Albawaba.com back issues from February 2008:
UAE tops the list of Arab countries in annual per capita consumption of medicines.
Feb 03, 2008 ... BinSina Pharmacy is the only pharmacy of the 1,400 operating in the UAE that has showcased its latest offerings at the 2008 Arab Health Show, recently concluded at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. "Being the region's premier healthcare event, we felt it is imperative ...
UAE: Ministry of Economy completes draft federal law on arbitration.
Feb 03, 2008 ... The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE) announced that it had completed the draft federal law on arbitration and the implementation of arbitral awards. The draft law complements Ministry efforts to modernize economic and trade laws and legislation to keep pace with current and future national ...
Jumana Murad a waitress at a nightclub.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Syrian actress Jumana Murad has joined the crew of the new Egyptian film "Kabarayh" (Nightclub), which director Samih Abd Al Aziz has already begun filming the scenes for. Jumana plays the role of a poor Egyptian girl who works as a waitress at a nightclub, despite the strong ...
Hind Sabri to tie the knot.(Brief article)
Feb 03, 2008 ... Tunisian actress Hind Sabri has revealed that she intends on getting married to a Tunisian businessman, whom she had met a while back and who had asked for her hand in marriage. The actress had agreed to the proposal on the condition that ...
Elissa not banned in Egypt.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Muneer Al Waseemi, head of the Egyptian Musician Union, has denied rumors that he has banned Lebanese singer Elissa from entering Egypt and performing in it. Muneer stressed that the news is merely a rumor and that he has never received any complaints against the singer to take such ...
Ahmad Al Sakka denies marital problems.(Brief article)
Feb 03, 2008 ... Egyptian actor Ahmad Al Sakka has expressed his disappointment and outrage at the recent rumors that have been circulating stating that he is going through marital problems. It has been rumored that he and his wife, Maha Al Sagheer, are experiencing problems that may lead to a divorce, a ...
WD'Ã announces Q2 revenue of $2.2 billion and Year-over-year EPS increase of 137 percent at $1.35.(Financial report)
Feb 03, 2008 ... Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC) today reported revenue of $2.2 billion, comprised of $2.084 billion of hard drive revenue and $120 million of revenue from media and substrate sales for the second fiscal quarter ending Dec. 28, 2007. Hard drive revenue grew by 46 percent over the ...
"Dubai is the world's preferred exhibition destination," say industry leaders.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Dubai is the foremost exhibition destination in the Middle East and Africa, spearheading a regional sector with annual revenues of AED 12 billion (US$ 3.37 billion), according to data gathered from the CEOs of some of the world's biggest event management companies. Delegates ...
merrill lynch strengthens middle east team with appointment of qatar specialist.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Merrill Lynch today announced it has strengthened its Global Wealth Management (GWM) Middle East team with the appointment of Mazin M. Al-Shakarchi as a financial advisor covering Qatar from the Bahrain office. Mr. Al-Shakarchi will report to Jonty Crosse, Resident Director for the Middle ...
National Commercial Bank strengthens TCS B?NCS Core Banking relationship.(Company overview)
Feb 03, 2008 ... Services (TCS), (BSE: TCS.BO, NSE: TCS.NS) dedicated to providing business application solutions to the banking, insurance and capital markets, today announced that long term client, National Commercial Bank, has awarded TCS Financial Solutions the contract to upgrade its Core Banking ...
Middle East Sees Wide Adoption of WiMAX as Telecommunication Industry Continues Robust Growth.
Feb 03, 2008 ... SAMENA Telecommunications Council successfully concluded a workshop on WiMAX Fundamentals to help regional operators understand the benefits and potential of the technology for the region's still expanding telecommunications industry.Sponsored by Redline Communications Group Inc, a leading ...
Graduate Recruitment Contract Signed between HGR and Ishraq (UAE).(Company overview)
Feb 03, 2008 ... Jeff Ross, Managing Director and founder of HGR (Hospitality Graduate Recruitment) recently announced the signing of a new annual contract with Ishraq Gulf Real Estate Holding Company to assist with the recruitment process for three Express by Holiday Inn hotel projects under development ...
Brocade Unveils the Brocade DCX Backbone for Evolving Data Center Networks.(Company overview)
Feb 03, 2008 ... Brocade[R] (Nasdaq: BRCD), the leading provider of data center networking solutions that help enterprises connect and manage their information, today introduced the Brocade DCX(tm) Backbone, the first in a new class of high-performance data center networking products designed to address ...
baume & mercier launches riviera xxl high jewelry for elegant woman.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Baume & Mercier once again plays with the theme of transparency, applied this year to sublimating the Riviera XXL. The Swiss watch company has successfully risen to the challenge of combining femininity and prestige with the line's signature twelve-sided design. This high jewelry ...
FINE launches limited edition DSF facial tissues.
Feb 03, 2008 ... FINE, the market leader in the Middle East's hygienic paper industry has announced its association with DSF as a support sponsor and has launched the FINE DSF facial tissue box keeping in line with the 'Fifth Season' theme of DSF 2008. This exclusive "Limited Edition" box has been ...
hop in and get spoiled aboard the new nivea skin science express.
Feb 03, 2008 ... NIVEA's leading skin care and beauty experts are out and about in Dubai this DSF, giving free consultations and treatments inside the recently launched NIVEA Skin Science Express. On board this customized 38ft luxury coach, visitors will be pampered from tip to toe with a range ...
The New CFO Public Lessons from Private Equity.
Feb 03, 2008 ... New research conducted recently by Booz Allen Hamilton has found that the Public Equity sector would do well to follow the example of Private Equity firms in the changing economic conditions of the Middle East. Chief Financial Officers, the study found, now have a number of different ...
ADAOX Plans to Expand its Saudi Channel for ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
Feb 03, 2008 ... ADAOX Middle East, the leading value-added distributor for IT security products, today announced that it is looking to appoint new partners and resellers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to help promote its leading security products such as ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32. The company, ...
Iran not to negotiate suspension of its enrichment activities.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Iran will by no means negotiate suspension of its enrichment activities, Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said on Sunday. "Iran will by no means back quit its rights because of pressures and sanctions," the spokesman said, according to IRNA. Meanwhile, Hosseini ...
Sun Microsystems Announces Agreement to Acquire MySQL, Developer of the.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MySQL AB, an open source icon and developer of one of the world's fastest growing open source databases for approximately $1 billion in total consideration. The acquisition ...
Technology Shift: Securing Middle East Customers on the World Wide Web.(Brief article)
Feb 03, 2008 ... The World Wide Web is global and is benefiting anyone who has access. However, with any great benefit, criminals will find ways to exploit the riches of the Internet. Any person or organisation anywhere in the world, can have their IT infrastructure attacked, or compromised from ...
Organisers Stunned by Positive Response to Human Resources Workshop.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Developing coaching skills in the workplace is crucial to maximising effectiveness was the message conveyed to more than one hundred human resources managers gathered at he British University in Dubai (BUiD). The University's Human Resource Management (HRM) series "HRM in ...
Avaya recognizes excellence of Middle East channel partners.(Company overview)
Feb 03, 2008 ... Avaya a global leader in business communications applications, systems and services, today announced the recipients of its MENA Business Partner Awards, recognizing excellence among the growing community of Middle East-based channel partners. During Avaya's annual Business ...
New Cognos Performance Solution Helps Retailers Integrate Company-Wide Planning, Monitor Success.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Cognos, the world leader in business intelligence and performance management solutions, today announced the launch of a new performance solution designed to help retail executives and managers standardize and coordinate company-wide operational plans and track performance against ...
Dubai Customs Executives Lead International Discussion on Fighting Piracy and Counterfeiting.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Dubai's record of accomplishment in fighting piracy and combating counterfeiting is among the best in the world, according to its director general. Ahmed Butti Ahmed's comments came on the sidelines of the 4th Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy, which opened ...
CTBUH: Rose Rotana Tower in Dubai Is the World's Tallest Building Built during 2007.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Soaring 333 meters high with 72 stories and 480 suites, Rose Rotana Tower in Dubai leads the list of the 10 tallest buildings completed in 2007, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) reported recently. The tower, which is developed by Bonyan International Investment ...
Mid East US$ 100 billion retail boom to outpace global slowdown.
Feb 03, 2008 ... The retail phenomenon sweeping through the Middle East - and Arabian Gulf states in particular - is robust enough to withstand a US-led global economic downturn, says an industry expert. "With the Middle East retail sector estimated to be worth in excess of US$100 billion ...
Leading regional banks nominated for top Islamic fund awards.(Company overview)
Feb 03, 2008 ... World's top fund managers to celebrate performance excellence at annual Failaka Islamic Funds Awards in Dubai Two Kuwaiti investment firms, three United Arab Emirates-based banks, two Bahraini banks and five Saudi banks have been nominated for key industry award based their ...
Kuwait market registered a monthly gain of 8.4 percent in January 2008.
Feb 03, 2008 ... After recording a yearly growth of 29.9% in 2007, Kuwait started 2008 on a strong note. "Global" General Index reported a monthly gain of 8.4% as it ended the month of January 2008 at 409.51 points. Though the market maintained its upward trend throughout the month, there was a brief ...
middle east toy fair to donate toys to the children of palestine.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organizer of Middle East Toy Fair which will take place from March 31st to April 2nd 2008 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, announced that they will provide participating exhibitors with the opportunity to donate their samples after the show ...
bride show abu dhabi opens tomorrow - Four days of fashion shows, exclusive products and competitions.
Feb 03, 2008 ... The Bride Show Abu Dhabi will open tomorrow (5 February) with an exclusive range of local and international exhibitors, a new fashion competition and daily catwalk shows, making it a must attend for fashionistas, brides-to-be and her family. The show will be officially opened on ...
facilities management industry valued at us$892 billion n gulf region.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Research indicates that the facilities management (FM) market in the Arabian Gulf will be worth an estimated US$892 billion over the next 25 years. The figures released by Middle East Strategy Advisors (MESA) show that the FM industry in the UAE alone is potentially worth US$704 ...
Montblanc Limited Edition "Boheme Papillon".
Feb 03, 2008 ... The masterly combination of highest writing culture and first-class jewellery craftsmanship is revealed in the six magnificent fountain pens in the Montblanc Limited Edition "Boheme Papillon". Each writing jewel is an artistically skeletonised unique product in solid white, yellow or rose ...
aquaracer calibre s regatta - the most easy-to-read chronograph in the world.(TAG Heuer International S.A.)
Feb 03, 2008 ... The Aquaracer Calibre S: TAG Heuer revolutionizes chronograph movements, inventing the world's easiest-to-read and most elegant chronograph. Representing nothing less than the most elegant, high-performance sports chronograph ever conceived, the TAG Heuer Calibre S revolutionizes ...
Dubai Maritime City celebrates developers of the Commercial District.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime city and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies, has announced that all plots of land within the mega project have been sold, with a group of international developers and contractors setting a new record in swiftly ...
Dubai Group Acquires 51% Stake in Kuwaiti Al Fajer Retakaful - the largest Global Retakaful Company.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Dubai Group, the leading diversified financial company of Dubai Holding announced today that it has acquired a 51% per cent controlling stake in Al Fajer Retakaful Insurance Company KSCC, through its global Shariah compliant investment company Dubai Islamic Investment Group. Al ...
Danube invests USD 15 million in new manufacturing facilities in China.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Danube Building Materials, a leader in the construction, building materials, and shop fitting industry, has announced that it has invested USD 15 million (approx. AED 55 million) towards the formation of the Lianyungang Donghai Danube Wood Products Co in China, as a part of the company's ...
bahrain to host top level gathering on us$10 billion poverty reduction initiative.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Bahrain is set to host a high level meeting about the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) which was established within the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) following a decision of the 3rd Extraordinary of the Islamic Summit held in Makkah Al Mukarramah in December 2005. ...
Avaya recognizes excellence of Middle East channel partners.(Avaya Inc.)
Feb 03, 2008 ... Avaya a global leader in business communications applications, systems and services, today announced the recipients of its MENA Business Partner Awards, recognizing excellence among the growing community of Middle East-based channel partners. During Avaya's annual Business ...
Al Osaimi Group appoints Wilson Associates as interior designers for AED 1.5 billion luxury resort at The Palm Jumeirah.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Al Osaimi Group, a leading Kuwait-based developer, has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed interior design firm, Wilson Associates - Singapore, to handle the interior design of its AED 1.5 billion luxury resort, spa and residence project located at the Crescent of The ...
Al Fara'a Properties launches AED 95 million Mulberry Mansions project.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Al Fara'a Properties, the flagship subsidiary of the Al Fara'a Construction & Industrial Group, has announced the launch of the AED 95 million 'Mulberry Mansions', which is a part of the developer's planned projects worth AED 6.5 billion for 2008. The luxurious residential development, ...
ADNEC and ADTA to promote Abu Dhabi as a world-class MICE destination.(Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company )
Feb 03, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company has announced that it will be working in association with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) to jointly promote Abu Dhabi as a world-class meeting, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) hub at more than 13 global events during 2008. ...
Al Osaimi Group appoints Wilson Associates as interior designers for AED 1.5 billion luxury resort at The Palm Jumeirah.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Al Osaimi Group, a leading Kuwait-based developer, has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed interior design firm, Wilson Associates - Singapore, to handle the interior design of its AED 1.5 billion luxury resort, spa and residence project located at the Crescent of The ...
Al Fara'a Properties launches AED 95 million Mulberry Mansions project.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Al Fara'a Properties, the flagship subsidiary of the Al Fara'a Construction & Industrial Group, has announced the launch of the AED 95 million 'Mulberry Mansions', which is a part of the developer's planned projects worth AED 6.5 billion for 2008. The luxurious residential development, ...
Marwa instead of Nancy in "My Scandal".
Feb 04, 2008 ... The company producing the theatrical project "Ahibak Ah Atjawazak La" (Love You Yes, Marry You No) chose the erotic Lebanese singer/actress Marwa to be the leading star instead of the Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, because Nancy had turned down the offer. Upon Nancy's rejection ...
Haifa chased in Morocco.(Haifa Wahbe )(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... According to the Watan newspaper the police authorities in Morocco had to interfere when a car was chasing the famous Lebanese singer Haifa Wahbe while going to the airport. The police stopped the car that was filled with fans till the famous singer left the area. Haifa held a ...
Dana films new clip.(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... The Lebanese erotic singer Dana films a new musical video clip "Howa Ana Shwaya" (I'm Not Easy) that was written by Haitham Sha'ban, composed by Hasan Abatha, distributed by Ghandi and directed by Jad Sawaya. ...
The secret behind Maysam's great figure.(Maysam Nahas )(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... The Lebanese singer Maysam Nahas exposes her secret behind her fit body and she says that her workout has a story to it. She says that she loves chocolate and she eats a lot of it when she's hyper and mad, it makes her calm. Maysam thinks chocolate is a passion and cure at the same time ....
Can I Have My Change Back: Arab-Americans and Obama's False Hope.(Personal account)
Feb 05, 2008; ... By Remi Kanazi* At what point does an individual stop supporting the lesser of two evils? The question became particularly important this primary race, as one man ascended to political stardom ostensibly breaking free from the evils of mainstream politics and creating a platform ...
middle east toy fair to donate toys to the children of palestine.
Feb 05, 2008 ... middle east toy fair to donate toys to the children of palestine Messe Frankfurt displays corporate social responsibility Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organizer of Middle East Toy Fair which will take place from March 31st to April 2nd 2008 at the Dubai International ...
british association of hospitality accountants names jumeirah group 'corporate employer of the year'.
Feb 05, 2008 ... british association of hospitality accountants names jumeirah group 'corporate employer of the year'Jumeirah recognised for its commitment to training. Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, was ...
much more than a prize with mashreqmillionaire.(mashreqmillionaire is the UAE's most popular savings opportunity)
Feb 05, 2008 ... much more than a prize with mashreqmillionaire UAE resident wins AED 5 million grand prize with MashreqMillionaire's saving scheme Anticipation and excitement culminated with the announcement of MashreqMillionaire's AED 5 million winner - the largest prize in the history of the ...
etisalat academy celebrates abu dhabi police policom program graduates.
Feb 05, 2008 ... etisalat academy celebrates abu dhabi police policom program graduates Etisalat Academy and the Abu Dhabi Police celebrated the graduation of two batches from Policom, a specialized training program developed for the police force. During the graduation ceremony, exceptional and ...
sandisk ultra ii line picks up speed and boosts capacity with new 32- and 16-gigabyte sdhc and 8gb sdhc plus cards.
Feb 05, 2008 ... sandisk ultra ii line picks up speed and boosts capacity with new 32- and 16-gigabyte sdhc and 8gb sdhc plus cards Designed for Camcorders and Digital Cameras That Capture Still Images and Video, New SanDisk Cards Offer 50 Percent Faster Read and Write Speeds;32GB Is ...
v-guard announces "initial public offer".
Feb 05, 2008 ... v-guard announces "initial public offer"Sets price band of Rs 80 to Rs 85 V-Guard Industries Ltd, a company based in Kerala, is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of electrical and electronic products today announced a price band of Rs 80 to Rs 85 for its forthcoming ...
with the new four points by sheraton downtown dubai, now open...there's something to smile about...
Feb 05, 2008 ... with the new four points by sheraton downtown dubai, now open ...there's something to smile about ... With the opening of the new Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resort Worldwide is proud to introduce yet another great property to its vast portfolio of ...
1st international conference on drug design and discovery.(Conference news)
Feb 05, 2008 ... Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance & Industry, Chairman of Dubai Health Authority, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of ...
dubai mercantile exchange starts new year with new records trading volume and open interest reached new highs in january.
Feb 05, 2008 ... dubai mercantile exchange starts new year with new records trading volume and open interest reached new highs in january The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME) today announced a strong start to 2008 with the setting of a new monthly volume record and achieving the highest ...
beltone financial brings first "egypt day" to the united states.
Feb 05, 2008 ... beltone financial brings first "egypt day" to the united statesBurgeoning Middle East Investment Opportunities Attracts Full-House of Elite Investors Beltone Financial today announced First "Egypt Day", an event being held on February 4, 2008 at the New York Stock Exchange ...
patrik's volvo v70 saved the entire family.
Feb 05, 2008 ... patrik's volvo v70 saved the entire family The sun was shining, the road was straight, and the traffic was running smoothly. An oncoming car on the straight highway swayed onto the wrong side of the road, Patrik Englund had no time to swerve his car in the opposite direction ....
xerox color for the price of black-and-white is first.
Feb 05, 2008 ... xerox color for the price of black-and-white is first in the industryNew technology and pricing model make color printing more affordable, more accessible to more people A new color printer from Xerox Corporation MEA features a breakthrough in solid-ink technology that, for the ...
jazeeraairways.com drops the fat!(Brief article)
Feb 05, 2008 ... jazeeraairways.com drops the fat! And launches AED 1 fares to Beirut, Kuwait and Bahrain Jazeera Airways (KSE: Jazeera), the region's fastest growing airline, today announced the launch of jazeeraairways.com Lite - a 'slimmed down' version of the airline's website, in response ...
dubai's new weight-loss phenomenon healthy living takes on a live'ly meaning!
Feb 05, 2008 ... dubai's new weight-loss phenomenon healthy living takes on a live'ly meaning! Live'ly Health & Nutrition Centre is a new-age initiative allowing you to lose weight by eating healthy, delicious food! This new phenomenon has seized the health category as it offers the unique ...
her highness sheikha sheikha bint saif inaugurates the bride show abu dhabi.
Feb 05, 2008 ... her highness sheikha sheikha bint saif inaugurates the bride show abu dhabi Four day event commences with fashion shows, jewellery stalls and bridal services Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al ...
first arab consumer and brand protection forum to spur consolidated efforts against counterfeiting in the region.
Feb 05, 2008 ... first arab consumer and brand protection forum to spur consolidated efforts against counterfeiting in the region The volume of commercial fraud in the Arab countries is estimated at US$ 50 billion annually - international statistics. Hemaya Universal, a pioneering ...