Al Bawaba back issues from June 2009:
Rumors of Haifa's divorce "Don't deserve comment"
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Lebanese artist Haifa Wahbe said that circulating rumorsstating that she has divorced her new husband Egyptian businessmanAhmad Abu Hashima are baseless and "don't deserve comment." Haifa said the couple is very happy together. Haifa tied ...
Shatha Hasoon sings "Melhim Barakat"
Jun 01, 2009 ... The young Iraqi artist Shatha Hasoon just finished filming amusic video clip for her new song "Low Alf Marah" (Even a ThousandTime) with the famous Lebanese musician Melhim Barakat. This istheir first project together. According to the London daily Elaph, Melhim said that ...
Nancy does not intend on resigning
Jun 01, 2009 ... The famous Lebanese artist Nancy Ajram revealed that she willreturn to work soon, after only taking 40 days off after givingbirth to her baby girl Meela. Nancy will begin recording music soonand has already chosen 5 songs for her upcoming album. Nancy saidthat she wants to raise her ...
Amr Diab's newspaper sold out one hour after its release
Jun 01, 2009 ... The famous Egyptian superstar Amr Diab's was thrilled to discoverthat the first edition of his new newspaper "Al Share'" (The Street)was sold out just one hour after its release. 35,000 printed copies were sold out in the first hour afterdistribution in various locations across ...
George Wasoof's new album
Jun 01, 2009 ... The great Syrian artist George Wasoof launched a new music albumcalled "Allah Karim" (God Is Generous). The new album includes seven new songs, "Al Saber Tayeb"(Patience Is Good), "Allah Karim", "Al Ayam De Sa'bah Shwaya" (TheseDays Are A Little Hard), "Shkran" (Thank You), "Min ...
Kanoo Machinery wins major contract for re-export
Jun 01, 2009 ... Kanoo Machinery, one of the leading materials handling solutionsproviders in the Gulf, today announced that its export departmenthas won a major contract from Pexi Gulf to supply 12 Bobcattelehandlers for Re-export. This 4.2 million dirhams deal is aresult of the export department's ...
Omniyat Properties hands over 300 units in its 'Bayswater' project
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai's property developer, Omniyat Properties, celebrated thehandover of Bayswater, its 24-storey commercial tower in BusinessBay, to investors. This significant step follows Omniyat's recentannouncement of being Dubai's first developer to begin leasing inthe much-anticipated master ...
Lebanon: Another colonel arrested on suspicion of spying for Israel
Jun 01, 2009 ... Lebanon's security forces have detained an army colonel namedShahid Toumiyeh less than ten days after the arrest of Col. MansourDiab on suspicion of spying for Israel, Lebanese media reportedMonday. According to An Nahar newspaper, Toumiyeh, who is thebrother of four officers, was ...
Al Rajhi Financial Services Co. Issues an Investment Funds Guide
Jun 01, 2009 ... In the context of its contribution to increase investmentawareness, Al Rajhi Financial Services Co. (ARFS) has recentlyissued an investment funds guide, a powerful and practical sourcethat presents the investment funds concept, types and features. Theguide also includes a simplified ...
Canon Appoints PHD across EMEA
Jun 01, 2009 ... Canon Appoints PHD across EMEA Canon, the world-leader in imaging and business solutions, hasannounced today the appointment of PHD to manage its media planningand buying account across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)region. The appointment of this pan-EMEA network ...
3Com Launches H3C S5800, Industry's First 'Flex-Chassis' Enterprise Switch Series
Jun 01, 2009 ... 3Com Launches H3C S5800, Industry's First 'Flex-Chassis'Enterprise Switch Series Offers modular resiliency and flexible service delivery in afixed form factor for edge, aggregation or core network deploymentat a disruptive price point As part of the recent global introduction ...
Baume & Mercier launches new Hampton magnum xl with 52 diamonds
Jun 01, 2009 ... Baume & Mercier launches new Hampton magnum xl with 52 diamonds Baume & Mercier announced the Middle East launch of Hamptonmagnum in white for the Middle Eastern Woman. Cut out for action andfor leisure pursuits beneath the Atlantic sun, the avant-gardedesign and the powerful ...
AlGhanim Selects TagStone As Strategic Technology Partner For New Workshop Processes
Jun 01, 2009 ... AlGhanim Selects TagStone As Strategic Technology Partner For NewWorkshop ProcessesNew RTLS and wireless processes from TagStone tohelp dealer expand services and further gain critical customersatisfaction information and streamline automotive service processes AlGhanim Automotive ...
Aptec promotes e-Learning to develop Personal Skills
Jun 01, 2009 ... Aptec promotes e-Learning to develop Personal SkillsAptec's HRwork with Xpert Learning to devise creative, behavioural and softskill courses Over 15 senior managers from Aptec Holdings Ltd, one of theregion's largest technology distributors covering Middle East,Pakistan, Turkey ...
Dubai Women Establishment discuss "Leading through transformational change" during Al-Emaratia Forum
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai Women Establishment discuss "Leading throughtransformational change" during Al-Emaratia Forum The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) will host the second Al-Emaratia forum for 2009 on Sunday, 31st May, as part of the DWE'sU.A.E Women Leadership Program, in partnership with the ...
AUD MBA program, from strength to strength
Jun 01, 2009 ... AUD MBA program, from strength to strength NOW TWO NEW CONCENTRATIONS: MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTIONENTERPRISES & HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT The School of Business Administration (SBA) at the AmericanUniversity in Dubai (AUD) is proud to announce the addition of twonew ...
Key investment issues, trends & challenges explored at 3rd Saudi International Banking & Investment Conference
Jun 01, 2009 ... Key investment issues, trends & challenges explored at 3rd SaudiInternational Banking & Investment Conference Al-Khabeer, the Diamond Sponsor of the conference, discussesvital role of investment banking in developing investment sector Investment companies and experts discussed ...
New survey from leading industry analyst firm shows EMC's it management customers among most satisfied in industry
Jun 01, 2009 ... New survey from leading industry analyst firm shows EMC'sit management customers among most satisfied in industry Survey Points to EMC as "Leading Innovator" in ConfigurationManagementBased on High Ratings for EMC Smarts Application DiscoveryManager and EMC ...
Caribbean hurricane damage is also an opportunity for local utilities and for Spain's Abengoa
Jun 01, 2009 ... A series of devastating storms over the past five years haveplayed havoc with exposed networks of high-voltage power linesthroughout the Caribbean. Even 'moderate' storms of a far lesserseverity then the infamous Gustav and Katrina cause extensive damageto the vulnerable transmission ...
Leading Jordanian Company Integrated Technology Group showcases its innovative Educational Solutions at "eLearning Africa"
Jun 01, 2009 ... Leading Jordanian Company Integrated Technology Group showcasesits innovative Educational Solutions at "eLearning Africa" ITG, a leading Jordanian company specialized in EducationalSolutions, participates in the 4th International Conference on ICTfor Development, Education and ...
Fiji Spoil Springboks' Party At Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fiji Spoil Springboks' Party At Emirates Airline Edinburgh SevensFiji gatecrashed South Africa's party at Murrayfield, beating thenewly crowned IRB Sevens World Series champions 20-19 in a thrillingfinale to the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens. Just 24 hoursearlier the Springboks were ...
DP world assumes second 30-year operating concession in Algeria
Jun 01, 2009 ... DP world assumes second 30-year operating concession in Algeria DP World Djen Djen to Become Transhipment Hub for WesternMediterranean, Energise Regional Economy Global marine terminal operator DP World has formally taken overoperations at the Port of Djen Djen, now DP World ...
Diyar Al Muharraq Sponsors Bahrain Businessmen Association's Monthly Meeting
Jun 01, 2009 ... Diyar Al Muharraq Sponsors Bahrain Businessmen Association'sMonthly Meeting Bahrain Businessmen's Association 43rd meeting held yesterday(Sunday the 31st of May) at the Al Fanar Hall, Bahrain ExhibitionCentre. The meeting was sponsored by Diyar Al Muharraq one of the ...
Extreme networks delivers simplicity and control for the Lan's outer edge
Jun 01, 2009 ... Extreme networks delivers simplicity and control for the Lan'souter edge ReachNXT enterprise port extender and EPICenter networkmanagement take the pain out of deployment and management withenterprise-class solutions Extreme Networks, Inc. announced network solutions that ...
Bahrain hosts un public administration network steering committee meeting
Jun 01, 2009 ... Bahrain hosts un public administration network steering committeemeetingMembers discussed ways of exchanging expertise and knowledgebetween Arab Nations As part of the various activities of the Bahrain InternationaleGovernment Forum 2009, Bahrain hosted a meeting of the ...
AUBMC celebrates naming of Ras Beirut Street after AUB doctor who performed first open-heart surgery in region
Jun 01, 2009 ... AUBMC celebrates naming of Ras Beirut Street after AUB doctor whoperformed first open-heart surgery in region An Ain Mreisseh street in Ras Beirut has been named after AUBProfessor Emeritus Ibrahim Dagher, who had performed the first open-heart surgery in the region in 1958 ....
Drive safe, save lives: Haad launches a road safety campaign in Abu Dhabi
Jun 01, 2009 ... Drive safe, save lives: Haad launches a road safety campaign inAbu Dhabi Aim is to educate residents on the dangers of speeding and thebenefits of seat belts As part of its efforts to educate theresidents of Abu Dhabi, especially the younger generation, on theimportance of safe ...
Almasah Signs Main Contractor and Design Companies to Complete its Projects
Jun 01, 2009 ... Almasah Signs Main Contractor and Design Companies to Completeits Projects Almasah International Real Estate, a Dubai based real estatecompany, has appointed a consortium of contractors to complete thedesign and build of three of its projects - Cadi 4, Jouri 5 and JudiPalace ....
Avaya Announces Incentives for Nortel Channel Partners
Jun 01, 2009 ... Avaya Announces Incentives for Nortel Channel Partners Nortel channel partners invited to join industry-leading unifiedcommunications, contact center and SME solutions program For Immediate Release: Monday, June 1, 2009Avaya, a leadingglobal provider of business communications ...
Emirates scores double whammy with first-ever A380 services to Bangkok and Toronto
Jun 01, 2009 ... Emirates scores double whammy with first-ever A380 services toBangkok and Toronto Emirates scored a double whammy today as two ofits A380 super jumbos jetted off from Dubai to the opposite ends ofthe globe, marking the aviation world's first A380 commercialservices to Bangkok and ...
Fujitsu Technology Solutions wins Egypt's biggest contract issued by the MCIT
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fujitsu Technology Solutions wins Egypt's biggest contract issuedby the MCIT Company provides ten thousand notebooks as part of the EgyptianEducation InitiativeFujitsu Technology Solutions has provided morethan ten thousand notebooks to Egypt's Ministry of Communication ...
Emirates Launches Unbeatable Family Friendly Holiday Offer in Time for Dubai Summer Surprises
Jun 01, 2009 ... Emirates Launches Unbeatable Family Friendly Holiday Offer inTime for Dubai Summer Surprises Kids Fly, Eat, Stay and Play inDubai for Free with Emirates Coinciding with their participation in Dubai Summer Surprises asa key sponsor for the twelfth edition of the summer ...
Dubai World Statistics Department showcases growth of automotive sector at Automechanika Middle East 2009
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai World Statistics Department showcases growth of automotivesector at Automechanika Middle East 2009 Trade in auto spare parts a major contributor to Dubai's non-oileconomy The automotive sector is a key driver of Dubai's non-oil economyand is growing in importance, ...
Khamenei warns of enemies' conspiracy
Jun 01, 2009 ... Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Mondaywarned against enemies' conspiracy to disunite the Iranian nationand noted all should beware not to let the enemies materialize theirschemes. "There are certain people trying to harm national unity but all should be alert so ...
U C MAS Reaches Children in All Corners of the Kingdom
Jun 01, 2009 ... U C MAS Reaches Children in All Corners of the KingdomU C MAS isbranching out across the Kingdom with 26 centers in 9 Jordaniancities and aims to continue expanding. U C MAS is a global mentaldevelopment program available in 42 countries designed for childrenbetween the age of 4 and 12 ...
Demand for logistics spaces remains buoyant, says Ibrahim Al Janahi
Jun 01, 2009 ... Demand for logistics spaces remains buoyant, says Ibrahim AlJanahi Jafza showcases recent infrastructure developments at theMaterials Handling Middle East Exhibition Dubai's logistics industrycontinues to post robust growth compared to the rest of the Europe,Middle East and ...
DP world Djazair backs marine environment initiative in Algeria
Jun 01, 2009 ... DP world Djazair backs marine environment initiative in Algeria 'Clean Ports' Collects 100 TEU of Waste, Calls Attention toEffects of Man-Made Pollution DP World Djazair, a joint venture between global port operator DPWorld and the Algerian port authority, today launched "Clean ...
Fujitsu Technology Solutions wins Egypt's biggest contract issued by the MCIT
Jun 01, 2009 ... Fujitsu Technology Solutions wins Egypt's biggest contract issuedby the MCIT Company provides ten thousand notebooks as part of the EgyptianEducation Initiative Fujitsu Technology Solutions has provided more than ten thousandnotebooks to Egypt's Ministry of Communication and ...
Dubai Government announces new pricing mechanism for Government services
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubai Government announces new pricing mechanism for Governmentservices Initiative to be introduced shortly under direction of HisHighness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Pricing mechanismdeveloped on scientific basis to further enhance competitiveness ofemirate Unique ...
Officine Panerai for Ferrari California
Jun 01, 2009 ... Officine Panerai for Ferrari CaliforniaThree Ferraris inparticular have helped to nourish the legend of the Prancing Horse:the GTO, the P4 and the California. These are the models mostdesired by collectors and for this reason they have commanded priceswhich no other automobile has ...
NBK in Partnership with AUB launches an Exclusive High-level Training Program
Jun 01, 2009 ... NBK in Partnership with AUB launches an Exclusive High-levelTraining ProgramNational Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank inKuwait and highest rated bank in the Middle East, in partnershipwith American University of Beirut (AUB) and under the personalsponsorship of NBK Group Chief ...
C3 Card the leader in electronic Payroll solutions now has C3 Payroll card in full compliance with the Wages Protection System (WPS*)
Jun 01, 2009 ... C3 Card the leader in electronic Payroll solutions now has C3Payroll card in full compliance with the Wages Protection System(WPS*) C3 Card, the leader in Electronic Payroll Solutions todayannounced its full readiness to operate Payroll in the UAEelectronically and in full ...
Luminor marina automatic
Jun 01, 2009 ... Luminor marina automatic New bracelets, new case sizes and innovative dials are thedistinctive features of the two latest versions of the LuminorMarina Automatic: a range of models from the Contemporary Collectionderiving from a special series made in the early 1990s and ...
American Interfaith Camps and Elk Shoals United Methodist Camp to Host International Campers
Jun 01, 2009 ... American Interfaith Camps and Elk Shoals United Methodist Camp toHost International Campers Delegation of Children from Israel,Palestine, and Costa Rica at 2009 Interfaith Camp in Western NorthCarolina American Interfaith Camps, Inc. (AIC) in association withThe Peres Center for Peace ...
Wafa Al Kilani gives birth in Italy
Jun 02, 2009 ... The television co-host Wafa Al Kilani delivered her first babygirl last Friday May 22nd in an Italian hospital and she named thebaby Judy. Through a phone call interview, Wafa made sure that herand the baby are doing good and that the baby weights at 2 kilos and600 grams. It is ...
Arwa refuses to accept award from MEMA
Jun 02, 2009 ... According to the London daily Elaph, the Yemeni artist Arwarefused to accept the award that was given to her by the "MiddleEast Music Award" (MEMA) which is given out annually. The award wasdivided between Arwa and the Iraqi artist Shatha Hasoon. Through a phone call to Arwa's ...
Qatar: QAPCO, Uhde sign EPC contract for launching LDPE-3 plant
Jun 02, 2009 ... Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), has signed with Uhde ofGermany the EPC contract for launching its new LDPE-3 plant inMesaieed. The contract signing ceremony was held under the patronageof Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister ofEnergy and Industry and ...
Jordanian pilot killed during military training flight
Jun 02, 2009 ... A Jordanian fighter jet crashed and its military pilot was killedduring a routine training flight, a military spokesman said Tuesday.According to Jordan's Petra News Agency, the accident took placeTuesday morning ...
Brother International Corporation Gulf appoints ABM Olayan as distributor in Saudi Arabia
Jun 02, 2009 ... Brother International Corporation Gulf (BICG), a global leader inthe development and manufacturing of printing, communication anddigital imaging products for homes, SOHOs and enterprises, has namedArabian Business Machines Company (ABM) Olayan as its newdistribution partner in Saudi ...
The Dow Chemical Company brings concentrated solar power expertise to Abu Dhabi
Jun 02, 2009 ... The Dow Chemical Company, a world leader in science andtechnology, will showcase its Performance Fluid Business, which hasexpertise in developing high performance fluids for solar projectsworldwide, at the ongoing CSP, CPV, Thin Film Solar Summit in AbuDhabi June 2-3, 2009. Dow expert, ...
Middle-East Executives spend an extra 11 hours a month online
Jun 02, 2009 ... A study run by online business networking servicewww.MeettheBoss.com shows that Middle East executives are spendingan extra 11 hours a month online sharing their professionalexperiences and learning from their peers. MeettheBoss surveyed6,000 of its 27,000 Middle East members to ...
UAE leads GCC remittance sector growth
Jun 02, 2009 ... Foreign workers in the United Arab Emirates transfer more thanUS$10 billion (Dhs36.75bn) per annum to their home markets makingUAE the second highest performer in the GCC in fund remittance,according to Money Transfer International (MTI), the global tradeassociation. MTI predicts ...
Saudi stock market grows by over 22% since outset of 2009
Jun 02, 2009 ... At the end of May 2009 TADAWUL All Share Index (TASI) closed at5,893.34 points, gaining 267.83 points, say a growth of 4.67%compared to April 2009. On an YTD basis TASI registered a positivereturn of 22.70%. In a statement by the bourse authorities it was said that totalequity ...
Bahrain stock market cap up by 1.63% during May 2009
Jun 02, 2009 ... The Bahrain All Share Index ended May 2009 on the rise comparedto April 2009, closing at 1,622.15, rising on a MoM basis by 1.64%.Market capitalization went up by 1.63% at the end of the month toreach approximately BD6.65bn (some US$17.6bn). Advancers outnumbered the decliners by a ...
AUB Announces Honorary Doctorate Recipients
Jun 02, 2009 ... AUB Announces Honorary Doctorate Recipients The American University of Beirut announced today the candidatesfor four honorary doctorates to be awarded at a ceremony on campus,in Assembly Hall at noon on Commencement Day, June 27, 2009. Thisyear's recipients are Kuwaiti Abdalatif ...
The best Arabic and western music on air
Jun 02, 2009 ... The best Arabic and western music on air The new radio choice for the cross-culture generation Abu Dhabi Media Company, one of the fastest growing, multi-platform, media organisations in the region, today unveiled thefuture of commercial UAE radio with the launch of Star FM; a ...
AirFrance plane crash - debris located; Five Lebanese feared dead
Jun 02, 2009 ... A C130 plane of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), which is involvedin the searches of the missing Airbus A330 of Air France, located inthe early hours of Tuesday debris of the plane in the AtlanticOcean. Air France Flight 447, disappeared Monday over the AtlanticOcean with 228 people ...
Epson launches latest hi-definition 4-in-1 targeted at home users
Jun 02, 2009 ... Epson launches latest hi-definition 4-in-1 targeted at home users The Stylus Photo TX800FW with fax, automatic document feeder andWi-Fi, comes with a black gloss finish and touch panel interface Epson has announced the Middle East launch of the Stylus PhotoTX800FW, its latest ...
Ali jaber voices the opinion of the arab world at beyond broadcast 2009 in los angeles
Jun 02, 2009 ... Ali jaber voices the opinion of the arab world at beyondbroadcast 2009 in los angeles The Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) at theAmerican University in Dubai (AUD) is participating in theconference Beyond Broadcast 2009 (BB09), hosted by the USC ...
Dubai Courts introduces special manual to ensure better understanding of various court procedures
Jun 02, 2009 ... Dubai Courts introduces special manual to ensure betterunderstanding of various court procedures Manual targets all government departments in Dubai and covers theservices and procedures of the three courts, notary public, personalstatus department and registration of cases ...
Filipino Customers Now Have Their Own Remittance Center From Tahweel Al Rajhi
Jun 02, 2009 ... Filipino Customers Now Have Their Own Remittance Center FromTahweel Al Rajhi - New Cash-to-Cash Service Offers the LowestCharges and Fastest Service June 1, 2009 will mark the opening of the first Tahweel Al Rajhiremittance center specially catering for Filipino customers ....
Lexmark brings its environmental expertise to home user
Jun 02, 2009 ... Lexmark brings its environmental expertise to home user Lexmark has announced the next step in helping users decrease theenvironmental impact of their printing, through the consumer launchof its eco-simulator. The Lexmark eco-simulator, a tool originallydeveloped to show businesses ...
Agility Lands Major Roles in Arts Productions
Jun 02, 2009 ... Agility Lands Major Roles in Arts Productions Agility Fair and Events has recently secured contracts to managelogistics services for the Singapore Arts Festival and the worldfamous Cats musical during its production in Singapore and HongKong.The Singapore Arts Festival is one of ...
Strong presence of top quality international professional visitors confirms success of DOMOTEX Middle East 2009
Jun 02, 2009 ... Strong presence of top quality international professionalvisitors confirms success of DOMOTEX Middle East 2009 Key industry players intensify marketing initiatives in MiddleEast to offset easing performance in other international markets Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, organisers ...
Re-Nutriv Ultimate Radiance Makeup SPF 15
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