Al Bawaba back issues from March 2008:
Tamer Husni's house in flames
Mar 01, 2008 ... Egyptian singer Tamer Husni's villa was severely damaged as aresult of a major fire. A large portion of the furniture was ruinedalong with other financial losses, but to the singer's luck no onewas injured. Tamer stated once he heard of the news that he thanks God that noone was ...
Assi Al Hilani in Algeria
Mar 01, 2008 ... For the first time in his singing career, Lebanese singer Assi AlHilani will be holding two grand performances in Algeria on the 6and 7 of March. The concerts are in celebration of the internationalWomen's Day. The first ...
Haifa's Dispute with producer Muhammad Al Sabki
Mar 02, 2008 ... Producer Muhammad Al Sabki as refused to comment on sexy Lebanesesinger Haifa Whabi's decision to turn down the leading role in thefilm "Akher Kalam" (Last Talk), due to a dispute between the twoover Haifa's salary and the number of scenes that will include herin the film. Al ...
Mariam Faris advertises for colored lenses
Mar 02, 2008 ... According to the London daily Elaph, Lebanese singer Miriam Fariswas chosen as the new face for colored contact lenses made by "FreshLook," for 2008. The announcement was made during a dinner party held at the BiyalHotel in Lebanon ....
Samira Sa'ed's songs stolen
Mar 02, 2008 ... Famous Moroccan singer Samira Sa'ed was shocked to discover thatjust days before the release of her latest album "Ayam Hayati" (MyLife Days, five songs were swiped from the album and posted on theinternet. The songs that were illegally posted were "Ayam Hayati" (My LifeDays), ...
Rula's producer answers accusations
Mar 02, 2008 ... Lebanese singer Rula Saed had Egyptian designer Bahij Husseindesign a collection of clothing, including accessories, especiallyfor her role in the film "Room 707."Hussein claims that once shereceived the new wardrobe, worth 20 thousand US dollars, she neverpaid her bill. The ...
Morocco plans to cut health-care costs
Mar 02, 2008 ... The Moroccan government has drafted a five-year health plan aimedat cutting the citizens' share of the health-care costs to 25% by2015. Mother mortality will be slashed to 50 per 100,000, and childmortality to 15 per one thousand by 2012, according to the 2008-2012 strategy presented ...
February 2008: Saudi stock market up by 6%
Mar 02, 2008 ... At the end of February 2008, TADAWUL All Share Index (TASI)closed at a level of 10,291.47 points rising 616.45 points at agrowth rate of (6.37%) over the close of the previous month. On anYTD basis TASI lost 884.49 points (7.91%). Highest close level for the index during the month ...
bmi emphasizes its commitment to the Jordanian market
Mar 02, 2008 ... Mr. Nigel Turner, the CEO of bmi, the second largest airlineoperating out of London Heathrow, traveled to Amman last week tomeet with company directors and government organizations, recognizedwithin their fields as established leading figure heads operatingwithin the travel trade and ...
al islami expands meat shop network in the uae
Mar 02, 2008 ... Al Islami today announced plan to expand its meat shop networkacross the UAE in collaboration with Union Cooperative Society,starting with first meat shop at Union Coop's Al-Wasl road branch.The announcement was jointly made by both the companies on atGulfood expo. "In line with ...
CommScope Enterprise Solutions Adds Enclosures
Mar 02, 2008 ... CommScope Enterprise Solutions, a division of CommScope, Inc.(NYSE:CTV), has launched in the Middle East the CommScope enclosurefamily of cabinets, racks and cabling management products andsolutions, offering customers a heightened performance package. Created with the same high ...
For every AED 5 spent on wellness programs, employers can expect a return of up to AED 50" - Pruy
Mar 02, 2008 ... Corporate wellness is the new buzz word within the wellnessindustry, with companies around the world now offering a range ofincentives from free health club memberships to creating on-sitehealth clubs for its employees. According to recent researchconducted by Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH, ...
masdar named "clean tech leader of the year"
Mar 02, 2008 ... The Masdar Initiative, Abu Dhabi's investment in developingfuture energy solutions, was named the "Cleantech Leader of theYear" today at the Cleantech Forum's Cleantech Awards in SanFrancisco, California, USA. The prestigious recognition wasbestowed on the initiative for contributing ...
The World Islamic Banking Conference to be held in London.
Mar 02, 2008 ... The 1st Annual World Islamic Banking Conference: European Summit(Euro WIBC) will be launched in London on 8th July 2008. Over the past 15 years the World Islamic Banking Conference(WIBC) held annually in the Kingdom of Bahrain) has firmlyestablished itself as the largest and most ...
new york institute of technology holds interactive forum on strategic planning in the real world
Mar 02, 2008 ... The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) on Monday hosted aninteractive forum on the importance of, and benefits of, strategicplanning. Hosted by Dr. Harriet Arnone, Ph.D, Vice President for Planningand Assessment at NYIT, the forum engaged, involved and motivatedattendees by ...
Medical Insurance Creates Management Challenges for Middle East Businesses
Mar 02, 2008 ... A new report, "Opportunities in Middle East Insurance Market,"released this month by RCNOS, says that sales of insurance in theUnited Arab Emirates are increasing with a Year-On-Year (YOY) growthrate of over 27 percent. Rising awareness of the need for health insurance is cited in ...
world class athletes set to compete for us$ 2 million zayed international marathon
Mar 02, 2008 ... Hydra Properties the leading UAE real estate developer hasannounced its diamond sponsorship of the Zayed InternationalMarathon as part of its continued initiative and enthusiasm tosupport athletic activities. World class athletes are set to competefor a total of US$ 2 Million at the ...
Rola Aljuneidi - Kenya
Mar 02, 2008 ... Name: Rola Aljuneidi hotmail.com@sweetdoll-95 Date of Birth: 21 January ...
Jamil Fayyad - Qatar
Mar 02, 2008 ... Name: Jamil Fayyad jamil_fayyad@hotmail.com Country: Qatar Date of ...
Mais Attiat - Jordan
Mar 02, 2008 ... Name: Mais Attiat m_attiat@yahoo.com Country: Jordan Date of Birth: 8 ...
Yousra Tahiri - France
Mar 02, 2008 ... Name: Yousra Tahiri mir_na_1@hotmail.fr Date of Birth: 20 May ...
Arab World responds to $50 billion IP fraud epidemic
Mar 03, 2008 ... by Daryl Champion Intellectual property (IP) theft, the illegal pirating ofbusiness software, DVDs, music CDs and computer games is posing anincreasing threat for legitimate business in Arab countries. Butsteps are now being taken by organisations such as the Arab Leagueto start ...
Palestinian death toll climbs to 118 as popular protests held in West Bank
Mar 03, 2008 ... Israeli forces on Monday killed seven Palestinians and woundeddozens in al-Shijaeya neighborhood, al-Nusaerat refugee camp andJabalya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip. Palestinian securitysources said that Israeli warplanes fired a missile against a groupof Hamas activists in Baghdad ...
Ahmadinejad: Israel is carrying out "real Holocaust"
Mar 03, 2008 ... While in Baghdad, the visiting Iranian President MahmoudAhmadinejad on Monday stressed that the "real Holocaust" iscurrently taking place in the occupied Palestine. Addressing a groupof Iraqi ulema, scholars and university professors, the Iranianleader regretted that the international ...
Nawal a real woman
Mar 03, 2008 ... Lebanese singer Nawal Al Zoghbi tries to do her best job on everyalbum she releases. On her new album "Khalas Samahat" (That's It IForgive You) Nawal tries to portray her inner self as a woman, andthat she has matured in her singing style. Her life experiencetakes her voice to higher ...
Muhammad Fouad films a new clip
Mar 03, 2008 ... Egyptian singer Muhammad Fouad began filming his latest musicvideo for his song "Ya Jit Ya Rahat" (Either it Comes or it Goes)from his new album "Wala Nos Kilimah" (Not Another Word). The lyrics for the song were written by ...
Mirna Al Muhandis a TV host
Mar 03, 2008 ... Egyptian actress Mirna Al Muhandis has filmed three scenes forher film "Kalam Jarayed" (Newspaper Talk). She plays 'Yasmeena, ayoung anchor with her own television new program that talks aboutthe lives of celebrities. She is an athlete who swims and competesin archery. According ...
$2 billion investment plan for Islamically-compliant hotels
Mar 03, 2008 ... A $2 billion plan to develop an Islamically-compliant hotel brandportfolio appealing to lifestyle travellers - both Muslim and non-Muslim - is to be outlined to potential investors. Abdulla Mohamed Almulla, Chairman of Dubai-based AlmullaHospitality, will reveal details of a ...
Wasoof releases album in April
Mar 03, 2008 ... After all medical exams were completed on the famous Lebanesesinger George Wasoof and his doctors declared that he is in goodhealth - Wasoof has started working on his new album. The new album features six songs composed by Waled Saed, Salah AlSharnobi and Amjad Al Atifi ....
Solaf Fawakhirji plays the role of Samya Jamal
Mar 03, 2008 ... Syrian actress Solaf Fawakhirji will star in the new televisiondrama series "Al Dinjwan" (Don Juan) where she'll be playing therole of the late belly dancer Samya Jamal. The new series depictsthe life of the late Egyptian actor Roshdi ...
Alpha-Quiz "J"
Mar 03, 2008 ... All the answers begin with the letter J Which J is the biggest planet in our solar system? Which J is the first month of the year? Which J has Amman as its capital? Which J are diamonds, gold and ...
Hot Mint Drink
Mar 03, 2008 ... To make 2 glasses you will need: 1. cup fresh mint leaves, or 3 tablespoons dried mint leaves 2. Sugar to taste 3. 2 cups water 4. Kettle 5. Spoon 6. Strainer -- Directions: 1. Wash the mint leaves and put them in the ...
Dubai World to invest US$70 million in a landmark property in Comoros
Mar 04, 2008 ... Dubai World Africa, a subsidiary of Dubai World, has announcedthat it will invest US$70 million in the development of a 5-starinternational luxury hotel and 22,5ha of adjacent prime beachfront,with over 100 new upscale residential villas and townhouses. The company, which has ...
Tatweer, Six Flags to develop thrill theme parks in Arab World
Mar 04, 2008 ... Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, announced today a strategicalliance with US-based Six Flags Inc. (NYSE: SIX), the world'slargest theme park company, to develop thrill-driven theme parksacross the Arab world. The highlight of the strategic alliance will be the developmentof ...
Amr Diab an Ambassador to the United Nations
Mar 04, 2008 ... Committees in Egypt are trying to nominate Egyptian singer AmrDiab as good will ambassador to the United Nations. Diab would be the first Egyptian musician to hold such aposition ....
Five million for Laila Elwi's role
Mar 04, 2008 ... The production company of the new television drama series "LailatAl Ro'ya" (Vision Night) offered famous Egyptian actress Laila Elwi$5 million Egyptian Pounds for her role in the drama series. This could mean that production companies ...
Majida prepares for a surprise with Mahmoud Darwish
Mar 04, 2008 ... Lebanese singer Majida Al Romi announced to her Algerian fans ata press conference that she is preparing a special song. The lyricsare taken from a poem written by Mahmoud Darwish. According to the London daily Elaph, Majida did not reveal anyother details about her new project, ...
Iran says new UNSC resolution is "disgrace"
Mar 04, 2008 ... Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini onTuesday strongly condemned the new UNSC resolution against Iranwhich "runs counter to IAEA rules and regulations." According to IRNA, Hosseini called the resolution as apolitically-motivated move which lacks legal basis and ...
Yara Glows in Dubai Nights
Mar 04, 2008 ... According to the London daily Elaph, young Lebanese singer Yarahosted a live concert alongside Egyptian actor Muhammad Hamaqi atthe annual Dubai Tourism and Shopping Festival. There were over 2000fans despite the severely cold night. Yara sang a collection of her songs ...
Rula Shamyeh refuses nude scenes
Mar 04, 2008 ... Lebanese actress Rula Shamyeh started her successful actingcareer in a comedy series, entering the hearts of many. She isknown for playing the role of the woman who has control over herman. Recently Rula starred in the film "Abu Riyad Meen Ado" (Abu Riyadno one is like him). ...
Accidents of Nature
Mar 04, 2008 ... When you think about it, there are two accidents of nature thathave made it much easier for humans to move forward at a rapid pace. The first one is the huge availability of iron ore from whichiron is extracted. The second is the ...
Chewing Gum
Mar 04, 2008 ... It all started with the ancient Greeks who chewed mastiche - achewing gum made from the resin of the mastic tree. The ancientMayans chewed chicle, which is the sap from the sapodilla tree. North American Indians chewed the sap from spruce trees andpassed the habit along to the ...
KEC, Microsoft to open windows for Future Saudi IT leaders
Mar 05, 2008 ... Young Saudis will soon be knocking at the gates of the IT worldas a result of a strategic partnership forged between KnowledgeEconomic City Al Madinah (KEC), and Microsoft. "KEC Al Madinah is the new base for Knowledge Based Industriesand spreading knowledge," Tahir Bawazir, CEO, ...
Burj Dubai set to influence generations of architects
Mar 05, 2008 ... Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, will influence andinspire future generations of architects and engineers, said MrMohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties. Speaking on thesecond day of the 8th World Congress of the Council on TallBuildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), ...
Ahmadinejad: No more talks on nuclear issue
Mar 05, 2008 ... Iran would no longer negotiate over its nuclear issue as it hasbecome "normalized," President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said onWednesday. "From now on, Iran peaceful nuclear program will bediscussed only at the International Atomic Energy Agency within theframework of the NPT regulations and ...
Amr Diab denies being kept away from "Hala February"
Mar 05, 2008 ... Egyptian singer Amr Diab denied that the committee of the Kuwaiti"Hala Febrayer" (Welcome February) festival declined hisparticipation because of the large amount of money he requested forhis performance. Diab said that he has participated in the "Hala Febrayer"festival for the ...
Dina Samir Ghanem turns to Singing
Mar 05, 2008 ... Young Egyptian actress Dina Samir Ghanem, daughter of prominentEgyptian actors Samir Ghanem and Dalal Abdul Aziz, made an agreementwith producer Naser Mahrous to release her first album next summer. She is working ...
Amani Al Swaisi a villager
Mar 05, 2008 ... Tunisian singer Amani Al Swaisi recently filmed a video clip forher song "Ween" (Where), which holds the same name as her album.This is the second video clip she has filmed for the album. "Ween" (where) was written by Faris Alexander, composed by SalimSalameh and distributed by ...
Hatem Fahmi's master piece
Mar 05, 2008 ... EMI MUSIC ARABIA is proud to announce the brand new release forrising Egyptian Pop Star Hatem Fahmi. Competition within the Arabic music market I tough and Hatemstands out from the others for his strong tracks, high qualityproduction and of course, his special gifts - his ...
Sophia Al Marikh films "I Love About You"
Mar 05, 2008 ... Young Moroccan singer Sophia Al Marikh will film her latest videoclip for the song "Bahib Feek" (I Love about You) from her firstalbum. The clip is directed by Laila Kan'an and is scheduled to be airedon different satellite music channels in the coming days. According to the ...
Karl Wolf bites the bullet
Mar 05, 2008 ... KARL WOLF has become a major star following the tremendoussuccess of his debut album "Face behind the Face" which included theanthem "Butterflies" as well as other hits like "Desensitize,""Referee" and "Summer Days and Nights in Beirut." His concerts in the region have been well ...
Where Did the Word Month come from?
Mar 05, 2008 ... The time from new moon to old moon became a Moonth and then thisword became better known as month! The ...
Pictographs
Mar 05, 2008 ... The first forms of writing were simplified pictures of objects,known as pictographs. In Ancient Mesopotamia, pictographs werescratched into the surface of clay tablets with a hard, wedge shapedtool called a ...
Middle East and Africa IT spending set to boom, says Gartner
Mar 06, 2008 ... IT spending continues to increase in the emerging regionsincluding the Middle East and Africa, at a pace far outstrippingthat of the industrialized world, according to Gartner, Inc. Theemerging regions will generate IT spending of $1.1 trillion in 2008,and will grow to $1.3 trillion in ...
Khaled Abu Naja denies involvement in Zaina's scandal
Mar 06, 2008 ... The Egyptian artist and co-host of the show "Al Laila Al Kibirah"(Big Night), Khaled Abu Naja, denies any connection to scandalousphotographs of Egyptian actress Zaina that are circulating on theinternet. Photographs were being circulated of Zeina showing private partsof her ...
Shams Al Baroodi denies returning to acting
Mar 06, 2008 ... Retired Egyptian actor Shams Al Baroodi, wife of Egyptian actorHasan Yousif, has denied rumors that she has returned to actingafter 25 years. The rumors claim that she will star in a new television drama,produced by an Arab satellite channel and to be aired during theupcoming ...
'Rotana' releases Muhammad Abdoh's new album
Mar 06, 2008 ... The music production company 'Rotana' is honoring the famousSaudi singer Muhammad Abdoh for his valuable singing career bysponsoring a number of tours to promote the release of his new album"Al Hawa Al Ghayeb" (The Air Is Absent). The album will be released first in Saudi ...
Egypt to sell second fixed-line license
Mar 06, 2008 ... The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in Egypt hasinvited national and international consortiums to bid for the secondfixed-line license. Offers are to be submitted on 19th June 2008 at12:00 p.m. on NTRA premises at the Smart Village, the body said inan official statement ....
Majida fires up Algerian fans
Mar 06, 2008 ... Lebanese singer Majida Al Romi glowed at her Algerian concert.She awed thousands of fans, who fought their way through to see her.There were also hundreds of fans standing outside listening to herbeautiful songs. The concert lasted for three hours, and she sang a collection ...
Carol films a new clip
Mar 07, 2008 ... Lebanese singer Carol Samaha is starring in the famous play"Zanopia." Carol revealed that the theater did not take her awayfrom singing and that she is working on two new singles, both in theEgyptian dialect, which she will release soon. According to the London daily Elaph, Carol ...
Ziana's troubles continue
Mar 07, 2008 ... Recently the Egyptian actress Zaina had a dispute with twoEgyptian police officers for illegally parallel parking her car intraffic. When Zaina saw the officers trying to cuff her car, she ranto them and started screaming and assaulted one if he officers. Zaina was ordered to ...
Basima returns with a new album
Mar 07, 2008 ... Singer Basima is preparing for a photo shoot for the cover of hernew album, produced by 'Rotana'. Basima announced that she will beworking with photographers Kareen and Sharbal. According to the London daily Elaph, Basima is meeting up withdirector Walid Nasif and other directors ...
Nancy not allowed to dance in "Hala February"
Mar 07, 2008 ... During Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram's performance at the "HalaFebruary" festival in Kuwait, a representative from the Kuwaiticommunication ministry was sent to deliver a letter demanding thatshe stop dancing and shaking her waist. The young artist had nochoice but to comply ....
Senior Iranian cleric: Israel should expect new Intifada
Mar 07, 2008 ... Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Ayatollah AhmadKhatami on Friday said that the Zionists should wait for a newIntifada. Addressing thousands of worshipers at Tehran UniversityCampus, Ayatollah Khatami said, "Zionists should not doubt that theywill gain nothing by their ...
Tunisia plans to boost number of German tourists
Mar 09, 2008 ... Tunisian tourist officials aim to "re-conquer" the German marketwhich has a slump of 6% in 2007. On his part, Tunisia's tourismMinister Khelil Lajimi has told the official Tunisian Press Agency(TAP) that "we shall re-conquer the German market with the meansavailable to us". The ...