Al Bawaba back issues from October 2008:
Thousands throng Dubai Festival City as 'Eid in Dubai' celebrations get off to a grand start
Oct 01, 2008 ... Thousands throng Dubai Festival City as 'Eid in Dubai'celebrations get off to a grand start A 25-minute fireworks display combined with a dazzling laser andwater-fountain show provided for a brilliant spectacle on theopening day of 'Eid in Dubai' celebrations at Dubai Festival ...
Sheikha Shamma and Sheikha Salaama attend Barney's Musical Castle
Oct 01, 2008 ... Sheikha Shamma and Sheikha Salaama attend Barney's Musical Castle 'Eid in Dubai' and Global Village present action-packedchildren's cartoon theatre show Barney's Musical Castle, one among the highlights for childrenduring the inaugural edition of 'Eid in Dubai', was attended ...
Suzan Tamim predicted her own death
Oct 01, 2008 ... lThe Dubai police department has discovered a will written by thelate Lebanese artist Suzan Tamim before her death. The will was discovered in her apartment where she was murdered. In the will she left everything she owned to her mother andbrother. She also requested that they ...
Halima Poland, the best host this Ramadan
Oct 01, 2008 ... Under the patronage of his Royal Highness Sheikh Daij Al KhalifahAl Subah from Kuwait a celebration was held for televisioncreativity. The Kuwaiti host Halima Poland received an award for 'besttelevision host' this Ramadan for her program "Yabilah," aired onthe Kuwaiti first ...
Nawal Al Zoghbi sings on the first day of "Eid Al Fiter"
Oct 01, 2008 ... Lebanese superstar Nawal Al Zoghbi will host a live concert atthe Conference Meeting Hall in Dubai on the first day of "Eid AlFiter" (Muslim holiday after Ramdan). She will be joined by Lebanese artists Asi Hilani and DianaHaddad. On the second day of the "Eid" Nawal will ...
Iranian leaders says Israel defeat "absolute"
Oct 01, 2008 ... Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesdaycalled for unity in the world of Islam, saying it is the only way toconfront enemies' all-out offensives. "Unity in the world of Islamis the only way to counter enemies' all-out offensives. Since theyfeel helpless in the face ...
Royal Ranches Marrakech' closes land sale with Equine Management Services
Oct 02, 2008 ... Royal Ranches Marrakech, one of Gulf Finance House's flagshipprojects in Morocco today announced the sale of approximately 40% ofpurchasable land for sale to Equestrian Management Services (EMS). This announcement marks the third in a series of recent EMS projectsacross the MENA region ...
investor-developer balli real estate launches new website
Oct 02, 2008 ... Balli Real Estate Ltd, the UK and UAE based investor-developer,have launched their new website www.balli-re.com to showcase thecompany's brand, services and $3.5 billion property investment andproperty portfolio on the internet. Built using a mixture of HTMLand Flash Shock-Wave ...
emc receives top grade for carbon disclosure
Oct 02, 2008 ... EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in informationinfrastructure solutions, announced today it has been commended bythe Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which represents 385institutional investors with $57 trillion in assets undermanagement, for its thorough and transparent ...
Latest environmentally sustainable packaging solutions on display at Gulf Pack 2009
Oct 02, 2008 ... Middle East F&B sector experiencing strong demand for recyclablepackaging solutions Consumer demand for health drinks andenvironmentally sustainable packaging will strongly influence thesolutions on display at Gulf Pack 2009, to be held at the DubaiAirport Expo Centre April 6-9 2009 ....
new rc cola international teas tap taste for the orient - Crown enables vibrant Far East branding in Eastern Europe
Oct 02, 2008 ... With the thirst for ready-to-drink premium iced teas on the rise,RC Cola International (RCCI) (www.rccolainternational.com) islaunching a next-generation "tea time" for Eastern Europeanconsumers.RC Cola International is introducing its coveted OrientEmporium Tea Co. brand in entrancing ...
Duraid Laham' great come back to theater
Oct 04, 2008 ... The great Syrian actor Duraid Laham will be making his comingback to theater by participating in a new project after a longabsence that last for more than 16 years. He will be acting in aplay created by artist May Asaf. There are great performances on the theater that includes a ...
Sabah prepares for a drama series about her life
Oct 04, 2008 ... Lebanese diva Sabah is preparing for a new television dramaseries that revolves around her life and musical journey. The serieswill be written by Claudia Marshalan and produced by Marwan Haddad,which will be aired on television during the next Ramadan season. The leading actress ...
"Al Aqid" opts out of fourth part of "Bab Al Harah"
Oct 04, 2008 ... One of the main leading stars in the Ramadan television dramaseries "Bab Al Harah" (Neighborhood Door) Samer Al Masri who playsthe role of "Al Aqid Abu Shhab" has shocked everyone when he said,that he won't be participating on the fourth part of the series.Al Masri says that the ...
Memon Investments acquires 5 plots worth over AED 228 million in Jumeirah Village South
Oct 04, 2008 ... Memon Investments, a leading Dubai-based property developer andpart of the international business conglomerate, the Memon Group ofCompanies, announced that it has acquired five plots of land worthover AED 228 million within the high profile community project -Jumeirah Village South ...
Abu Dhabi's real estate projects to hit US$500bn
Oct 05, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi, the richest city in the world, has seen its grossdomestic product (GDP) soar from US$40.6 billion in 2002 to US$108.9billion in 2007 (more than 8 per cent per annum). The booming realestate and tourism sectors are playing a significant part in thissuccess story as the total ...
Al-Shoala and Emaar sign SR 27 billion joint venture to develop 31 million sq m Rawabi Rumah mixed-use project
Oct 05, 2008 ... Prince Meshal Bin AbdulAziz Al Saud, Chairman of Saudi Arabia'sBayah Council, and owner of Al-Shoala Group of Establishment, today,announced a SR 27 billion joint venture project with EmaarProperties to develop a 31 million sq m master-planned community,Rawabi Rumah, located near ...
Public sales of residential apartments in Raffles City Bahrain to be launched at Cityscape Dubai 2008
Oct 05, 2008 ... CapitaLand, the Asian real estate developer of Raffles CityBahrain, today announced that sales of residential apartments in theintegrated waterfront development located in the prime Bahrain Bayarea will be opened to the public at Cityscape Dubai on 6 October2008. Private sales ...
Credit crunch a 'golden opportunity'
Oct 05, 2008 ... The global credit crunch is a blessing in disguise for Islamicfinance as international debt markets enter a new era, according toindustry observers. "Now is a golden opportunity for Islamic finance to provide analternative model which, by its very nature, binds both the real ...
Philippe Solomon preparing CAR president in Israel
Oct 05, 2008 ... President Francois Bozize of the Central African Republic (CAR)is expected to arrive in a private visit to Israel next month.During his stay in Israel, the president will be accompanied bybusinessman of Tunisian origin Mr. Philippe H. Solomon, who is anexpert for African affairs ....
Orange Slush
Oct 05, 2008 ... You will need: 1. cup fresh orange juice, chilled 2.2 cups ice cubes 3.Electric blender with ice crusher 4.Straws Directions: 1. Put the ice cubes in ...
Marbled Paper
Oct 05, 2008 ... You will need: 1. Marbling paints 2.Thickening powder (optional depending on the kind ofmarbling paint you use) 3.Plastic drinking straws 4.Old rectangular pan 5.Sheets of paper for marbling (smaller than the old pan) 6....
Sharef Dweikat - Palestine
Oct 05, 2008 ... Name: Sharef Dweikatsharef_1015@hotmail.comDate of birth: 3 ...
Amir El-Saffar - Iraq
Oct 05, 2008 ... Name: Amir El-Saffaralon_man16@yahoo.comDate of birth: 10November 1983Country: ...
Zaya predicts a strengthening in the luxury market as uber wealthy seek safe investments
Oct 06, 2008 ... Zaya, a UAE based luxury boutique real estate developer,announced the release of a limited number of additional units atNurai on the opening day of Cityscape Dubai 2008. The news followsreports by leading investment houses and Abu Dhabi's Department ofPlanning and Economy that show that ...
The Second Annual Circle Conference Launches in Abu Dhabi
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Circle Conference, a program of the Abu Dhabi Authority forCulture and Heritage, today announced the launch of its secondannual international film conference. A strategic initiative aimedat creating new filmmaking opportunities in the Middle East, TheCircle will bring together dozens ...
Dubai must recognise need for public transport
Oct 06, 2008 ... The controversial former mayor of London Ken Livingstone today (6October 2008) urges Dubai to recognise the need for an efficientpublic transport system if it wants to succeed in becoming a majorfinancial centre. Livingstone, who has strong ideas on how cities should be run ...
Deyaar unveils first mid-size community project in IMPZ
Oct 06, 2008 ... Deyaar Development, the region's fastest growing real estatecompany, today unveiled Deyaar Enclave, its first mid-size communitydevelopment at the up-and-coming International Media Production Zone(IMPZ). Strategically located in close proximity to most majordestinations in Dubai, the ...
Janayen Capital Group secures new AED 153M Ijara financing from Noor Islamic Bank (Dubai)
Oct 06, 2008 ... Janayen Capital Group Ltd, (JANAYEN) owner & manager of workerand staff accommodation facilities, announced today the closing ofits second Ijara financing funded by Noor Islamic Bank (NIB).JANAYEN has been increasingly active in the worker and staffaccommodation market segment in the ...
Imdaad signs contract with Ibn Batuta Mall
Oct 06, 2008 ... Imdaad, Dubai World's advanced facility management service arm,today (October 5, 2008) signed an agreement with Ibn Batuta Mall,Dubai's unique shopping destination and one of the biggest shoppingmalls in the Middle East, to provide strategic solutions formanaging the mall's facilities, ...
Marine lifestyle to soar as ACI's Marine Legends sails into Dubai shores
Oct 06, 2008 ... Experts estimate that yacht sales in Dubai will double in thenext five years, as demand for shoreline properties rise, but thereal acceleration in marine lifestyle will be measured by a myriadof factors including well priced waterfront residences, yacht accessand importantly, berthing ...
Yemen: Terrorist cell with link to Israel arrested
Oct 06, 2008 ... Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh disclosed the arrest of aterrorist cell five days ago. This cell had links with the Israeliintelligence, despite raising a banner for Islam, the Yemeni leaderannounced. "You will hear about what will be going on in theproceedings," said Saleh, calling ...
Alpha-Quiz - E
Oct 06, 2008 ... All the answers begin with the letter E Which E is a famous tower in Paris? Which E is the planet we live on? Which E can be boiled, scrambled and even fried? Which E is the second smallest continent in the world? Which E is the country of the famous Giza ...
My Hands
Oct 06, 2008 ... Fingernails protect the ends of my fingers. My thumb bends towards my fingers to help me hold things. The patterns of tiny lines on the tips of my fingers are myfingerprints. No two people have the same fingerprints, ...
'X Drive", a one of a kind program that caters to the need of every Arab woman
Oct 07, 2008 ... 'Al Aan TV' has begun the countdown for the launch of the newprogram "X Drive", which specializes in the world of automobiles.The program is one of a kind that targets women to assist them inchoosing top of the line cars to cater to their every need. The television station, which ...
The New Icon of Dubai Waterfront - The Atrium is launched by Sunland Group
Oct 07, 2008 ... Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab and Emirates Towers will be joined byanother iconic building with the launch of Sunland Group's TheAtrium, a Dh 6bn luxury mixed-use development with a highlysculptural glass faade, located in Madinat Al Arab, the premierbeachfront community at the prestigious ...
Tata to develop green technologies at QSTP
Oct 07, 2008 ... TCE Consulting Engineers Limited, a subsidiary of Indianengineering giant Tata Group, will invest $12 million over the nextfive years at Qatar Science & Technology Park to develop engineeringsolutions for environmental challenges. Initially the centre will focus on software that ...
ALDAR to establish boating hub in Abu Dhabi
Oct 07, 2008 ... ALDAR Properties, PJSC, Abu Dhabi's leading integrated propertydevelopment, investment and management company, announced today thatit has created a new subsidiary dedicated to transforming Abu Dhabiinto an international luxury boating destination. The new entity, ALDAR Marinas, ...
Three giant bridges to service the world's largest man-made island
Oct 07, 2008 ... Dubai's master developer, Nakheel, has revealed that Deira IslandFront at the base of Palm Deira will have three 12-lane bridges thatwill connect the island to mainland Deira. Nakheel also announcedtoday that the construction and infrastructure works for Palm Deiraare on schedule. A ...
Kuwait market registered a monthly decline of 10.25% in September- 2008
Oct 07, 2008 ... Global Investment House Kuwait - Kuwait Stock Exchange MarketPerformance For the Month of September 2008 - Taking cues frominternational and regional markets, Kuwait market reported a declineof 10.25% in September-2008 as "Global" General Index ended themonth at 331.59 points. This ...
Qatar readies for world's first commercial Mobile TV service based on DVB-H and OMA BCast Smart Card Profile technology
Oct 07, 2008 ... Qatar Telecom (Qtel), the leading telecommunications serviceprovider, and Nokia Siemens Networks have signed the world's firstcommercial Mobile TV deployment contract based on DVB-H and OMABCast Smart Card Profile technology. Nokia Siemens Networks will supply Qtel with ...
Maysam Nahas films "Habib al rooh"
Oct 07, 2008 ... During the holy month of Ramadan the Lebanese artist Maysam Nahastraveled to Algeria to host a charity concert. All concert proceedswere donated to Algerian orphans. The charity "Sovac," which organized the celebration, invitedMaysam to visit the "SOS" village for orphans. She ...
Al Wasmi mixes four different folk songs into one
Oct 07, 2008 ... During the "Eid" holiday (Muslim holiday after Ramadan) Emiratisinger Al Wasmi released a music video clip for his new song fromthe Emirati folklore genre. The new song is called "Al Taresh." He chose four different Emirati Folk songs and mixed them intoone new song, while ...
Stars compete to play the role of Suzan Tamim
Oct 07, 2008 ... According to a report published in an Egyptian newspaper severalfemale movie stars are competing to play the role of the lateLebanese artist Suzan Tamim in a few different films about her lifestory. The young Egyptian actress Mina Shalabi has been nominated tostar in one of the ...
Shams sues Yara
Oct 07, 2008 ... Kuwaiti artist Shams intends to sue the Lebanese artist Yara overher new album "Inta Mini." Shams claims that she owns the rights to the second song on thealbum, "Hess Aynak." Shams said the poet Amir Taymah and composerSamir Ali transferred the rights of the song to her over a ...
Najwa Karam's lover a French engineer
Oct 07, 2008 ... Lebanese artist Najwa Karam has finished filming her latest videoclip for the song "Habibi Ma Bkhabi Aleek" (My Love Won't HideAnything From You), from her album released two months ago. Najwa chose the director Randa Al Alam for her video clip. Thenew clip will be produced by the ...
Mubadala, Veolia Water set up JV
Oct 08, 2008 ... Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) and Veolia Water havesigned agreements to create a joint-venture company that will focuson water production and waste water collection and treatment in theMiddle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Today's announcement follows a decision by ...
AMD, ATIC establish The Foundry Company
Oct 08, 2008 ... AMD [NYSE: AMD] and the Advanced Technology Investment Company(ATIC) of Abu Dhabi have announced the creation of a U.S.-headquartered, leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing company toaddress growing demand for independent, leading-edge foundryproduction capabilities. The new global ...
Dubai stocks fall by over 8 percent
Oct 08, 2008 ... Gulf stock markets continued to drop on Wednesday amid fears theregion will be hit by the global economic turmoil. Dubai's mainindex closed the day 8.43 percent lower. At some point of thetrading session the index lost over 10 percent. Emaar Properties fell 7.41 percent, dragging ...
Dubai World forms Dubai Natural Resources World
Oct 08, 2008 ... In response to tremendous growth opportunities in global naturalresources business sector, Dubai World has announced the formationof a new business unit, Dubai Natural Resources World, designed toexplore new long-term investment avenues, while contributingpositively towards sustainable ...
Janat and her simple love
Oct 08, 2008 ... According to the London daily Elaph, the Egyptian producer AhmadAl Dasoki and the manager of "Good News For Music" productioncompany decided to release the song "Habibi Ala Niyato" (My Lover isSimple) for the artist Janat first on the internet website 'YouTube'before airing it on any ...
"Sarkhat Untha" receives Human Rights Oscar
Oct 08, 2008 ... The National Council for human rights in Egypt awarded thetelevision drama series "Sarkhat Untha" (Female Cry) the first prizefor best drama series produced between 2007 and 2008. The council, headed by Dr. Botros Ghali, hosted a celebration forthe occasion in Cairo. The judging ...
Writer of "Asmahan" renounces it
Oct 08, 2008 ... The Syrian director and writer of the drama series "Asmahan,"about the late great singer Asmahan Mamdouh Al Atrash has renouncedthe drama series, aired on various Arab satellite channels. The writer, Mamdouh Al Atrash, asserted that the personality ofAsmahan was portrayed in a ...
Dubai police arrests man who tried to conjure Suzan Tamim's spirit
Oct 08, 2008 ... Police in Dubai have arrested an unemployed man from Syria, 56years-old, who claims that he has the ability to conjure the spiritof the late Lebanese singer Suzan Tamim. Susan was killed in her Dubai apartment last July. The man saidthat he wanted to ask Suzan about her own ...
Gulf bourses slightly rebound after huge falls
Oct 09, 2008 ... Most stock markets in the Gulf, supported by decisions to cutinterest rates, rose during trading on Thursday. The Arab and Gulfmarkets incurred heavy losses in the first four days of trading thisweek. The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) General Index on Wednesdaylost 284 points or 8.43 per ...
ADNEC officially launches ExCeL London Phase 2 London venue to become one of Europe's largest
Oct 09, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company has announced that workhas officially commenced on the Phase 2 expansion of its ExCeLLondon exhibition & conference centre in the UK capital. In a ceremony attended by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson,senior ranking London governmental ...
Increased public spending in GCC drives ICT market
Oct 09, 2008 ... Governments across the Gulf States are looking to invest in high-end ICT solutions at this year's GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK as governmentrevenues continue to soar due to record oil prices. Total public spending in the region is set to increase by morethan 25 percent according to a ...
Despite global economic crisis, Gulf region continues to attract business and jobs
Oct 09, 2008 ... Despite the soaring inflation and rising prices, doing businessin the Gulf States is still very attractive, a recent poll conductedby Leaders Presents revealed. More than 83% of regional businessleaders expect to increase the amount of business they do in the GCCover the next 12 months, ...
New records set as world flocks to Dubai
Oct 09, 2008 ... Visitors numbers expected to exceed 70,000 as Cityscape Dubaiconfirmed as world's largest business-to-business real estateinvestment and development event Cityscape Dubai today (9 October 2008) confirmed its position asthe world's biggest business-to-business real estate investment ...
Coca-Cola concludes Al Eid's Gift Initiative with joyful series of activities and entertainment
Oct 09, 2008 ... Coca-Cola Bottling Company Jordan announced the conclusion of AlEid's Gift initiative whereby hundreds of underprivileged orphansand children along with thousands of people enjoyed the festiveseason with a memorable series of activities at Al Hussein Gardens.Supported by royal patronage ...
Huge fall across GCC markets in September 2008
Oct 09, 2008 ... Amidst huge volatility, all the regional markets declinedsignificantly in Sep-08. In fact decline in all the markets were indouble digits except Bahrain which declined by 8.2% during themonth. Decline in the markets was led by Saudi Arabia whichregistered a decline of 14.8% during the ...
department of civil service's aed83 million leadership assessment programme moves into second phase
Oct 09, 2008 ... The Department of Civil Service (DCS) this week signed a contractwith Olive Group for the delivery of a leadership assessmentprogramme in a purpose-built camp in the desert near Al Ain. Olive Group will work closely with the Department to assist inthe delivery of Phase II of the ...
Moody's reaffirms A3/P2 rating of Tamweel
Oct 09, 2008 ... Tamweel PJSC, the largest provider of real estate finance in theUAE, announced today that Moody's Investors Service has reaffirmedits A3/P2 rating of the company with a stable outlook on allratings. In its rating, Tamweel has been classified by Moody's as aGovernment-related issuer, ...
Education key role at Abu Dhabi Medical Congress
Oct 09, 2008 ... The Abu Dhabi Medical Congress (ADMC) to be held in the UAEcapital later this month is attracting interest from healthcareprofessionals in the region. That's according to Simon Page,Director of the Life Science Division at IIR Middle East. "We're witnessing an unprecedented level ...
First International T20 Cricket Al Barakha Cup in Canada under Dubai Realty Firm Sponsorship
Oct 09, 2008 ... The first international T20 cricket tournament will kick off onOctober 10 2008 at the Maple Leaf Grounds in Toronto under thesponsorship of the Dubai-based Al Barakah Group, a leading realestate company with projects worth AED 10 billion in the UAE. The four-day four-nation ...