Al Bawaba back issues from May 2009:
Diana Haddad chooses fashion before music
May 01, 2009 ... According to the Jordanian daily Al Rai, the famous Lebaneseartist Diana Haddad is meetings with a number of Lebanese composersto choose songs in the Lebanese dialect. Diana met with composers Wisam Al Amir and Yaser ...
Carole Samaha neets Mario Reyes on Morocco Streets
May 01, 2009 ... The famous Lebanese artist Carole Samaha has filmed a video clipfor her latest song "Laili Lail," a duet with the Gipsy Kings singerMario Reyes. According to the London daily Elaph, filming took place inMorocco and the new song will be released as a solo single in thenext few ...
Hala Sarhan on Libyan satellite channel
May 01, 2009 ... The famous Egyptian co-host Hala Sarhan is being sued in Egyptover an episode from her former television show "Banat Al Lail"(Night Girls). According to the London daily Elaph, Sarhan is accused ofinsulting Egypt during the episode and has since been banned fromentering Egypt ....
Elissa and a new "Lazordy Jewels" campaign
May 01, 2009 ... For the second year the famous Lebanese artist Elissa is the faceof the famous jewelry company "Lazordy." A press conference was held at the Atlantis in Um Jumairah, Dubaito launch the marketing campaign for the company. There was a presentation of the latest designs for the ...
Qatari minister killed
May 01, 2009 ... Sheikh Fahd Bin Jassem Bin Mohamed Al- Abdulrahman Al Thani, theQatari Minister of Business and Trade, was killed in a roadaccident. According to QNA news agency, the funeral ...
small steps may go a long way
May 01, 2009 ... How do you build a winning political coalition from amongst 38political parties, to fight a direct Presidential election inIndonesia - the world`s third largest democracy, with 171 millionvoters ? There is much talk of a jumbo coalition to oppose theincumbent President led by the main ...
Platinum sponsors Ministry of Brazil, Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), Sovereign Hospitality Holdings, The Rezidor Hotel Group an
May 01, 2009 ... Emerald sponsors The Address Hotels and Resorts, AccorHospitality Middle East, ESPA International UK, Hilton Hotels,InterContinental Hotels Group, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, JumeirahGroup Gold sponsors Aldar Hotels & Hospitality, Almulla Hospitality,Arabian Travel Market, Corinthia ...
Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M. Long-Term Rating Lowered To 'BBB+'; Outlook Negative
May 01, 2009 ... Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it lowered itslong-term counterparty credit rating on Israel-based Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M. (Leumi) to 'BBB+' from 'A-'. At the same time, the 'A-2' short-term counterparty credit rating on Leumi was affirmed. Theoutlook on Leumi is ...
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. Acquires Double-Hull Bunkering Tanker
May 01, 2009 ... Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (NYSE: ANW) today announcedit has taken delivery of the Linnea, a 1980-built 11,520 dwt double-hull bunkering tanker to be renamed the Aegean Star, following theCompany's agreement to purchase the vessel from an unrelated thirdparty. The Aegean Star ...
Egypt: Swine flu virus sample released by airport authorities
May 01, 2009 ... Cairo International Airport authorities on Friday confirmed therelease of the first swine flu virus sample, which was sent to theregion by the World Health Organization. The sample was forwarded tothe regional HQ of the WHO for further research in order to identifythe H1N1 virus ...
Anniversary day turns lucky for first Festival@The Dubai Mall winner
May 01, 2009 ... For Mr Jay Patel, an Indian expatriate and resident of Abu Dhabi,April 30 is a day for twin celebration. It is not only his wife'sbirthday but his parents' wedding anniversary too. This year, the double celebration turned all the more lucky as hebecame the first winner at the ...
National Information Communication Technology Policy (ICT) Formulation Workshop
May 01, 2009 ... A National Information Communication Technology (ICT) workshopopened at the Miatta Conference Center, Thursday. The two-day event,organised by Government of Sierra Leone's NICT Task Force has beenmade possible thanks to the combined efforts of all stakeholdersunder the leadership of ...
The Entrepreneurs Forum honours ENOC for its efforts towards empowering UAE nationals
May 01, 2009 ... The Entrepreneurs Forum, an initiative supported by theDepartment of Economic Development to encourage UAE entrepreneurs,has awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to ENOC for its activeinvolvement in the government's drive towards empowering Emiratisand establishing the UAE national ...
Explore, Escape and Ease Yourself into Summer with Dnata Holidays and Hilton Hotels
May 01, 2009 ... Dnata Holidays, in partnership with Hilton Hotels, is offeringcustomers the opportunity to spend extra time in some of the world'smost exciting destinations this summer, in the third year ofpartnership between the two companies. Following on from the successof the past two years, Dnata ...
Top international brands make their debut in Al Ain through Bawadi Mall
May 01, 2009 ... Bawadi Mall, the largest shopping mall in Al Ain, was officiallyinaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Ruler'sRepresentative for Eastern Province, attended by VIPs from thepublic and private sector, media and citizens and residents of AlAin and neighborhood areas ....
Lebanese Designer Mireille Dagher at Ramses Hilton
May 01, 2009 ... Haitham Nassar, Ramses Hilton General Manager hosted recentlyLebanese Fashion Designer Mireille Dagher who presented her latestcreation of Hot Couture. Mireille Dagher Fashion Show took place at Ramses ballroom wheremore that 500 State officials, Ministers, Ambassadors as well ...
Shaikh Ahmed is patron of Fifth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2009; opens today
May 01, 2009 ... The fifth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) opens today(Saturday May 2 2009) under the patronage of His Highness ShaikhAhmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai's Department of CivilAviation and Chairman & CEO, Emirates Group. According to conferenceco-organiser, Edmund ...
Swine flu combat: GCC holding emergency meeting
May 02, 2009 ... The oil rich GCC countries plus Yemen are holding Saturday anemergency meeting to discuss the swine flu crisis. According to thePeninsula, Dr. Sheikh Mohammad bin Hamad bin Jassem Al Thani,Director of the Public Health Department, at the Qatari PublicHealth Ministry, conveyed in a ...
The Economist group enters Saudi Arabia and Levant
May 02, 2009 ... Following the opening of a directly managed, Middle East salesoffice in Dubai, The Economist Group, the leading global mediacompany, has appointed sales representatives in Saudi Arabia, Egypt,Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Palestine for all advertising andsponsorship sales. This ...
Qatar's Small & Medium Businesses Reap Benefits of Qtel Expertise
May 02, 2009 ... A major new initiative from Qtel will offer Qatar's smallbusiness owners and managers the chance to be among the firstcompanies in the region to learn about new solutions designedspecifically for their sector by Qatar's leading Telecom operator. The Qtel Business Solutions (QBS) ...
new event throws the spotlight on obesity treatment
May 02, 2009 ... With obesity now affecting almost one-in-four adults in AbuDhabi, the timely upcoming 'A-Z of Obesity Treatment' conferencewill address this issue head-on at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, AbuDhabi, on Saturday, 16 May 2009. Organised by Abu Dhabi University and Aim Medical Education, ...
Horizon Terminals and Taeyoung Industries open US$ 76 million chemical terminal project
May 02, 2009 ... Horizon Terminals Limited and Taeyoung Industries haveinaugurated the Horizon Taeyoung Korea Terminals, the second largestchemical terminal projects in Ulsan, Korea, developed at a totalcost of US$ 76 million. The project is a joint venture of Horizon Terminals Limited, ...
International Calls to Friends and Family Cheaper by a Quarter in Qatar
May 02, 2009 ... Calling overseas from Qatar is now more affordable than ever,with the launch of a series of new "Friends and Family" packs, whichcut the cost of international calls by 25 percent for customers'most important numbers. The Friends and Family packs enable Qtel customers to pick ...
MFNCA highlights performance indicators
May 02, 2009 ... Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs andFederal National Council Affairs, chaired a meeting to discuss theperformance indicators of the Ministry of State for Federal NationalCouncil Affairs (MFNCA) for 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. TheMinistry has recorded an ...
gcc residents beat the credit crunch
May 02, 2009 ... With the credit crunch affecting people's holiday budgets, SixSenses Hideaway Zighy Bay has decided to extend its special offer of2 for 1 stays at the resort due to popular demand from GCCresidents. As stress levels increase under the current economic climate,possibly for the ...
Arab Bank wins Best Loan Deal of the Year Award
May 02, 2009 ... Arab Bank has been awarded the "Best Loan Deal of the Year-Middle East Award" for the year 2009 by The Banker magazine, arenowned publication specialized in banking and financialinstitutions.The winning of the award asserts the leading roleassumed by the banks and its status and ...
Significantly More Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
May 02, 2009 ... Pfizer Inc today announced the results of a study that included714 adult patients (ages 35-75 years), and found that 47 percent ofsmokers with a history of cardiovascular disease who took Champix(Varenicline) were able to quit smoking and remain abstinent duringthe last four weeks of ...
AB Capital receives approval from the Capital Market Authority in Saudi Arabia.
May 02, 2009 ... AB Capital the investment banking arm of the Arab Bank Group announced that it has received approval from the Capital MarketAuthority ("CMA") in Saudi Arabia for its license application of AlArabi Capital Saudi Arabia ("AB Capital Saudi Arabia"). Headquartered in Riyadh, AB Capital ...
Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes two new destinations by Air India Express
May 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today applauded Air IndiaExpress' commitment to their expanding Abu Dhabi operations, as theairline launched two new routes from Abu Dhabi International Airportand increased its frequency of service to Cochin from five to sixflights per ...
Under the Patronage and Presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and President of Abu Dhabi Univ
May 02, 2009 ... Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh HamdanBin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Presidentof Abu Dhabi University's Board of Trustees, Abu Dhabi Universitycelebrates the graduation of its second batch in Both Undergraduateand Postgraduate studies ....
Special session to deal with risks of pandemic infections at hotel conference
May 02, 2009 ... In a special session at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conferenceon Monday, May 4, senior vice president of the Veratect Corporation,Kevin Hart, will address delegates via a special live link fromChicago to discuss recent developments concerning the outbreak ofswine flu and how the global ...
Amadeus to showcase latest travel technology solutions at ATM 2009
May 02, 2009 ... Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutionsfor the travel and tourism industry, today announced that it willhave a major presence at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be heldfrom May 5 8, 2009. The four-day event will see Amadeus roll out an array of ...
Farnek Avireal LEEDs by example
May 02, 2009 ... Leading UAE facilities management company implements latestenergy and cost saving measures at its new Dubai headquartersFarnekAvireal, one of the top UAE facilities management (FM) companies,has taken the 'LEED' quite literally with the design and fit out ofits new Dubai headquarters.The ...
100-strong travel delegation from sri lanka to participate at atm - deputy minister to spearhead tourism drive at middle east event
May 02, 2009 ... His Excellency Faiszer Mustafa, Deputy Minister of Tourism forSri Lanka will lead a 100-strong travel trade delegation from theisland nation at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market, scheduled totake place from 5th to 8th May at the Dubai International Conventionand Exhibition ...
Al Khozama Management Company Exhibits at ATM 2009
May 02, 2009 ... Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) will showcase world-classdevelopments and is expected to make a number of landmarkannouncements at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM)exhibition, which runs from May 5th 8th in Dubai.AKMC will beexhibiting at stand ME400 throughout ATM and ...
Early detection and rehabilitation is necessary to combat drug addiction, says CDA Director General
May 02, 2009 ... A delegation from the Community Development Authority (CDA) inDubai headed by Director General Dr Maryam Matar, visited Abu DhabiNational Rehabilitation Center (NRC). The visit was aimed atstrengthening joint relations and communication channels on socialissues related to drug abuse and ...
Cass Business School's Inaugural Symposium Begins in Dubai
May 02, 2009 ... Cass Business School, London, is hosting its inaugural DubaiSymposium from May 2-6 which will give the School's EMBA students anopportunity to learn from leading business leaders about thechallenges and benefits of doing business in the region. It alsoprovides a perfect opportunity for ...
Over USD 48 billion in construction projects push demand for carpets and floor covering products in Saudi Arabia
May 02, 2009 ... DOMOTEX Middle East 2009, the only dedicated carpets and floorcoverings exhibition in the MENA region, has announced that it ispoised to help regional suppliers capitalise on over USD 48 billionin construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which isexpected to push demand for ...
53 Volunteers Awarded by Tawam Hospital
May 02, 2009 ... Tawam Hospital in affiliation with John Hopkins Medicine recentlyheld a Volunteer's Ceremony at the Al Ain Municipality Theater. 53volunteers were awarded appreciation certificates from TawamHospital for their outstanding efforts in charity work and for theirenrolment in the two month ...
Dubai Islamic Bank enhances mobile banking services
May 02, 2009 ... Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has unveiled its enhanced mobile bankingofferings in a move to provide greater banking convenience tocustomers. The all-new Al Islami mobile banking service enablescustomers to use the SMS facility for all banking transactions, billpayments, request information ...
Madeline Matar in a new drama series about "Hind Rostem"
May 03, 2009 ... The Lebanese artist Madeline Matar is considering an offer tostar in a new television drama series about the life of Egyptianactress Hind Rostem. Madeline said that the role of Hind Rostem is very ...
Fire erupts in Ruby's apartment
May 03, 2009 ... Sources close to the famous Egyptian artist Ruby announced via aninternet website that her apartment located in the eastern part ofCairo caught on fire. The sources ...
Laila Elwi denies she is divorced
May 03, 2009 ... The famous Egyptian actress Laila Elwi denied rumors that hasdivorces well-known Egyptian businessman Mansour Al Jamal. Elwi said that she is shocked by the monthly rumors that the shehas gotten a divorce, and is not sure why they are spread. Elwi said the ...
Tayem Al Hasan turns down "Bab Al Harah"
May 03, 2009 ... The Syrian actor Tayem Al Hasan refused an offer by the well-known Syrian director Basam Al Mala to take part in the fourth partof the famous Syrian television drama series "Bab Al Harah" (TheNeighborhood Door). The director had offered Tayem ...
THE One named Lifestyle Retailer of the Year for the 4th year running
May 03, 2009 ... It was magic number four for THE One as they came up trumps againin the Lifestyle Retailer of the Year category at the annualRetailME Awards 2008 ceremony held at The Monarch Dubai on Mondaynight. THE One already had plenty to shout about after being short-listed in all four ...
Better Life and Dulux Open at The Walk
May 03, 2009 ... Hundreds of shoppers celebrated the opening of the Dulux andBetter Life stores at The Walk adjacent to Jumeirah Beach Residencewith an evening of in-store promotions. Entertainers and displays were on show outside the Better Lifeand Dulux Decorator Centre showrooms to mark the ...
seagate ships barracuda lp -- new low-power desktop hard drive family with best power efficiency and largest storage capacity available
May 03, 2009 ... Seagate Technology began worldwide shipments of a power-thriftydesktop hard drive family that combines the largest storage capacityavailable with the best power efficiency and performance in itsclass, using as much as 50 percent less electricity than standarddesktop hard ...
Al Qasba gears up for extensive participation at Arabian Travel Market 2009
May 03, 2009 ... Al Qasba Development Authority has announced extensiveparticipation at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market 2009 (ATM), theindustrys leading travel and tourism exhibition, which is set to runfrom May 5-8 at the Dubai International Convention and ExhibitionCentre. Participating for the ...
Mudieb Haddad & Sons Co. & Colgate announce the winners' names of "Colgate Smiles" competition
May 03, 2009 ... Mudieb Haddad & Sons Co., sole agent of Colgate-Palmolive brandsin Jordan, announced the winners of the "Colgate Smiles"competition, that was launched at the beginning of April incooperation with Al Marji' Publications to create awareness aboutthe importance of oral health. The ...
promotions continue to boost air miles growth in qatar
May 03, 2009 ... Membership to Air Miles, the region's leading coalition loyaltyprogramme, has grown in Qatar, by more than four billion Air Milesissued over the last seven years fueled, in large part by a varietyof exciting promotions.Since the launch of the programme Air Mileshas shared a special ...
Golden Systems Inaugurates Its New State-of-the-art Headquarters in JAFZA
May 03, 2009 ... Golden Systems Middle East (GSME), the leading distributor of ITproducts in the Middle East, today announced that it has relocatedits regional headquarters and operational facilities to its newstate-of-the-art office in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to aid itsongoing expansion in the ...
Tanmiyat Group appoints Dr. Marwan Alahmadi as CEO
May 03, 2009 ... Tanmiyat Group, a Middle East developer and investment company,has appointed Dr. Marwan Ibrahim Alahmadi as the new Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Group, effective from the beginning of April 2009.TheChairman of Tanmiyat Group, Sheikh Sulyman Bin Abdulaziz Al Majedsaid, "We are delighted ...
NBAD Awards 51 Lucky Winners of MasterCard Campaign
May 03, 2009 ... National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has made another dream cometrue when it presented a 2009 Audi Q7 car with a special platenumber to Ms. Mouza Ali Rashid Al Hameli, a cardholder of NBAD'sDebit MasterCard card, the lucky winner of the grand prize of NBAD'sDebit MasterCard ...
Traditional German cuisine with an innovative twist
May 03, 2009 ... Throughout May and June the new Lufthansa Star Chef AlexanderHerrmann will balance tradition and modernity with his specialcreations for Lufthansa passengers in First and Business Class. Fortwo months, the German TV chef, who has been awarded one Michelinstar, will show that traditional ...
Avaya launches new customer service retail solution to help stores provide fast access to off-site technical experts, in-depth product information
May 03, 2009 ... Avaya, Inc. have launched an innovative new customer servicesolution for retailers, demonstrating how contact centre and unifiedcommunications technologies can be used to improve customer serviceexperiences and employee productivity in the retail environment.Avaya Video Assist is an ...
Buffalo expands storage range with new portable DVD player
May 03, 2009 ... New slim, lightweight range to provide portable storage solutionfor net book users and business travellers Buffalo Technology, aglobal leader in the design, development and manufacturing ofstorage, wireless networking and memory solutions, has announced theavailability of its new ...
Expand Networks Selected for XLHealth Server Based Computing Project
May 03, 2009 ... Expand Networks www.expand.com, the leader in optimizing WANs forbranch office consolidation and virtualization, today announcedXLHealth, owner of one of the largest Medicare chronic conditionSpecial Needs Plans and a leader in improving the quality of carefor seniors with chronic ...
Edutech deploys eLearning solution within Dubai School of Government
May 03, 2009 ... Edutech Middle East, a leading provider of technology-enabledlearning solutions, has announced the completion of an eLearningimplementation for the Dubai School of Government (DSG), whichinvolved the deployment of solutions from Blackboard. Leveraging thepowerful functionality and ease ...
Dubai Investments reports net profit of AED 269 million for the three months ended 31 March 2009
May 03, 2009 ... Dubai Investments PJSC ("DI") reported net profit of AED 269million for the three months ended 31 March 2009 ('the Period") withconsolidated total income of AED 831 million. Total assets as at 31March 2009 have increased to AED 14.36 billion, a growth of 25 percent over the total assets ...
RAK Ceramics resets industry standard with over 115 million square metres in annual production capacity
May 03, 2009 ... RAK Ceramics, the world's largest ceramic manufacturer, hasrecently announced that the USD 700 million global conglomerate'sannual production capacity has now exceeded 115 million squaremetres through its 10 modern tile plants and 2 sanitaryware plantsin Ras Al Khaimah, and international ...
Leading Global Forex Firm Opens in Dubai Licensed in Dubai by the DMCC
May 03, 2009 ... FXCM Holdings LLC (www.fxcm.com) has opened an office in Dubai.Expanding its global footprint, FXCM DMCC (www.fxcmarabic.com) islicensed by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and is aBroker Member on the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX). TheUAE market presents a ...
RAK Ceramics resets industry standard with over 115 million square metres in annual production capacity
May 03, 2009 ... RAK Ceramics, the world's largest ceramic manufacturer, hasrecently announced that the USD 700 million global conglomerate'sannual production capacity has now exceeded 115 million squaremetres through its 10 modern tile plants and 2 sanitaryware plantsin Ras Al Khaimah, and international ...
Cash Squeeze for Kuwaiti Investment Companies
May 03, 2009 ... Kuwaiti investment companies have been hurt much by the globaleconomic downturn - with fragmented portfolios and a sub-optimalcapital structure when cash is limited. As lenders retreated andlimited access to new debt, investment companies have been leftvulnerable and have to adapt to ...
DP World Voted Best Global Container Terminal Operating Company in Asia
May 03, 2009 ... Global marine terminal operator DP World has won Best GlobalContainer Terminal Operating Company award at the 23rd Asian Freightand Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA). Readers of Hong Kong-based Cargonews Asia, a leading transportand logistics newspaper, were the competition's judges, ...
Qatar celebrates Mega-IPO
May 03, 2009 ... Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C. ("Vodafone Qatar") announced Sunday thatits Initial Public Offering ("IPO") that took place from 12 to 26April was a phenomenal success. Raising $1 billion, Vodafone Qatar'sIPO was at the time of the close of the subscription period, thelargest IPO in the world in ...