Albawaba.com back issues from June 2008:
abu dhabi building platform to create global halal industry standard.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi is building a solid platform to create globalised standards in the Halal industry, a rapidly expanding business now reaching 1.8 billion consumers worldwide and worth an estimated US$2.1 trillion.While Malaysia and Brunei have well established regulatory bodies to verify products ...
Retail City window dressing a US$ 100 Billion market.
Jun 01, 2008 ... More than 5,500 retail professionals are expected to participate at Retail City 2008, the three-day industry showcase for investment and development of retail real estate, which starts today (Sunday 1stJune) at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. Throughout the Middle ...
DGCX secures approval as IOSCO Affiliate Member.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the region's leading commodities derivatives market, has been approved as an Affiliate Member by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) at its 33rd annual conference held in Paris recently. A high-level ...
ALDAR to create extensive room for businesses at the heart of Abu Dhabi.(ALDAR Properties )
Jun 01, 2008 ... ALDAR Properties, the leading integrated property developer today announced the launch of the second phase of Al Mamoura and also Baniyas Towers. These two office developments will collectively provide an additional 62,000 square meters of lettable office space in the heart of Abu Dhabi ....
Made in Germany: The Porsche Success Story.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Porsche celebrates its anniversary. Exactly 60 years ago the cornerstone was laid for the family-operated industrial company, whose rise from modest beginnings to become one of the most important sports car manufacturers in the world no one back then would have ever foreseen. ...
Abyaar announces intention to list on Dubai Financial Market.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Boutique Middle East property developer, Abyaar Real Estate Development Company ("Abyaar" or the "Company"), today confirmed that it intends to pursue a capital increase and secondary listing on the Dubai Financial Market ("DFM"). The Company, which has appointed NBD Investment ...
AMS to showcase iconic developments for management, leasing at Retail City.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Aswaq Management & Services (AMS), the Abu Dhabi-based mixed-use property consultancy, sales and leasing company, will be showcasing the entire gamut of its iconic retail, commercial and commercial projects at Retail City 2008 - the leading international exhibition and conference focusing ...
Commitment - the new holy grail of branding.
Jun 01, 2008 ... While consumers across the Western world are not always brand committed, their counterparts in the Middle East tend to be more committed and prefer the comfort of "emotionally connecting" with their brands. This was shared by Lesley van der Walt, Managing Director of TNS Consumer Equity ...
Arab Bank 2nd Global Group Regulatory Compliance Summit - Leading.
Jun 01, 2008 ... compliance to drive customer excellence, focus on results, and create value Arab Bank Group Regulatory Compliance (GRC) hosted an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Workshop as well as its 2nd GRC Global Summit in Amman, Jordan 19-22 May 2008. Thirty-five Arab Bank Compliance Managers ...
dubai world trade centre builds on proud sponsorship record for dubai summer surprises.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Building on its long-standing support for Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) that began with its launch in 1998, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced that it will continue to be a key sponsor at the 11th anniversary of this major summer event - DSS 2008. Over the past decade, ...
Tabreed's revenues from core business rose 22% from last year.(Tabreed Co.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... National Central Cooling Co. - "Tabreed" (DFM: TABREED) today announced revenues of AED 124.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 ended March 31. Tabreed's segmental results showed total revenue of AED 49.1 million generated from the company's core Chilled Water business in ...
SABIC affiliate SAUDI KAYAN signs US$6 billion financing agreements for world's largest integrated petrochemical complex.
Jun 01, 2008 ... An affiliate of the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), the Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company (SAUDI KAYAN), on Saturday (May 31, 2008) entered into US$6 billion (Saudi Riyal 22.5 billion) financing arrangements for 15 years with a group of banks and financial institutions to ...
Al Ghazal Transport opens in-house training centre.
Jun 01, 2008 ... 35-day training programme includes UAE road regulations, road familiarization, defensive driving techniques, customer service and grooming & hygiene - Abu Dhabi, 1st June 2008: Al Ghazal Transport, Abu Dhabi's leading transportation company and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National ...
Islamic International Arab Bank and AB Invest launch two Sharia'ah compliant funds focused on the MENA region.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Islamic International Arab Bank (IIAB) has sponsored & launched two new Sharia'a compliant funds, the IIAB Islamic Mena Fund and the IIAB Sukuk and Murbaha MENA Fund. The Investment Manager/ Investment Advisor to both these funds is Al Arabi Investment Group Co. Ltd (AB Invest). The IIAB ...
Avaya Unified Communications Boost Employee Productivity and Safety with Freedom of Speech.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Members of the regions growing mobile workforce can keep their eyes on the road and safely stay connected to the office using speech commands and their own, "personal assistant." Avaya is now providing the 'freedom of speech' feature at no additional cost with the company's latest version ...
Change to drive growth of the card industry.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Recently concluded Network International User Conference- UAE's largest credit and debit card payment services provider - focuses on technology and business changes that the industry is facing Network International, an Emirates NBD Company recently hosted the company's 3rd ...
Branding Only Unique Sustainable Advantage for Middle East & African Telco Players Says Delta Partners.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Delta Partners a leading specialized telecoms advisory and investment firm is calling telecom players in the Middle East and Africa to take the necessary precautions to stay ahead of their competition and retain their customers. Delta Partners released their Perspective White Paper ...
ENOC launches plastic collection drive.
Jun 01, 2008 ... In line with its commitment to the environment and the community, ENOC recently launched a plastic waste collection drive in association with its vendors. The drive, spearheaded by the ENOC Group Corporate Services, aims to leverage the company's network of vendor sites to ...
Epson showcases latest products for banking sector at MEFX 2008 in Dubai.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Epson has announced that it is showcasing its range of latest products targeted at the banking and financial sector, at the first Middle East International Banking, Financial Technology and Services Exhibition and Conference (MEFX) being held from June 01 to 03, 2008, at the Sheikh Rashid ...
EBIT guidance adjusted slightly to 4.1 billion euros.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Deutsche Post World Net, the world's leading transport and logistics company, today announced a plan to restructure its DHL U.S. Express business by working with UPS for airlift capacity and reducing costs in its ground infrastructure. Under the plan, DHL and UPS have agreed to develop a ...
Haier Launches Its First Maintenance Centre in Jordan.(Qingdao Haier Refrigerator Company Ltd.)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Haier, the world's fourth leading manufacturer of white goods (home appliances), launched its first post-sale maintenance services centre in Amman, Jordan in hopes to provide more extensive technical support to its Middle-Eastern customers. This launch comes to reaffirm the ...
GE Healthcare to focus on emerging healthcare trends at second annual Middle East Media Summit.
Jun 01, 2008 ... As part of GE Healthcare's ongoing commitment to raising healthcare standards in the region, the US$17 billion healthcare business of global technology, media and financial services major General Electric Company (GE), is hosting its second annual regional media summit on June 19, 2008, in ...
Giga Group launches AED 2 billion Smart City.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Goldcrest Properties, a member of one of the leading property developers in the region, GIGA Group, today announced the launch of 'Smart City', a AED 2 billion freehold residential development comprising of eight luxury residential towers. The project is spread across an ...
Ibn Battuta Mall goes Blue Inaugural Blue Fair brings together environment-friendly projects from around the region.
Jun 01, 2008 ... 01 June 08, Dubai: In honor of World Environment Day, Ibn Battuta Mall has launched the Blue Fair, a three day long exhibition to support the numerous environment friendly initiatives underway in Dubai. Scheduled to take place from 4th to 6th June 2008, between 12 noon and 8 pm ...
intercontinental hotels & resorts announces first property in morocco.
Jun 01, 2008 ... InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has this week announced an agreement with Moroccan developer, Groupe Cadex, to open its very first property in Morocco in the beautiful resort destination of Marrakech. Not only is this the first venture into Morocco for the InterContinental Hotels & ...
Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development organizes study visits to France and the US.
Jun 01, 2008 ... The Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development (MBRPLD), an innovative leadership program aimed at developing national leaders who are willing and able to promote the sustainable development of the UAE, has announced that it will organize an educational trip to Paris, France, ...
middle east's largest automotive aftermarket show opens doors.
Jun 01, 2008 ... H.E Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy inaugurated the Middle East region's leading automotive aftermarket industry event together with the major players, manufacturers suppliers, and distributors of the sector. The event is running at the Dubai International Convention and ...
Mindware wins 'Symantec Total Solutions Distributor 2008' award.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, announced that it has won the 'Total Solutions Distributor 2008' award, during the recently concluded 'Symantec Middle East Partner Summit'. The award recognised the company's outstanding regional distribution strategy and wide-ranging ...
etihad wins "cargo operator of the year" award.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Etihad Airways has won the "cargo operator of the year" award at the Supply Chain and Transport Awards. Hosted by magazine publisher, ITP Business, the awards were held at the Al Murooj Rotana, in Dubai and recognise the Middle East logistics industry's achievements during the past year ....
ASPIRE is First Sports Academy in the World to Receive "Committed to Excellence" Award.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Academy Comes Together to Achieve Distinction from European Foundation for Quality ManagementDoha, Qatar ASPIRE, the Academy for Sports Excellence in Doha, has been awarded the prestigious "Committed to Excellence" distinction from the European Foundation for Quality Management ...
blaise mautin creates a personal scent for park hyatt zurich.
Jun 01, 2008 ... As part of its luxury offerings to guests, the Park Hyatt Zurich has announced that the Parisian perfumer, Blaise Mautin, has created a new scent exclusively for the hotel based on the aromas that reflect the design and details of the property. Hotel guests can enjoy Mautin's ...
Deutsche Post World Net to restructure U.S. Express business with new airlift partner and substantial cost savings initiative.
Jun 01, 2008 ... * DHL Express U.S. to work with UPS for North American airlift * Network restructuring to remove excess capacity in U.S. Express * Continued strong U.S. presence with no changes to product range or service commitment; less than 4 percent of shipments affected* Annualized cost savings in ...
Emaar, The Economic City and Raffles International School sign deal to open premier educational institute in KAEC.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Raffles International School is second school in KAEC Located in Bay La Sun Village, a fully integrated community Offering International Baccalaureate and Cambridge IGCSE programmes Classes offered from KG to Grade 12 School will house a world-class Sports Academy Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; ...
Redington bags "Retail Distributor of the Year" award.(Edington Gulf)
Jun 01, 2008 ... edington Gulf, one of the leading IT distributors in Middle East and Africa has bagged the maiden "Retail Distributor of the Year" award this year at the Middle East Retail Academy Awards hosted by Digital Consumer Channel Middle East and Africa (DCC MEA) at the Le Meridien Al Aqah, ...
Sybase Participates in MEFX.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Plans to showcase its leading edge financial technology solutions such as Mbanking, E-Finance Suite and Sybase IQ; Senior global Sybase executive, Matthew Talbot to speak on Mobile Banking Initiatives at the MEFX Technology Forum Sybase Products Middle East today announced that ...
Tamweel launches property investment subsidiary.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Tamweel PJSC, the largest provider of real estate finance in the UAE, announced today the establishment of Tamweel Properties & Investments LLC, a fully owned subsidiary that will focus on real estate investment and also offer brokerage services. This announcement follows the ...
USAID Commits to Bettering Lives of Al-Aman Fund Beneficiaries.
Jun 01, 2008 ... With strong conviction in the importance of education as the builder of progressive communities, USAID joined forces with the increasing number of advocates of Al-Aman Fund For the Future of Orphans. Contributing to the Fund a sum of JD 300,000, USAID committed to bettering the lives of ...
SmartStream demonstrates TLM solutions at leading Middle Eastern trade show.(Conference news)
Jun 01, 2008 ... SmartStream Technologies, the Transaction Lifecycle Management specialist, today announced its participation at MEFX, the first Middle East International Banking, Financial Technology and Services Exhibition and Conference being held in Dubai from the 1st -3rd of June. ...
Samsung Electronics to Showcase Integrated Hospitality Solutions at Hotel Show 2008.(Company overview)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader and innovator in the consumer electronics and digital technology industries, today announced its participation for the first time at Hotel Show 2008 in Dubai, UAE. Samsung's presence is a result of extensive research into the specific needs of ...
Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair inaugurates mefx.(Middle East International Banking, Financial Technology and Services Exhibition and Conference )
Jun 01, 2008 ... Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today inaugurated the first Middle East International Banking, Financial Technology and Services Exhibition and Conference (MEFX) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The ...
UAE & Saudi Arabia dominate regional retail landscape.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Retail City 2008, the three-day industry showcase for investment and development of retail real estate for the US$ 100 billion regional retail sector, opened today (Sunday 1stJune) at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. Opening the event for the third successive year was ...
Ahli Bank supports Little League basketball at Al-Ahliyyah School for Girls.
Jun 01, 2008 ... As a part of its support to the 21st Little league Basketball team at The Al-Ahliyyah School for Girls, Ahli Bank, the leading financial institution honored a basketball team formed of students from grades one and two. During the final ceremony event, Ahli Bank distributed ...
Orion Brokers DMCC to be the first local broker to connect to Eurex out of the UAE.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Orion Brokers announced today that is the first local broker from Dubai to be listed on Eurex, the leading European derivatives market. Orion Brokers is the first local broker to be connected by Eurex from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) directly to its Dubai Access Point. ...
JCBank Re-Vamps Golden Deposit Features.(Jordan Commercial Bank)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Strengthening its market edge as a dynamic provider of modern banking solutions congruent to the varying financial needs of citizens, the Jordan Commercial Bank (JCBank) re-vamped its previously launched "Golden Deposit " service. Coming with more prizes than ever before, now ...
HP Captures No. 1 Position in Worldwide Server Shipments and Revenue for First Quarter of 2008.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Customers continue to recognize HP's worldwide server leadership by buying more servers from the company than any other vendor, as reported by Gartner in first quarter calendar year 2008 figures released Thursday.(1) With a 30.1 percent total unit shipment share and 29.6 percent vendor ...
Batelco to host regional celebrations for UNEP World Environment Day - **Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy**.
Jun 01, 2008 ... Batelco, the Kingdom's leading telecommunications company is delighted to announce its participation in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) celebrations to mark World Environment Day on June 5th. Batelco, in cooperation with UNEP Regional Office for West Asia, will host a ...
amlak finance ipo briefing sheds lights into investing in jordan's thriving business hub & real estate capital markets.
Jun 01, 2008 ... The Lead Manager and Financial Advisor for the exercise, one of the leading providers of comprehensive financial and investment services locally and regionally, Jordan Investment Trust Plc (Jordinvest) gave a briefing on the flotation of Inwan Investment PLC on the Amman Stock Exchange ...
ADNEC and ADTA launch "Summer in Abu Dhabi".(Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre)
Jun 01, 2008 ... The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) will be transformed into a unique family leisure venue for eight weeks in the summer of 2008 as it hosts "Summer in Abu Dhabi,"' the UAE capital's largest and most prestigious family festival taking place from June 26 to August 18th 2008. ...
Giga Group launches AED 2 billion Smart City.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Goldcrest Properties, a member of one of the leading property developers in the region, GIGA Group, today announced the launch of 'Smart City', a AED 2 billion freehold residential development comprising of eight luxury residential towers. The project is spread across an ...
Tamweel launches property investment subsidiary.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Tamweel PJSC, the largest provider of real estate finance in the UAE, announced today the establishment of Tamweel Properties & Investments LLC, a fully owned subsidiary that will focus on real estate investment and also offer brokerage services. This announcement follows the ...
Jordan: Amlak Finance IPO briefing sheds lights into investing in business hub & real estate capital markets.
Jun 02, 2008 ... The Lead Manager and Financial Advisor for the exercise, one of the leading providers of comprehensive financial and investment services locally and regionally, Jordan Investment Trust Plc (Jordinvest) gave a briefing on the flotation of Inwan Investment PLC on the Amman Stock Exchange ...
PharmacyOne concludes May's pharmaceutical training lecture.
Jun 02, 2008 ... PharmacyOne concludes May's pharmaceutical training lecture * Held in cooperation with Schering Plough PharmacyOne and Schering Plough have announced the conclusion of their training lectures for the month of May which addressed all the staff of pharmacists at ...
KIA Motors Jordan sponsors football tournaments for young Modern American School players.
Jun 02, 2008 ... KIA Motors Jordan sponsors football tournaments for young Modern American School players KIA Motors Jordan has recently sponsored a football tournament for young students at the Modern American School on May 23, 2008. During the tournament, KIA Motors Jordan showcased ...
Abdul rahman saif al ghurair inaugurates mefx.(Middle East International Banking, Financial Technology and Services Exhibition and Conference)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Abdul rahman saif al ghurair inaugurates mefx Trade event supports Dubai's 2015 vision for the financial sector Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today inaugurated the first Middle East International Banking, Financial Technology ...
Welcare Hospital ushers in next decade of success during tenth anniversary celebrations.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Welcare Hospital ushers in next decade of success during tenth anniversary celebrations Welcare World Health Services, the leading provider of healthcare in the Middle East, joined with hospital staff and strategic partners at a small gathering to celebrate Welcare Hospital's successful ...
Ragheb Alamah on "Mashahir".
Jun 02, 2008 ... The entertainment show "Mashahir" (Celebrities), aired on the Dubai satellite channel, featured this year Cannes Film Festival and the most popular films being screened this year. The Lebanese superstar Ragheb ...
Rania Shawqi, a Journalist fighting corruption.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Egyptian actress Rania Shawqi, the daughter of the late actor Farid Shawqi, has started filming the new television drama series "Dmoo Al Qamar" (Tears of the Moon). According to the Qatari daily Al Rayah, Rania plays the role of a journalist that reports on corruption, and ...
Actors singing in television dramas.
Jun 02, 2008 ... This Ramadan season a number of actors will perform songs in various television dramas series. The Egyptian actress Sabreen will perform a number of songs in her upcoming drama series "Al Fanar." She will also record a number of religious songs for another drama series. She ...
Maysam Nahas officially divorced.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Lebanese singer Maysam Nahas has officially divorced her husband, music distributer Rojeh Abi Aqil, after a four-year legal battle. According to the London daily Elaph, Maysam was just released from the hospital after she contracted a mysterious virus after she returned from a ...
Amer Diab in Morocco after a long absence.(Mowazin Festival)(Brief article)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Egyptian superstar Amer Diab hosted a successful concert at the "Mowazin Festival" in the Moroccan capital Al Rabat. When Diab appeared on stage the crowds welcomed him with loud cheers. The last time Diab held a live concert in Morocco was in 1991. Diab sang a ...
This Summer the Bronze Keeps Going and Going...
Jun 02, 2008 ... This Summer the Bronze Keeps Going and Going ...Introducing Long-Last Bronze. Summer 2008 | CLINIQUELaunching June 2008 No one ever wants the summer to end, yet somehow the time just flies by. Well, Clinique can't promise a longer summer, but we can promise that your makeup will ...
Abu Dhabi's Groundbreaking Permitting Portal Leads the Way by Accelerating Development While Improving Service.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi's Groundbreaking Permitting Portal Leads the Way by Accelerating Development While Improving Service Abu Dhabi Sets Global Benchmark With Deployment of Public Portal That Is Embraced Throughout the Region and by the Fourth Largest U.S. Municipality CEDAR ...
Maktoob Research introduces Pioneering Research Concepts to the Arab world.
Jun 02, 2008 ... Maktoob Research introduces Pioneering Research Concepts to the Arab world Region's premier online research company brings global market research techniques to the Middle East with the launch of Online Research Communities and Mobile Research Maktoob Research ...
Mapei Group makes Middle East entry with AED 150 million facility at Dubai Investments Park.(Company overview)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Dubai Investments Park (DIP), the one-of-its-kind mixed-use industrial, business and residential development which is a subsidiary of Dubai Investments Company PJSC, has signed an agreement with Mapei Group, the global leader in adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the building ...
EMICOOL signs AED 669 million Syndicated Islamic Finance facility to fund expansion project.
Jun 02, 2008 ... EMICOOL signs AED 669 million Syndicated Islamic Finance facility to fund expansion project Emirates District Cooling Company LLC (EMICOOL), a Joint Venture between Union Properties PJSC and M'Sharie, (the private equity arm of Dubai Investments PJSC), signed a Syndicated ...