Al Bawaba back issues from November 2007:
Fairouz performs 'Sah Al Noom' in Amman
Nov 01, 2007 ... After it was scheduled to be performed at the Balbak Festivallast year, but due to the Israeli Lebanese war it was postponed, theLebanese legend Fairouz is getting ready to newly appear in the play"Sah Al Noom" (Sleeping Well). The played will be performed in Amman, Jordan. Both ...
Hussein Fahmi goes back in time
Nov 01, 2007 ... According to the London Daily Elaph, Egyptian famous actorHussein Fahmi is getting ready to participate in the new dramaseries "Sa'roon Niyaman" (Walking in their Sleep). The new dramaseries is a historic drama written by Saed Malkawi. Muhammad Fadelwill produce the series, the scenario ...
dedc launches dubai industrial investment and partnership forum
Nov 01, 2007 ... In a major initiative towards promoting exports from the emirate,the Dubai Export Development Corporation (DEDC), has partnered withthe Dubai Economic Department and the Gulf Organisation forIndustrial Consulting to launch a dedicated trade event - DubaiIndustrial Investment and ...
Emaar Middle East unveils first phase of SR6 billion Jeddah Gate
Nov 01, 2007 ... Emaar Middle East has unveiled the first phase of the SR6 billion(US$1.6 billion, AED 5.9 billion) Jeddah Gate, a mixed-use master-planned community spanning over half a million sq m in Jeddah's newdowntown area. The development will feature residential units,commercial towers and a ...
New Abu Dhabi taxis to be launched imminently
Nov 01, 2007 ... The Abu Dhabi's Centre for Regulation of Transport by Hire Carshas announced that the new public taxi scheme for Abu Dhabi willcommence operation on Saturday 4 November, To mark this eagerly-anticipated event, a convoy of the new fleetwill parade the city's street on the same day ...
Aramex Third Quarter Revenues Climb 25 per cent - Growth Fueled by Solid Performance of Freight and Logistics Products.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Aramex (DFM: ARMX), one of the world's leading transportationsolutions providers, today reported financial results for the thirdquarter ended September 30, 2007. Aramex revenues rose 25% to AED451.7 million, climbing from AED 360.8 million for the same periodlast year. Net ...
Community lifestyle is at the heart of Batelco operations, says Batelco Corporate Affairs General Manager
Nov 01, 2007 ... Batelco is committed to reaching out to the Kingdom of Bahrainand helping it stay ahead on multi-levels, from investment intelephony product and services to many focused community programmes,such as helping to provide education facilities to pre-schoolchildren, according to Batelco ...
Fujitsu Siemens Computers beats competition to secure top spot for desktop sales in Egypt
Nov 01, 2007 ... Fujitsu Siemens Computers has beaten its competition to clinchthe number one position for desktop sales in Egypt during Q307. Theleading European IT manufacturer has experienced exponential year onyear (YoY) growth of 472* per cent during Q307 compared to Q306,capturing 11* per cent of ...
emirates flies down to rio
Nov 01, 2007 ... Emirates, already making its presence felt in Brazil with its non-stop flight to Sao Paulo, will soon be in Rio de Janeiro. No, theDubai-based global airline is not launching a new route; it will bethere as an Official Partner of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The FIFA Beach ...
Valentino to Come to Abu Dhabi,Arabic Designers to Join the Spectacular Event....
Nov 01, 2007 ... It was announced today that two of the most glamurous ItalianDesigners were coming to Abu Dhabi to present their Collections atthe Launch Event for the Abu Dhabi Fashion Week: one of which isValentino, with Valentino, celebrating in Abu Dhabi his 45thanniversary Haute Couture Collection ...
JTG and INTRACOM TELECOM Sign Agreement to Provide IPTV Service in Jordan
Nov 01, 2007 ... Jordan Telecom Group (JTG) has signed an agreement with INTRACOMTELECOM to provide Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) in Jordan under theOrange brand. With the offering of IPTV, the state-of-the-art incontent delivery employing a broadband connection (ADSL), JTGreaffirms its position as a ...
PIC Solutions Continues to Expand in Middle East
Nov 01, 2007 ... PIC Solutions, the leading credit risk management company in theMiddle East and Africa region, has expanded their Middle Eastpersonnel to include credit risk professionals Tomasz Chyrek andFadi Jaber. The increase in demand for locally based credit risk managementexpertise and ...
JTG and INTRACOM TELECOM Sign Agreement to Provide IPTV Service in Jordan
Nov 01, 2007 ... TELECOM to provide Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) in Jordan underthe Orange brand. With the offering of IPTV, JTG reaffirms itsposition as a pioneer in offering innovative services to the region. Orange IPTV will be offered through INTRACOM TELECOM's award-winning fs|cdn IPTV platform ...
Sun expands reach in Saudi Arabia - Signs up with e-Enterprises to promote Sun's portfolio of solutions and servers across the Kingdom
Nov 01, 2007 ... e-Enterprises (e2), a subsidiary of Emirates Computers andAlesayi Communications in Saudi Arabia, announced that they havesigned a partnership agreement with Sun Microsystems Middle East andNorth Africa to promote Sun's best-in-class solutions and servicesacross the Kingdom of Saudi ...
Eubiq Middle East showcases its revolutionary power tracks at Index Dubai 2007 exhibition
Nov 01, 2007 ... Eubiq Middle East, one of the world's leading providers of poweroutlet systems, has announced that it is showcasing itsrevolutionary Eubiq power tracks during its participation at IndexDubai 2007, one of the world's most significant internationalexhibitions for furniture and interior ...
araby.com celebrates one year of operations registering overwhelming success among region's users
Nov 01, 2007 ... Araby.com (www.araby.com), the world's first search engine thatoffers advanced Arabic-language capabilities to users worldwide hasjust completed an exciting year since its 'Beta' launch. The past year has witnessed Araby.com gain soaring popularityamong consumers and establish ...
Tabreed Q3 profit up 17.26 per cent
Nov 01, 2007 ... Tabreed, the Middle East's award-winning district coolingpioneer, has posted an increase of 17.26 per cent in Q3 2007 profitas compared to Q3 2006. The company's Q3 2007 profit increased to US$ 5.71 millioncompared to US$4.87 million over the same period in 2006. "Tabreed's ...
Morgan Stanley bullish on Middle East Equity Markets
Nov 01, 2007 ... Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has initiated coverage of the MiddleEastern equity markets with a clear 'overweight' recommendation onthe region, with the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar as the firm's preferredcountry exposure. Morgan Stanley estimates that GDP for the Gulf CooperationCouncil ...
Emirates Dcor Group celebrates 18th anniversary in Index 2007
Nov 02, 2007 ... Emirates Dcor Group, recently unveiled its 18th anniversarycelebrations during Index 2007 taking place from 1-5 November atDubai International Exhibition Centre, and hence announced a newline of dcor items that contributes to the high end standards withina high-growth sector in emerging ...
dubai air show delegations' programme largest to date
Nov 02, 2007 ... Next month's Dubai Airshow the 10th in the biennial series isto have its largest-ever delegations programme with top civil andmilitary officials from 77 countries having been invited to theworld's third largest airshow, which runs at Airport Expo Dubai fromNovember 11-15. The ...
Al Bustan Centre and Residence organises familiarisation trips for CIS tour operators
Nov 02, 2007 ... Al Bustan Centre and Residence - the deluxe property offeringworld-class services and facilities in the city, has lined up aseries of familiarisation trips for travel agents and tour operatorsin the CIS states to obtain greater mileage and strengthen theposition of Dubai as an ...
Ragheb Alameh and Haifa Wahbi arrive in Canada
Nov 02, 2007 ... According to the London daily Elaph, this week Lebanese supper-stars Ragheb Alameh and Haifa Wahbe arrived in Montreal, Canada tobegin their tour, which is expected to achieve tremendous success. The singers arrived just before they were to begin their concertat Le Park Conference ...
Carol Saqer preparing to sing with Saber Al Riba'ie
Nov 02, 2007 ... Lebanese singer Carol Saqer is getting ready to travel to Algeriain November to appear as a guest on an Algerian program for thelocal television channel. She will take time in Algeria to promoteher first album. She is scheduled to hold a press conference andto meet with a number of ...
Asala not afraid of Tareq Al Aryan
Nov 02, 2007 ... Syrian singer Asala Nasri is preparing to film a video clip forher song "La Tkhaf" (Don't Be Scared) from her Khaliji (Gulf) album"Sawaha Galbi" (My Heart Did It). According to the London daily Elaph, Asala will film the clipwith husband and producer Tareq Al Aryan. The song has ...
sahara centre ramadan charity auction collects aed quarter million
Nov 01, 2007 ... Sahara Centre, the leading family shopping and entertainmentdestination in the UAE and one of Sharjah's prominent landmarks, hasdonated AED quarter million to Sharjah City for HumanitarianServices, as proceeds collected from the Sahara Ramadan CharityAuction. The weekly Ramadan Charity ...
Smoking is "One of the Biggest Health Threats" for the Middle East
Nov 01, 2007 ... Local and international experts on the medical and social effectsof smoking have gathered in Dubai to discuss a strategic plan toreduce its impact on health and wellbeing in the region. Among the issues under discussion were the results of recentresearch that revealed that 54 ...
Department of Fisheries - Sicilian Region conducts seminar at Sea Food Expo 2007 to tap into AED 735 million Middle East seafood market
Nov 01, 2007 ... The Department of Fisheries, Sicilian Region conducted a seminarand workshop targeted at potential buyers and partners at thesidelines of Sea Food Expo 2007 held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,Dubai in an effort to highlight the various high-quality Italianseafood and olive oil products. The ...
Tejari Enters China
Nov 01, 2007 ... Tejari, the leading online B2B marketplace for emerging markets,has announced that it will enter China with operations fully inforce by year-end 2007. Speaking at the Qingdao ASEM Forum whichtook place from October 28th to the 31st, Tejari CEO Omar Hijazidefined the move as creating a ...
bmi takes flight from Queen Alia Airport
Nov 01, 2007 ... bmi's flights from Amman to London Heathrow have officiallybegun. The Jordanian traveller can now avail of daily scheduledflights from London Heathrow to Queen Alia Airport. The first ever bmi flight from Jordon to London Heathrow wasalmost to full capacity reflecting the warm ...
Adobe in Middle East Partner Awards Debut
Nov 01, 2007 ... Global Software major honours ADMS and Grapheast for partnerexcellenceRelease Date: 1st November 2007 Global software major, Adobe Systems Incorporated, recentlyintroduced its Partner Awards initiative in the Middle East torecognise its partners for their outstanding efforts ...
lockheed martin highlights global capabilities at 2007 dubai air show
Nov 01, 2007 ... Lockheed Martin today released its schedule of press briefingsfor the Dubai Air Show. Following is the press briefing schedule: Sunday, November 1110:00 a.m. - "Lockheed Martin Overview" Presenter: Bob Trice, Senior Vice President, Corporate ...
ANIE subsidiary starts up new power transformers plant in Abu Dhabi
Nov 01, 2007 ... Brush Transformers Gulf LLC, a joint venture between Al NasserIndustrial Enterprises (ANIE) and Brush Transformers Ltd., theleading British manufacturer of power transformers, today announcedthe start-up of the first dedicated power transformer plant in theMiddle East, based in Abu ...
Abu Dhabi now tops wish list for business survey respondents
Nov 01, 2007 ... In a major turnaround from last year, the UAE capital Abu Dhabiis now the most preferred place for doing more business by therespondents in the annual IIR Leaders in Dubai Business Forum 2007Doing Business in the Gulf Survey.Abu Dhabi now heads the list at49.9% (13.5%), followed by Saudi ...
Manchester United Soccer Schools Coaches Encourage Youngsters to Play the "United Way"
Nov 01, 2007 ... In preparation for the fast approaching new season, coaches fromManchester United Soccer Schools Dubai (MUSS) - operated inpartnership with Dubai Sports City - have been busy visiting localschools to give the pupils a taste of how to play the United Way. One of the schools to ...
Dubai Investments reports net profit of AED 1.1 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2007
Nov 01, 2007 ... Dubai Investments PJSC ("DI") reported exceptional results forthe nine months ended 30 September 2007 ('the Period"), withconsolidated total income of AED 2.49 billion, 72 per cent more thanthe total income of AED 1.45 billion for the nine months ended 30September 2006 ("same period last ...
Morgan Stanley bullish on Middle East Equity Markets Anticipates GDP to top $1 trillion in 2008
Nov 01, 2007 ... Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has initiated coverage of the MiddleEastern equity markets with a clear 'overweight' recommendation onthe region, with the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar as the firm's preferredcountry exposure. Morgan Stanley estimates that GDP for the Gulf CooperationCouncil ...
Emirates Palace Receives Coveted 'Seven Stars and Stripes' Awards for Second Year Running
Nov 01, 2007 ... Emirates Palace has once again been afforded the highest honoursby luxury lifestyle reviewers, Seven Stars and Stripes. Followinglast years successful results, Abu Dhabi's iconic resort was awardedwith the World Perfection Award for the second time running, as wellas the top accolade ...
investcorp and washington corner capital management announce strategic partnership
Nov 01, 2007 ... Investcorp, a leading global provider of alternative investmentsolutions, and Washington Corner Capital Management, a distressedand credit-based investment platform founded by Ed Banks, todayannounced a strategic partnership. The partnership will provide Investcorp clients with ...
Lexmark launches new X4850 Wireless All-in-One
Nov 01, 2007 ... Lexmark International introduced two full-featured wireless all-in-one (AIO) printers delivering industry-leading value for smalloffice/home office (SOHO) professionals and combining theflexibility of wireless connectivity, the efficiency of automatictwo-sided printing and the ...
Etisalat Awarded for Sponsoring "Ramadaniat Al Qasba 2007"
Nov 01, 2007 ... Etisalat was awarded a trophy for sponsoring "Ramadaniat AlQasbaa 2007", an event that took place during Ramadan in Sharjah.Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerceand Tourism Development Authority presented the trophy to Mr.Mohammad Al Zarouni, Senior Manager ...
Dexia Asset Management celebrates first year of operations in the Middle East
Nov 01, 2007 ... Dexia Asset Management (Dexia AM), the asset management companybelonging to the Dexia Group, today announced the celebration of itsone year presence in the Middle East following the opening of itsregional office in Manama, Bahrain in October 2006. This is thefirst office Dexia AM has ...
christie's sale of international modern & contemporary art re- writes auction history with total of $15,235,725/ aed55, 915,111
Nov 01, 2007 ... World Records for works by Arab and Iranian Artists smashed manytimes over tonight and a total of 62 new World Records at Auctionestablished Highest total ever achieved in the category worldwideArab and Iranian section of sale triples pre-sale expectations with Ahmed Moustafa's ...
Omar Allawi - Jordan
Nov 01, 2007 ... Name: Omar Allawi khldon_003@hotmail.com Date of Birth: 1 May ...
Bridal diamond sets integral part of wedding attire in the Gulf
Nov 01, 2007 ... Increasingly, bridal diamond sets are becoming an integral partof wedding attire in the Gulf. These sets have become a way for Arabgrooms to express their love and appreciation of the bride, andalmost as importantly, communicate this to her family. The bride is the centre of ...
Mohammed El-Saheb - UAE
Nov 01, 2007 ... Name: Mohammed El-Saheb abdullammm@yahoo.com Date of Birth: 10 March ...
Dubai Chamber Promotes its Services & Activities in Index 2007 Exhibition
Nov 01, 2007 ... Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry takes part in the 17th roundof Index 2007 Exhibition for furniture and interiors which wasopened yesterday (Thursday) at the Dubai International Convention &Exhibition Center and runs till November 5. Dubai Chamber was keento participate in such event ...
emirates melbourne cup comes under starter's orders
Nov 01, 2007 ... The eyes of the international racing and social world will befocused on Melbourne next week, with Tuesday's Emirates MelbourneCup being the highlight of the Melbourne Cup Carnival in Australia.Emirates, a Principal Partner of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, will behosting the crme de la crme ...
Emirates Dcor Group celebrates 18th anniversary in Index 2007
Nov 01, 2007 ... Emirates Dcor Group, recently unveiled its 18th anniversarycelebrations during Index 2007 taking place from 1-5 November atDubai International Exhibition Centre, and hence announced a newline of dcor items that contributes to the high end standards withina high-growth sector in emerging ...
dnata concludes successful business travel show
Nov 01, 2007 ... Dnata Travel Services, the region's largest provider of travelmanagement services, received a strong and positive response at thisweek's Business Travel Show hosted at the Madinat Arena on 29 and 30October 2007. Aimed at strengthening strategic business alliancesand appreciating its ...
nissan announces special debut at dubai motor show
Nov 01, 2007 ... Nissan will make the world debut of its super-car outside Japanat the Middle East International Motor Show. "We will be unveiling a legendary vehicle during the show," saidToru Hasegawa, Managing Director at Nissan Middle East. "This will be the first event in the world after ...
free stay in toronto with emirates' tickets - Emirates Holidays offers special tailor-made packages and ski holidays to Canada
Nov 01, 2007 ... Emirates is celebrating its launch to Toronto with a fabulousfree hotel stay offer for all its customers in all three classes oftravel. The offer is valid for journeys booked from 1st November2007 to 31st January 2008. Emirates' First Class customers toToronto receive three nights stay ...
Fujitsu Siemens Computers beats competition to secure top spot for desktop sales in Egypt
Nov 01, 2007 ... Fujitsu Siemens Computers has beaten its competition to clinchthe number one position for desktop sales in Egypt during Q307. Theleading European IT manufacturer has experienced exponential year onyear (YoY) growth of 472* per cent during Q307 compared to Q306,capturing 11* per cent of ...
Kuwait market registered a decline of 1.55% in the month of October.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Kuwait market declined during the month of October'2007 andthereby reversed the growth momentum of previous eight months."Global" General Index reported a monthly decline of 1.55% as itended the month of October-07 at 387.86 points. The marketcapitalization reached KD58.47bn at the end ...
Al Qudra Holding Platinum Sponsor for the CNBC Property Awards
Nov 01, 2007 ... As part of its commitment to support excellence in varioussectors, and particularly the real estate market, Al Qudra Holding,the platinum sponsor of the "CNBC Property Awards", distributed theCNBC awards to the industry winners during a gala dinner that washeld at the Joharah Ballroom at ...
NAJAH Education, Training and Career Exhibition opens tomorrow (Sunday) at ADNEC
Nov 03, 2007 ... NAJAH, the UAE's most comprehensive Education, Training andCareers Exhibition, opens tomorrow (Sunday, November 04, 2007) atthe Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), offering visitorsan opportunity to meet with top international education, trainingand career development ...
Network International and National Bank of Dubai break new ground
Nov 03, 2007 ... Acquisition of merchants and retention of this business iscritical to industry leadership for credit and debit card processingproviders as the value of electronic payment transactions in theregion is growing steadily. With a view to consolidating their leadership status in ...
philips advances its ambilight flat tvs range for 2007 with new led illumination and perfect pixel hd engine to deliver the most immersive viewing ex
Nov 03, 2007 ... Philips Electronics today introduced its new range of AmbilightFlatTVs featuring new LED (Light Emitting Diode) illumination andproprietary Perfect Pixel HD Engine technologies, combined with thefuture-proof Full HD screen display of 1920 x 1080p resolution, todeliver unmatched picture ...
DWTC donates AED 10 million for "Dubai Cares"
Nov 03, 2007 ... Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has made a donation of AED 10million to "Dubai Cares," the pioneering charity campaign which aimsto educate one million children from poor countries around theworld. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime ...
Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC) arrives in UAE to promote investment and business opportunities
Nov 03, 2007 ... The Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC), accompanied by prominentmembers of the Malaysian Islamic finance sector will arrive in UAEthis week to meet with business leaders and government agenciesacross Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The primary objective of this businessmission is to showcase ...
monday kick off for hedge funds review annual summit in bahrain
Nov 03, 2007 ... Monday November 5th will mark the inauguration of the 3rd AnnualMiddle East Summit organized by Hedge Funds Review, the marketleading London-based publication, and sponsored by Investcorp, aleading provider and manager of alternative investment products. Theinaugural session of the event ...
Dubai Trade supports Dubai Cares campaign
Nov 04, 2007 ... Dubai Trade, the innovative supply chain e-hub, has joined DubaiCares, the globally respected humanitarian campaign launched by HisHighness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President andPrime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, to raise money to helpeducate 1 million children ...
Green Packet Networks boosts market coverage with three new partners in Bahrain
Nov 04, 2007 ... Green Packet Networks (GPN), a leading wireless broadbandtechnology provider and Next Generation Mobile Solutions developer,recently announced that it had signed partnership agreements withthree new partners in Bahrain. This is part of the effort to expandits Partners Program, a ...
Orion Brokers signed a strategic deal with Reuters
Nov 04, 2007 ... Orion Brokers DMCC, a subsidiary of Orion Holding Overseas S.A.has signed a strategic partnership with Reuters to connectinternational investment firms and brokerage counterparties for realtime execution in markets where the company is a member of.Following the deal, Reuters will certify ...
oxford business group appoints cristina franco as dubai director
Nov 04, 2007 ... Oxford Business Group (OBG), the prestigious UK-based publishing,research and consultancy services organization, has appointedCristina Franco as its Dubai Director. Franco, will oversee all aspects of OBG's The Report: Dubai 2008,which will be available in print form or online, and ...
QSTP TECHtalks takes a fresh look into the crystal ball of wireless technology
Nov 04, 2007 ... Why is it 2007 and we still can't get onto the Internet anywhere,anytime, on any device? When are "convergence", "3G" and "mobileTV" going to stop being buzzwords and start being tools we use everyday? These are questions that Qatar Science & Technology Park willpose at its next ...