaste reduction programmes ...
ASPIRE Shines as Jewel in Qatar's Sporting Crown
Jul 01, 2007 ... ASPIRE, Qatar's Academy for Excellence, continues to draw a richrange of visitors from around the world, as more and more sportinglegends travel to Doha to see the impressive facilities forthemselves. Alongside the world-famous sports men and women who have visitedthe Academy has ...
Nader Group becomes the sole distributor of Caf Najjar in the Kingdom
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Modern Arab Distribution Company Ltd, a pioneer in import anddistribution in the Jordanian market and part of the Nader Groupcompanies, has very recently signed an exclusive agreement with therenowned Lebanese company Caf Najjar. Through this agreement, ModernArab Distribution Ltd ...
UNOPS sends new vehicles to Palestine Crossing
Jul 01, 2007 ... The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), theimplementing agency for many United Nations development andhumanitarian initiatives in conflict, post-conflict, and emergencyenvironments, is upgrading Palestine's Al Mintar/Karni BorderCrossing project with six new buses ...
UAE Soccer Legend to Train Young Football Talent
Jul 01, 2007 ... Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) in Dubai Sports City hasannounced the promotion of Abdul Rahman Mohammed Abdullah to the corecoaching team in the UAE. Having worked as an assistant coach on the programme for the pasttwo seasons and undergone series of coaching tests in ...
Ibn Battuta Mall keeps visitors entertained eight hours a day throughout DSS 2007
Jul 01, 2007 ... Ibn Battuta Mall, the largest themed mall in the Middle East, isinviting visitors to join in the fun and take part in its fascinating"Global Surprises" experience, which will be held daily in the Egypt,India and China Courts until July 5, 2007. Inspired by the Seven Wonders of the ...
Saudi Aramco and INVITA win coveted Team Excellence Awards in Egypt
Jul 01, 2007 ... HDI-MEA, the world's largest membership association for IT serviceand support professionals, has recently announced the winners of thecoveted Team Excellence Awards, which honour support organisationsthat have achieved the highest standards of customer service, duringa ceremony held at ...
chelsea soccer star boosts luxe interior dubai launch
Jul 01, 2007 ... Shaun Wright-Phillips, one of the stars of English Premiershipgiants Chelsea, played a supporting role when Global design groupLuxe Interior marked the opening of their first Middle East showroomin Dubai with a charity auction last night (Thursday). England winger Wright-Phillips ...
City 7 TV dresses up Club Monaco style
Jul 01, 2007 ... The UAE's first independent and locally produced English languageTV station City 7 TV, has announced that Club Monaco, theinternational retail brand for men and women has come onboard asOfficial Clothing Sponsor. The brand, renowned for its mix of luxury wardrobe basics ...
"Win Your Dreams" with Abu Dhabi Duty Free - Summer Promotion set to offer biggest prizes ever at ADDF
Jul 01, 2007 ... Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) has once again gone the extra mile inoffering something innovative when it comes to its annual SummerPromotion and, from 1st July through to the 15th October, invites allpassengers through its airports the chance to "Win Your Dreams". As a result of ...
Iran studies Western proposal to suspend enrichment
Jul 01, 2007 ... Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said onSunday Iran is prepared to study all plans and proposals which wouldguarantee its rights. "Any idea has its own points of weakness andstrength which should be studied more technically," he said,according to ...
Jordanian king tells Palestinians to "resort to logic."
Jul 01, 2007 ... Jordan's King Abdullah II linked achieving progress in revivingthe Middle East peace process with Israel's decision to takepractical measures towards achieving peace on the basis ofestablishing two states and commitment to meet the necessaryconditions to end conflict in the ...
Deyaar hands over flagship project in Sharjah
Jul 01, 2007 ... Deyaar, the region's fastest growing real estate company, todayannounced the hand over of Al Dana, its flagship residential projectin Sharjah located at the prime Sharjah Corniche area. The hand over of the 44-storied Al Dana firmly endorses Deyaar'simpressive track record of ...
Ajman property owners get ready for sewerage system connection
Jul 01, 2007 ... Property owners in the Emirate of Ajman are being notified thatpart of the emirate's new sewerage system is nearing completion andwill soon be able to accept waste water. Ajman Sewerage (Pvt.) Company Ltd has requested owners andmanagers of the first batch of properties to prepare ...
pearl lunch at 32 north
Jul 02, 2007 ... pearl lunch at 32 north Long known as the "Queen of Gems" and famous for its beauty andincomparable value, "Pearls" are rare gems that have been treasuredfor countless centuries. Grand Hyatt Amman and Jaffar Jewelry are now giving you the chanceto win a real amazing ...
Arcapita announces agreement to sell Roxar for $370 million
Jul 01, 2007 ... Arcapita Bank B.S.C.(c), a leading international investment firmheadquartered in Bahrain, has announced the signing of a definitiveagreement to sell Roxar AS for approximately $370 million toCorrOcean ASA, a publicly traded company based in Norway. Thetransaction is expected to close ...
Shireen Abdul Wahab goes bald!
Jul 01, 2007 ... Egyptian singer Shireen Abdul Wahab agreed to shave her head andbecome bald after Egyptian singer Mohammad Foad requested her to doso for the role she will playing in his upcoming film "Wifa andTuma". Shireen stated she will shave her head once she completes hersummer concert ...
Chocoflakes
Jul 01, 2007 ... Ingredients:3 Mars chocolate bars 6-7 handfuls of cornflakes/ricekrispies Directions: 1. Melt the Mars bars in a bowl over boiling water, and stir untilmelted. 2. Add the cornflakes and mix it ...
Chocoflakes
Jul 01, 2007 ... Ingredients:3 Mars chocolate bars 6-7 handfuls of cornflakes/riceflakes Directions: 1. Melt the Mars bars in a bowl over boiling water, and stir untilmelted. 2. Add the cornflakes and mix it ...
Which Animal is as long as three cars?
Jul 01, 2007 ... The reticulated python is the longest snake on earth. It can growup to 10 meters long, almost as long as three cars together. Another famous snake is the ...
Book Review - Palestinian Hamas
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Palestinian Hamas Vision, Violence, and Coexistence. ShaulMishal and Avraham Sela. Columbia University Press, New York. 2006. By Jim Miles In consideration of current events with Hamas' military takeoverof Gaza, this book on the Palestinian Hamas is very timely. It ...
forsa charges ahead in its plans by raising aed 250 million in two funds
Jul 02, 2007 ... forsa charges ahead in its plans by raising aed 250 million in twofunds Women-only investment company closes 2 successful funds andannounces its joint venture with The National Investor FORSA, the investment company dedicated to women investors in theGulf region, has ...
aabar acquires stake in block 07 & 08/97 offshore southern vietnam
Jul 02, 2007 ... aabar acquires stake in block 07 & 08/97 offshore southernvietnamAabar Petroleum Investments Company PJSC ("Aabar") announcesthat its wholly owned subsidiary, PearlOil (Ophiolite) Limited, hasentered into a binding agreement to acquire a 15% working interestfrom Vietnam American ...
spinneys successfully completes first phase of us$180 million fundraising programme
Jul 02, 2007 ... spinneys successfully completes first phase of us$180 millionfundraising programme Leading Middle East retail chain signs US$80 million four-yearloan agreement with National Bank of Dubai Spinneys to shortly launchUS$100 million preference share issue Capital injection to ...
hawkamah and amsterdam institute of finance team up to provide financial training for business leaders in the mena region
Jul 02, 2007 ... hawkamah and amsterdam institute of finance team up to providefinancial training for business leaders in the mena region Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance (Hawkamah), asubsidiary of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority,announced today that it signed a ...
nas air doubles flights to gurayyat
Jul 02, 2007 ... nas air doubles flights to gurayyat nas air, the first budget carrier in the Kingdom, announced todaythat it will raise its reach to the northern border city of Gurayyatfrom capital city of Riyadh to a daily flight. The extra flights toGurayyat route, inaugurated last April, will ...
kia sorento and carnival scored top positions at the 2007 strategic vision total quality index
Jul 02, 2007 ... Kia Sorento and carnival scored top positions at the 2007strategic vision total quality index- For the Second Year Running,Kia is the most improved brands overall on the Strategic Vision's2007 Total Quality Index - Award winning SUV and MPV Add to Kia'sGrowing Portfolio of ...
porsche enters the future with a new corporate structure
Jul 02, 2007 ... porsche enters the future with a new corporate structure Dubai. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is entering the future with anew corporate structure and legal form. This was resolved today atthe Extraordinary General Meeting of the Stuttgart based company heldin the Porsche Arena ....
911 model series looking at record sales sales of new cayenne up significantly
Jul 02, 2007 ... 911 model series looking at record sales sales of new cayenne upsignificantly Porsche Continues on the Fast Track Dubai. In the current 2006/07 year of business ending on 31 July,Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will maintain customerdeliveries and revenue at the very high ...
cognos reports first quarter results 54 percent growth in earnings
Jul 02, 2007 ... cognos reports first quarter results 54 percent growth inearningsCognos Incorporated (Nasdaq: COGN; TSX: CSN), the worldleader in business intelligence (BI) and performance managementsolutions, today announced financial results for its first quarter offiscal year 2008, ended 31 May ...
iaa announces new identity; inspiring excellence in communications worldwide
Jul 02, 2007 ... iaa announces new identity; inspiring excellence in communicationsworldwide The International Advertising Association (IAA) is pleased toannounce the release of its new corporate identity. The release ofthe new corporate identity coincided with the IAA's ExecutiveCommittee and ...
dive into ajmal's splendid world of fragrances this summer
Jul 02, 2007 ... dive into ajmal's splendid world of fragrances this summerFollowing last year's success with Teyf and Shadow, Ajmal Perfumesonce again celebrates the coming of summer with an attractivepromotion. Purchase the combo pack of the newly launched fragrances,Verve and Hayawiya and receive a ...
the bank of new york company, inc. and mellon financial corporation complete merger
Jul 02, 2007 ... the bank of new york company, inc. and mellon financialcorporation complete merger Creates Global Leader in Asset Management and Securities Servicing A Financial Services Growth Company The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (NYSE: BK) and Mellon FinancialCorporation (NYSE: ...
batelco donates bd450,000 to al noor charity association
Jul 02, 2007 ... batelco donates bd450,000 to al noor charity association Batelco Chairman Shaikh Hamad Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has presentedBD450,000 to Al Noor Charity Association Chairwoman Shaikha Lamiabint Mohamed Al Khalifa at a presentation ceremony held at BatelcoHeadquarters in Hamala, June ...
nissan supports petra a wonder of arabia to become a wonder of the world
Jul 02, 2007 ... nissan supports petra a wonder of arabia to become a wonder of theworld Nissan Middle East in association with its dealers in the regionlaunched a regional campaign to support Petra, a wonder of Arabia, tobecome a wonder of the World. The campaign runs in parallel with theglobal ...
middle east market welcomes the new advanced nokia e90 communicator
Jul 02, 2007 ... middle east market welcomes the new advanced nokia e90communicator Following the success of the global launch of the second wave ofNokia Eseries devices, Nokia, the global leader in mobiletelecommunications, is proud to announce that the new Nokia E90Communicator is now available ...
Aldar Properties awards Aldar/Laing O'rourke JV
Jul 02, 2007 ... ALDAR Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's leading developer, hasannounced that it has awarded a contract to ALDAR/Laing O'RourkeCompany for a major infrastructural package at its 500 hectare mixeduse waterfront project, Al Raha Beach. ALDAR/Laing O'Rourke hascommenced work on Interchanges four, ...
Investcorp Real Estate Group acquires 1.6 million sq.f. cmplex in Seattle, in US$800 mllion tansaction
Jul 02, 2007 ... Investcorp's real estate group today announced that it has entereda joint venture with Schnitzer West, a leading Seattle area realestate development group, to develop a 1.6 million square footoffice, retail and residential project in Bellevue, Washington,outside Seattle. The total value ...
bring the noise:seeing yourself in my brown eyes.
Jul 02, 2007 ... bring the noise:seeing yourself in my brown eyes. Video installation with reception: Saturday 14 July 6PM SALOMONCONTEMPORARY WAREHOUSE Dubai's The Third Line curates a two week video exhibition atSalomon Contemporary in the Hamptons, New York, with an impressiveline-up of ...
summer season at the third line
Jul 02, 2007 ... summer season at the third line The Third Line will showcase an impressive line-up of artists,including work by Arwa Abouon, Sarah Strang, Golnaz Fathi and AlaEbtekar, amongst many others. Originally from Lybia, Arwa Abouon grew up in Canada. Her playfulphotographs question ...
investing in disaster prevention and preparedness can reduce worldwide economic losses by $280 billion
Jul 02, 2007 ... investing in disaster prevention and preparedness can reduceworldwide economic losses by $280 billionExperts to review emergencyresponse capabilities at Middle East Emergency Congress in Abu Dhabi,2-4 September 2007 According to a comprehensive World Bank study, the ...
abu dhabi authority for culture & heritage (adach) hosts the musical "ambassador satch"
Jul 02, 2007 ... abu dhabi authority for culture & heritage (adach) hosts themusical "ambassador satch" ADACH in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority invitesthe general public to a musical on the life and times of great jazzlegend Louis Armstrong On 4th and 6th July 2007 the play, ...
aldar properties awards aldar/laing o'rourke jv
Jul 02, 2007 ... aldar properties awards aldar/laing o'rourke jvTo commence work on Al Raha Beach interchanges ALDAR Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's leading developer, hasannounced that it has awarded a contract to ALDAR/Laing O'RourkeCompany for a major infrastructural package at its 500 ...
galileo implements e-ticketing for saudi arabian airlines, air india and air yemenia
Jul 02, 2007 ... galileo implements e-ticketing for saudi arabian airlines, airindia and air yemenia Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air India and Air Yemenia are the latestthree airlines to implement e-ticketing via Galileo, a leading globaldistribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of ...
global investment house- kuwait iran economic & strategic outlook banking sector
Jul 02, 2007 ... global investment house- kuwait iran economic & strategic outlookbanking sector During the last quarter century, banking around theworld has undergone a revolution. The reform of the banking sectorand its transformation from a closed, state-dominated, poorly managedand supervised, to a ...
under the patronage of amman mayor eng. omar maani al-mushatta industrial city hosts presentation by energy management services
Jul 02, 2007 ... under the patronage of amman mayor eng. omar maani al-mushattaindustrial city hosts presentation by energy management services Al-Mushatta Industrial City hosted a presentation by "EnergyManagement Services" Co. (EMS) to introduce the company's services toAl-Mushatta's Board of ...
emirates bank chairman and mr. general manager-retail banking inaugurate new group sales unit headquarters
Jul 02, 2007 ... emirates bank chairman and mr. general manager-retail bankinginaugurate new group sales unit headquarters New, spacious offices,designed to comfortably accommodate booming sales Emirates Bank Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer and LouisScotto, Emirates Bank General Manager, ...
asus my cinema u3000hybrid
Jul 02, 2007 ... asus my cinema u3000hybrid USB 2.0 Digital TV, Analog TV, FMRadio ReceiverTurn Existing PC or Notebooks Into All-in-oneMultimedia Centers Catering to users who want to access TV programs, FM radio andother multimedia on their PCs and laptops, ASUS has released the newTV Tuner ...
cargo rebounds, passenger demand steady
Jul 02, 2007 ... cargo rebounds, passenger demand steady The International AirTransport Association (IATA) released traffic results for May thatshowed 5.5% growth in year-on-year international passenger demand. Growth in freight demand rose to 5.0% (up sharply from 2.8% inApril). This was the largest ...
Emirates bank chairman and mr. general manager-retail banking inaugurate
Jul 02, 2007 ... emirates bank chairman and mr. general manager-retail bankinginaugurate New Group Sales Unit Headquarters New, spacious offices,designed to comfortably accommodate booming sales Emirates Bank Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer and LouisScotto, Emirates Bank General Manager, ...
GE Energy focuses on plant asset management at regional conference
Jul 02, 2007 ... GE Energy focuses on plant asset management at regional conference GE Energy, one of six major divisions of the General ElectricCompany, hosted its annual Plant Optimization and Control (OC) UsersConference in Dubai with discussions centred on 'Unlocking thePotential the Future of ...
Nancy Ajram denies signing with OTV
Jul 02, 2007 ... Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram recently made a guest appearance on anepisode of the popular show "Wa Ibtda El Mishwar" (And the JourneyBegins). On the show Nancy conveyed an air of maturity, yetmaintained her image of almost childish innocence, as she spokeopenly about her personal life and ...
Diana Karazone in the fight against drugs
Jul 02, 2007 ... Jordanian singer Diana Karazone recently participated in an eventmarking the 'International Day for the Fight Against Drugs.' Dianapresented a new song titled "Hai El Balad Ilna" (This Country isOurs), written by Majed Zuraikat and composed by Aiman Abdullah. TheJordanian Public ...
Damco Sea & Air and Maersk Logistics Forwarding join forces to form Damco
Jul 02, 2007 ... Damco, the recently formed forwarding and logistics giant, is theproduct of the merger of Maersk Logistics forwarding services (aleading logistics provider and a fully owned subsidiary of the A.P.Moller-Maersk Group), and Damco Sea & Air, today announced thefinalization of this ...
Emirates islamic bank rewards its star performers
Jul 02, 2007 ... Emirates islamic bank rewards its star performers In a move to express its deep appreciation for the dedication ofits frontline staff, Emirates Islamic Bank awarded 6 of their TopSales Performers from branches and Direct Sales team. The winners from the credit card division ...
World expert on economics and climate change becomes hsbc special adviser
Jul 02, 2007 ... World expert on economics and climate change becomes hsbc specialadviser HSBC has appointed Sir Nicholas Stern, the renowned academic andformer World Bank Chief Economist, as Special Adviser to the Chairmanon Economic Development and Climate Change. Sir Nicholas will ...
Natesh Mani appointed as director, office business, xerox
Jul 02, 2007 ... Natesh Mani appointed as director, office business, xerox Xerox Middle East & Africa announces the appointment of NateshMani as Director for their Office Business Group in the region Xerox announced today the appointment of Natesh Mani as newDirector, Office Business, for the ...
LG chocolate wins the 'oscars' of the internet world
Jul 02, 2007 ... LG chocolate wins the 'oscars' of the internet world Digitalleader's stylish handset recognized for superior achievement ininnovative marketing and reputation Global and regional digital giant LG Electronics, a worldwidetechnology leader in the mobile communications sector, ...
ABU Dhabi partners with bp-ford world rally team for 2007 fia world rally championship and forms BP-Ford ABU Dhabi world rally team for 2008-2011
Jul 02, 2007 ... ABU Dhabi partners with bp-ford world rally team for 2007 fiaworld rally championship and forms BP-Ford ABU Dhabi world rally teamfor 2008-2011 MOTORSPORT PRIORITISED IN UAE CAPITAL'S GLOBAL EVENTS PROGRAMME Reigning World Rally champion, BP-Ford, will continue its campaignto ...
Virgin atlantic celebrates 1st birthday in Dubai
Jul 02, 2007 ... Virgin atlantic celebrates 1st birthday in DubaiVirgin Atlanticannounced it has signed up to participate in the Business Travel Showwhich will take place at the Madinat Jumeirah on 29 & 30 October2007. Andrew Fyfe, Regional Manager Middle East and Indian Oceancommented, 'We are ...
TSYS card tech introduces chip and pin secure payments to cyprus
Jul 02, 2007 ... TSYS card tech introduces chip and pin secure payments to cyprus TSYS Card Tech, a wholly owned affiliate of global paymentsprovider TSYS, today announced the introduction of EMV cards toCyprus through partnerships with three Cyprus-based banks. As part of the Cyprus PIN & PAY ...