Al Bawaba back issues from July 2008:
Who Invented the ATM?
Jul 01, 2008 ... Luther George Simjian was a lifelong innovator who invented manythings. The most famous one is his contribution to the evolution ofthe automatic teller machine (ATM). In 1951, Luther Simjian was born in Turkey. As a young child hedeveloped an interest in optics and photography ....
Orbits
Jul 01, 2008 ... Even though we say that the planets in our solar system orbit ortravel round the Sun, they do not follow a perfect circular path.Their orbits are more oval than circular. This means that a planet'sdistance from the ...
Do You Know How Long Kittens Drink Milk?
Jul 01, 2008 ... When they are born baby cats, kittens cannot see or hear. Theyare born with their eyes closed, and they only open them ...
Hind Sabri not pregnant
Jul 01, 2008 ... The young Tunisian actress Hind Sabri denied rumors that she andher husband, the young businessman Ahmad Al Sharif are pregnant. The rumor started when the actress felt dizzy and nauseous whilefilming her new television drama series "Baed Al Foraq" (AfterDeparture). The director ...
Asma Lminwir engaged in Cairo
Jul 01, 2008 ... The young Moroccan artist Asma Lminwir has unexpectedly gottenengaged to the Tunisian composer and music distributor Isam AlSharyati, away from the media spotlight. The engagement party, whichtook place in Cairo, was a small family affair. According to the London daily Elaph, Asma ...
Will Elissa boycott the "Jordan Festival"
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Jordanian and the Egyptian art associations have decided toboycott the "Jordan Festival," along with some Lebanese artists,over claims it is being set up by the same company, Publicis Groupe,which organized Israel's 60th-anniversary celebrations in May. Sources close to the ...
Maysam Nahas denies attempted suicide
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Lebanese artist Maysam Nahas has confessed that she wentthrough a rough time after divorcing her husband, yet she never feltdepressed because she had many close friends around her ....
Salami Pizza Buns
Jul 01, 2008 ... To make 4 pizza buns you will need: 1. 2 hamburger buns 2. cup (25g-1oz) butter 3.8 thin slices of cheese 4.12 thin slices of salami 5. cup (25g-1oz) tomato sauce 6.1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional) 7.Small ...
Asala wants a baby with Tareq Al Aryan
Jul 01, 2008 ... Famous Syrian artist Asala Nasri recently appeared as a guest onthe Syrian radio station 'Sham FM.' She called in to the program andspoke about her latest album live from her home in Damascus. According to the London daily Elaph, Asala took the opportunityto respond to the ...
Bonyan Group sells out AED 4 billion 'Sama Al Jadaf' community project
Jul 02, 2008 ... Bonyan International Investment Group, one of the leading realestate companies in Dubai, announced that it has sold out its AED 4billion 'Sama Al Jadaf' community project, a 135-plot masterdevelopment located in the Al Jadaf area in Dubai. The success ofthe project is part of the ...
Saudi Arabian investment in the UAE remains strong, says Durar Properties
Jul 02, 2008 ... Leading UAE-based property development company, Durar ('jewels'in Arabic) Properties, unveiled its newest residential project inDubai today, at a gala event held at the spectacular Mina A' Salamlast evening. Durar 1, a twin-building development, is a joint venture betweenDurar ...
Dubai versus Singapore: Trading across Borders
Jul 02, 2008 ... Dubai versus Singapore: Trading across BordersThe benefits offree trade are well known in economic literature. Still manybusinesses face numerous hurdles to exporting or importing goods.Such obstacles to trade increase the cost of goods and sometimesprevent trading altogether. Countries ...
'Al Mal', UAE's first Arabic weekly financial newspaper, launched in Abu Dhabi
Jul 02, 2008 ... 'Al Mal', UAE's first Arabic weekly financial newspaper, launchedin Abu Dhabi 48-page tabloid newspaper to provide key stock market insightsand offer in-depth coverage of major financial developments in theUAE and the Gulf region The National Publisher, an Abu Dhabi-based ...
Daman includes Second Opinion Service in its Enhanced Benefits Plan
Jul 02, 2008 ... Daman includes Second Opinion Service in its Enhanced BenefitsPlan - Daman in cooperation with the biggest European private healthinsurer provides the finest network of medical experts to theircustomers As part of its strategy to improve its health insurance schemesand offer its ...
Middle East Junior Chef of the Year to be crowned at Times Square Center on July 2
Jul 02, 2008 ... Middle East Junior Chef of the Year to be crowned at Times SquareCenter on July 2 Times Square Center, a member of the Dubai Shopping Malls Group,will witness the finale of the 2008 Junior Chef Awards when theMiddle East Junior Chef of the Year will be crowned after a week-long ...
Deutsche Bank's Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets for CEEMA Moves to Dubai
Jul 02, 2008 ... Deutsche Bank's Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets for CEEMA Movesto Dubai Deutsche Bank announced today that Christopher Laing, the Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets for CEEMA, is to relocate to Dubai tooversee and manage the growth of the Bank's equity capital marketsbusiness ...
Emaar, The Economic City wins 'Best Industrial Development' award
Jul 02, 2008 ... Emaar, The Economic City wins 'Best Industrial Development' award Honour at first Arabian Property Middle East Awards 2008 EmaarProperties wins 'International Achievement' Award Inaugural eventhonours Middle East property sector's most innovative projects Emaar, The Economic ...
Fouth class of Emirati cadet pilots begin training
Jul 02, 2008 ... Fouth class of Emirati cadet pilots begin training Etihad Airways' innovative Emirati cadet pilot programme hasachieved another milestone with the fourth class of studentsstarting their training towards becoming a fully qualified pilotwith the Abu Dhabi-based airline. The ...
United states still leading travel destination for Middle East travelers
Jul 02, 2008 ... United states still leading travel destination for Middle Easttravelers 24 Percent Expected Increase in Number of Middle EastTravelersVisiting the US by 2011; US Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Offer Summer Specials for IncreasingNumber of Arab Guests By 2011, nearly ...
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) signs for the first EC135
Jul 02, 2008 ... Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) signs for the first EC135 "l'Hlicoptre par Herms" Eurocopter announced the sale of the first EC135 "l'Hlicoptre parHerms" helicopter to Falcon Aviation Services (FAS), an aircraftchartering and ...
Alpha Bank announces the sale of a 4% stake to Qatari private investors
Jul 02, 2008 ... Greece's Alpha Bank announced the sale of treasury shares,amounting to 4% of its share capital, for a total consideration ofEuro 296 million, to Paramount Services Holding Limited, a companyrepresenting the business interests of the "most prominent family"in Qatar. The bank said in a ...
Al Habtoor Leighton Group awarded Olgana and Hilliana Towers in Dubai
Jul 02, 2008 ... The Al Habtoor Leighton Group, through the Dubai division of AlHabtoor Engineering, has been awarded an AED 740 million contractfor the construction of Olgana and Hilliana Towers in Dubai forAbyaar Real Estate Development. The project forms part of Abyaar's prestigious Acacia ...
Iranian FM: Israel will not attack
Jul 02, 2008 ... Israel is almost unlikely to enter another adventurism, Iran'sForeign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said. "The possibility of Israelentering another military struggle is almost zero," Mottaki toldreporters in New York. According to IRNA, he noted that Lebanon's victory in the ...
Abdulla Nasser Abdulla named Deputy Group CEO of Tamweel
Jul 02, 2008 ... Abdulla Nasser Abdulla named Deputy Group CEO of TamweelContinues to serve as CEO of Tamweel Properties & Investments LLC Tamweel PJSC, the largest provider of real estate finance in theUAE, announced today the appointment of Abdulla Nasser Abdulla asDeputy Group CEO of the ...
AUB alumnus and president of Saudi ARAMCO considers AUB 'bastion of civilized discourse'
Jul 02, 2008 ... AUB alumnus and president of Saudi ARAMCO considers AUB 'bastionof civilized discourse' The Worldwide Alumni Association of the American University ofBeirut held a reunion for 11 classes spanning the years between 1953and 2003, over three activities-packed days, thus allowing ...
Say 'cheese' at Modhesh Fun City
Jul 02, 2008 ... Say 'cheese' at Modhesh Fun City Photographers from Modhesh studio capture precious memories andpresent them in a special way With thirty different zones and 32,000 square metres of fun toexplore, Modhesh Fun City is a treasure trove of precious momentsand memorable frames ....
Asian Giants Receive Increased Emirates Attention
Jul 02, 2008 ... Asian Giants Receive Increased Emirates Attention Dubai-based airline launches services to Guangzhou and KozhikodeAward-winning carrier, Emirates, today renewed its relations withtwo of the world's fastest-growing economies, India and China, asits inaugural flights to both ...
DAMAC Properties appoints Incorporated Consulting Engineers as consultants for its Green Park project in Jumeirah Village
Jul 02, 2008 ... DAMAC Properties appoints Incorporated Consulting Engineers asconsultants for its Green Park project in Jumeirah Village Development based in Jumeirah Village, comprises of diverseretail and leisure facilities DAMAC Properties, luxury lifestyle provider and the ...
Captive and innovative 'Dance Heads' at Deira City Centre
Jul 02, 2008 ... Captive and innovative 'Dance Heads' at Deira City Centre The theme of dancing takes centre stage from July 1-9 as part ofDeira City Centre's exciting line-up of activities for this year'sDubai Summer Surprises. 'Dance Heads' uses state-of-the-art technology to ...
Currie & Brown hires talent management expert in Middle East
Jul 02, 2008 ... Currie & Brown hires talent management expert in Middle East Currie & Brown has stepped up its plans to generate half of theGroup's global turnover by 2011 from the Middle East with theappointment of Deborah Brown as Recruitment & Talent Manager for theMiddle East & Central Asia ...
Investate enters London Market
Jul 02, 2008 ... Investate enters London Market Investate acquires primewaterfront site with plans for a USD 750 Million residentialdevelopmentTapping into the London real estate market at anopportune time, Investate Realty B.S.C. (c) one of the mostinnovative and fastest growing real estate investment ...
Al Ghurair City's retailers hail DSS role in revitalizing the once- lean summer season
Jul 02, 2008 ... Al Ghurair City's retailers hail DSS role in revitalizing theonce-lean summer season Promotional initiatives introduced by Dubai Shopping Malls Group(DSMG) members during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) have altered thetourist map of the region, putting the pep back into ...
Baume & mercier launches riviera xxl high jewelry for elegant woman
Jul 02, 2008 ... Baume & mercier launches riviera xxl high jewelry for elegantwoman Baume & Mercier once again plays with the theme of transparency,applied this year to sublimating the Riviera XXL. The Swiss watchcompany has successfully risen to the challenge of combiningfemininity and prestige ...
A new captive balloon concept that informs
Jul 02, 2008 ... A new captive balloon concept that informscity dwellers on theair quality they are breathing Arophile is a French company which has just installed an entirelynew captive balloon concept in Paris, one that has no equivalentanywhere in the world.This larger-than-life tourist ...
Business Objects Positioned in Leaders Quadrant of Data Quality Tools Report
Jul 02, 2008 ... Business Objects Positioned in Leaders Quadrant of Data QualityTools Report Evaluation Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute Business Objects, an SAP company (NYSE: SAP) and the world'sleading provider of solutions that optimize business performance,today ...
Developing Individual Skills & Strengthening Family Ties At the Heart of 'Minds Pleasure' by 'Watani'
Jul 02, 2008 ... Developing Individual Skills & Strengthening Family Ties At theHeart of 'Minds Pleasure' by 'Watani' 'Watani' the social development programme in association with DSSis pleased to announce the roll-out of 'Minds Pleasure 2008'seminars themed "Knowledge Improves Nations" in line ...
ADC Sponsors the 2nd Annual Public-Private Partnership Conference for the MENA Region
Jul 02, 2008 ... ADC Sponsors the 2nd Annual Public-Private Partnership Conferencefor the MENA Region Conference held under the patronage of Prime Minister Eng. NaderAl Dahabi The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the central developmentbody for ASEZA, sponsored the second annual ...
DuPont signs 3 year agreement with Nissan Middle East FZE
Jul 02, 2008 ... DuPont signs 3 year agreement with Nissan Middle East FZE DuPont Performance Coatings to be supplied at body repairfacilities of Nissan Service Centres and integrated into Nissan'sfull training program DuPont, the world's leading market-driven science company and apartner of ...
Citrix Systems Honored as 2008 Microsoft Partner of the Year Global ISV - Infrastructure
Jul 02, 2008 ... Citrix Systems Honored as 2008 Microsoft Partner of the YearGlobal ISV - InfrastructureCitrix Work in Ghana, Africa SecuresAdditional 2008 Microsoft Partner Award for Citizenship Today, Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS), the global leader inapplication delivery infrastructure, ...
Beat the heat with Flower Rain and Floral Extravaganza at Al Ghurair City
Jul 02, 2008 ... Beat the heat with Flower Rain and Floral Extravaganza at AlGhurair City Al Ghurair City, a key sponsor of DSS 2008 and a member of DubaiShopping Malls Group, will host the Floral Extravaganza beginningtoday (July 3) and welcome visitors to the mall with a magnificentFlower Rain ...
DGCX achieves record volumes in June
Jul 02, 2008 ... DGCX achieves record volumes in June Total volumes on Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) reachedhistoric new highs totaling almost 137,000 contracts equivalent to avalue of over US$9.2 billion in June. Average daily volume (ADV)stood at over 6,500 contracts, an increase of ...
Epson introduces latest high performance printer to its AcuLaser business printer range
Jul 02, 2008 ... Epson introduces latest high performance printer to its AcuLaserbusiness printer range The AL-M4000 industry-leading print speeds with outstandingquality and advanced functionality to become Epson's quickest laserprinter ever Epson has announced that it will be adding a new ...
Century Mall to host second DSS summer draw today (July 3)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Century Mall to host second DSS summer draw today (July 3) Prizes worth AED 650,000 up for grabs Century Mall, member of Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), willplay host to the second exciting DSS 2008 summer draw on July 3. TheDubai Shopping Malls Group Mega Raffle, the Dubai ...
Lamcy Plaza brings in the spirit of folklore during DSS 2008 with Planet Folk Dancers
Jul 02, 2008 ... Lamcy Plaza brings in the spirit of folklore during DSS 2008 withPlanet Folk Dancers Lamcy Plaza, the country's most popular family shoppingdestination, celebrated the DSS festivities at the mall with anexuberant display of traditional music and dance from differentregions of ...
Dunkin' donuts to open 50th UAE store in uptown mirdiff
Jul 02, 2008 ... Dunkin' donuts to open 50th UAE store in uptown mirdiff 60 million donuts produced in the UAE since 1997 Dunkin' Brands Inc. Director, Europe & Middle East, arrives inDubai for Store Opening Dunkin' Donuts will be opening its fiftieth store in the UAE atUptown Mirdiff, ...
AXA receives Royal Decree to establish Saudi registered company
Jul 02, 2008 ... AXA receives Royal Decree to establish Saudi registeredcompany"AXA Cooperative Insurance Company" Under the leadership of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, theSaudi Council of Ministers has announced the promulgation of theRoyal Decree approving AXA's registration in the Kingdom ...
Dubai Customs organizes a training program for WMD control
Jul 02, 2008 ... Dubai Customs organizes a training program for WMD control40inspectors & a number of officers from Dubai Civil Defenseparticipated in the comprehensive, first-of-its-kind program in theregion Dubai customs organized a training program on the control ofWeapons of Mass Destruction ...
Define Properties Confirms Intent with Appointment of World Leading Consultancy
Jul 02, 2008 ... Define Properties Confirms Intent with Appointment of WorldLeading Consultancy Harrington Middle East Recently launched property development company, DefineProperties, has assigned specialist international consulting group,Harrington Middle East, to assist the company in ...
Dar Al-Dhabi Real Estate Launch phase 2 of Al-Seef Commercial Tower on Reem Island
Jul 02, 2008 ... Dar Al-Dhabi Real Estate Launch phase 2 of Al-Seef CommercialTower on Reem IslandCommercial Floor offers over 46,000 square feetof lucrative office space Dar Al-Dhabi Real Estate recently announced the launch of thepremium fifth floor in Al-Seef Commercial Tower ....
Global : Kuwait market registered a monthly gain of 1.35% in June- 2008
Jul 02, 2008 ... Global : Kuwait market registered a monthly gain of 1.35% inJune-2008Global Investment House Kuwait KSE Monthly Performance July 2008-Kuwait market reported a gain of 1.35% in June-2008 as"Global" General Index ended the month at 395.51 points. Thisfollowed a decline of 2.31% in ...
Commvault announces strategic partnership with magirus
Jul 02, 2008 ... Commvault announces strategic partnership with magirus Pan-European Distributor to Deliver CommVault's Next-GenerationData and Information Management Solutions CommVault has today announced that Magirus International, one ofthe leading European IT solution providers will now ...
Nabulsi: Bindar is a non-banking financing body which provides the company with remarkable flexibility.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Nabulsi: Bindar is a non-banking financing body which providesthe company with remarkable flexibility.Global Investment HouseJordan (Global Jordan) announced the successful private placement ofa six-month, JD3 million commercial paper issue for Bindar Trading &Investment Co. PLC ...
Microsoft Gulf and Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry pin down illegal IT reseller
Jul 02, 2008 ... Microsoft Gulf and Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry pindown illegal IT reseller Various pirated software seized as government agents follow leadsprovided by Microsoft Microsoft Gulf, in collaboration with Kuwait Ministry of Commerceand Industry, has announced that it ...
BinSina Pharmacy wins Dubai Service Excellence Scheme award
Jul 02, 2008 ... BinSina Pharmacy wins Dubai Service Excellence Scheme award BinSina Pharmacy has won the award for 'Best Service Performance'from Dubai Department of Economic Development in Pharmacy Categoryfor its Mall of the Emirates outlet. The award was presented by His Highness Sheikh ...
Dubai Institute of Technology (DIT) partners with the International Network for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (INSME)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Dubai Institute of Technology (DIT) partners with theInternational Network for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (INSME) DIT, as a member, to host 2009 INSME Annual Meeting in Dubai Dubai Institute of Technology, the Science and Technology arm forTechnoPark and Economic Zones ...
Batelco Delivering Breaking Local News in Arabic on Batelco "0" Portal
Jul 02, 2008 ... Batelco Delivering Breaking Local News in Arabic on Batelco "0"Portal **New Agreement with ZAJIL Press** Batelco has announced the launch of new content available on itsmobile portal Batelco "O" portal for Arabic speaking customers. TheKingdom's leading integrated ...
Health Ministry holds Atherothrombosis clinic in Al Qassimi Hospital
Jul 02, 2008 ... Health Ministry holds Atherothrombosis clinic in Al QassimiHospital One-day clinic part of campaign launched by the Ministry andSanofi-aventis to increase awareness of the devastating disease The UAE Ministry of Health recently held a one-day clinic in AlQassimi Hospital in ...
Etihad flying high in first half of 2008
Jul 02, 2008 ... Etihad flying high in first half of 2008 Etihad Airways continues to enjoy a record-breaking 2008 with itslatest passenger figures for the first six months flying high with a41 per cent rise on the same period last year. The airline is well on track to achieve its target of ...
Dip's newly redesigned website bags top award at the pan Arab web awards 2008
Jul 02, 2008 ... Dip's newly redesigned website bags top award at the pan Arab webawards 2008 Development publishes the first edition of its quarterlycommunity newsletter Dubai Investments Park, the largest integrated business andresidential community in the Middle East and a ...
Dubai summer surprises reveals winner from Jordan for 2008 apprenticeship programme
Jul 02, 2008 ... Dubai summer surprises reveals winner from Jordan for 2008apprenticeship programmeDubai Summer Surprises (DSS) confirmed that nine of the best andbrightest marketing students from colleges and universities in theMiddle East, North Africa, & United Kingdom made it to this ...
Dubai summer surprises reveals winners of 2008 apprenticeship programme
Jul 02, 2008 ... Dubai summer surprises reveals winners of 2008 apprenticeshipprogrammeDubai Summer Surprises (DSS) announced that nine of the best andbrightest marketing students from colleges and universities in theMiddle East, North Africa, and the United Kingdom have been selectedto this ...
RTA educates little ones at MFC
Jul 02, 2008 ... RTA educates little ones at MFC Puppet shows, workshops and educational material keep visitors tothe RTA stand occupied The large stand set up by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)at the far end of the West exhibition hall at Modhesh Fun City isalways rushed up. It ...
Orascom telecom renews sponsorship of 'inside the middle east' for fifth year
Jul 02, 2008 ... Orascom telecom renews sponsorship of 'inside the middle east'for fifth year Orascom Development Holding Joins as Co-Sponsor For The FirstTime CNN International today announced that Orascom DevelopmentHolding AG joins Orascom Telecom as exclusive sponsor of CNN'sflagship ...
Technogym Train like a Champion
Jul 02, 2008 ... Technogym Train like a ChampionTechnogym sets up 20 centers forthe Olympic athletes' preparation with its most innovativetechnologiesThe Italian company, leader in the fitness, wellness andathletic preparation sector, has been appointed as Fitness EquipmentExclusive Official Supplier to ...
DSS 2008 Kids Fashion Week begins today with collections of Benetton and Sisley
Jul 02, 2008 ... DSS 2008 Kids Fashion Week begins today with collections ofBenetton and SisleyKids Fashion Week, a DSS 2008 Signature Event and one among thefashion highlights for this summer, begins on July 3 with some ofthe biggest names in the industry showcasing the latest collectionsat ...