Albawaba.com back issues from July 2008:
Asma Lminwir engaged in Cairo.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Summary: The young Moroccan artist Asma Lminwir has unexpectedly gotten engaged to the Tunisian composer and music distributor Isam Al Sharyati, away from the media spotlight The young Moroccan artist Asma Lminwir has unexpectedly gotten engaged to the Tunisian composer and ...
Asala wants a baby with Tareq Al Aryan.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Summary: Famous Syrian artist Asala Nasri recently appeared as a guest on the Syrian radio station CySham FMCO Famous Syrian artist Asala Nasri recently appeared as a guest on the Syrian radio station CySham FM.CO She called in to the program and spoke about her latest album ...
Maysam Nahas denies attempted suicide.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Summary: The Lebanese artist Maysam Nahas has confessed that she went through a rough time after divorcing her husband, yet she never felt depressed because she had many close friends around her The Lebanese artist Maysam Nahas has confessed that she went through a rough time ...
Will Elissa boycott the ,C[pounds sterling]Jordan Festival,C[yen].
Jul 01, 2008 ... Summary: The Jordanian and the Egyptian art associations have decided to boycott the C[pounds sterling]Jordan Festival,C[yen] along with some Lebanese artists, over claims it is being set up by the same company, Publicis Groupe, which organized Israel's 60th-anniversary celebrations in May ...
Hind Sabri not pregnant.(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Summary: The young Tunisian actress Hind Sabri denied rumors that she and her husband, the young businessman Ahmad Al Sharif are pregnant The young Tunisian actress Hind Sabri denied rumors that she and her husband, the young businessman Ahmad Al Sharif are pregnant. ...
Salami Pizza Buns.
Jul 01, 2008 ... To make 4 pizza buns you will need: 1. 2 hamburger buns 2. A- cup (25g-1oz) butter 3. 8 thin slices of cheese 4. 12 thin slices of salami 5. A- cup (25g-1oz) tomato sauce 6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional) ...
Do You Know How Long Kittens Drink Milk?
Jul 01, 2008 ... When they are born baby cats, kittens cannot see or hear. They are born with their eyes closed, and they only open them after about one week. A kitten will drink milk from its mother ...
Orbits.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Even though we say that the planets in our solar system orbit or travel round the Sun, they do not follow a perfect circular path. Their orbits are more oval than circular. This means that a planetCOs distance from the Sun changes during one complete orbit. The point where a ...
Who Invented the ATM?
Jul 01, 2008 ... Luther George Simjian was a lifelong innovator who invented many things. The most famous one is his contribution to the evolution of the automatic teller machine (ATM). In 1951, Luther Simjian was born in Turkey. As a young child he developed an interest in optics and ...
Asala wants a baby with Tareq Al Aryan.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Summary: Famous Syrian artist Asala Nasri recently appeared as a guest on the Syrian radio station eCySham FMeCO Famous Syrian artist Asala Nasri recently appeared as a guest on the Syrian radio station eCySham FM.eCO She called in to the program and spoke about her latest album ...
Will Elissa boycott the ,C[pounds sterling]Jordan Festival,C[yen].
Jul 01, 2008 ... Summary: The Jordanian and the Egyptian art associations have decided to boycott the eC[pounds sterling]Jordan Festival,eC[yen] along with some Lebanese artists, over claims it is being set up by the same company, Publicis Groupe, which organized Israel's 60th-anniversary celebrations in ...
Hind Sabri not pregnant.
Jul 01, 2008 ... Summary: The young Tunisian actress Hind Sabri denied rumors that she and her husband, the young businessman Ahmad Al Sharif are pregnant The young Tunisian actress Hind Sabri denied rumors that she and her husband, the young businessman Ahmad Al Sharif are pregnant. ...
Iranian FM: Israel will not attack.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Israel is almost unlikely to enter another adventurism, Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said. Israel is almost unlikely to enter another adventurism, Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said. "The possibility of Israel entering another military ...
Dubai versus Singapore: Trading across Borders.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: The benefits of free trade are well known in economic literature. Still many businesses face numerous hurdles to exporting or importing goods. Such obstacles to trade increase the cost of goods and sometimes prevent trading altogether. Countries that have efficient customs, good ...
AUB alumnus and president of Saudi ARAMCO considers AUB ,Cybastion of civilized discourse,CO.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Worldwide Alumni Association of the American University of Beirut held a reunion for 11 classes spanning the years between 1953 and 2003, over three activities-packed days, thus allowing its alumni to reconnect with each other and their alma mater. AUB alumnus and ...
Abdulla Nasser Abdulla named Deputy Group CEO of Tamweel.(chief executive officer)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Tamweel PJSC, the largest provider of real estate finance in the UAE, announced today the appointment of Abdulla Nasser Abdulla as Deputy Group CEO of the company. Abdulla, who was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Tamweel Properties & Investments LLC, a fully owned ...
Asian Giants Receive Increased Emirates Attention.(airlines)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Award-winning carrier, Emirates, today renewed its relations with two of the worldCOs fastest-growing economies, India and China, as its inaugural flights to both Guangzhou and Kozhikode took off from Dubai International Airport earlier in the day. Asian Giants Receive ...
Dip,COs newly redesigned website bags top award at the pan Arab web awards 2008.(Website overview)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai Investments Park, the largest integrated business and residential community in the Middle East and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has won the CyBest Strategic Real Estate PortalCO award for its corporate website at the Pan Arab Web Award Ceremony that ...
,CyAl Mal,CO, UAE,COs first Arabic weekly financial newspaper, launched in Abu Dhabi.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: The National Publisher, an Abu Dhabi-based publishing company launched CyAl MalCO, the UAECOs first Arabic language weekly financial newspaper, at a gala event held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on the 23rd of June. The launch ceremony was attended by over 400 guests, ...
Health Ministry holds Atherothrombosis clinic in Al Qassimi Hospital.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: The UAE Ministry of Health recently held a one-day clinic in Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah to raise public awareness of atherothrombosis. The clinic was part of a series of one-day clinics organized in major hospitals and primary healthcare centers across the UAE to increase ...
AXA receives Royal Decree to establish Saudi registered company.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Under the leadership of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Council of Ministers has announced the promulgation of the Royal Decree approving AXACOs registration in the Kingdom to operate as a licensed cooperative insurance company. AXA receives Royal Decree ...
Batelco Delivering Breaking Local News in Arabic on Batelco ,C[pounds sterling]0,C[yen] Portal.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Batelco has announced the launch of new content available on its mobile portal Batelco C[pounds sterling]OC[yen] portal for Arabic speaking customers. The KingdomCOs leading integrated communications provider, Batelco, has signed an agreement to distribute breaking local news in ...
Baume & mercier launches riviera xxl high jewelry for elegant woman.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: 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 lineCOs signature twelve-sided design. This high jewelry ...
Technogym ,Co Train like a Champion.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Italian company, leader in the fitness, wellness and athletic preparation sector, has been appointed as Fitness Equipment Exclusive Official Supplier to the Beijing Olympic Games which will be held in August 2008. In Beijing Technogym will set up 10 training facilities ...
Business Objects Positioned in Leaders Quadrant of Data Quality Tools Report.(Report)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Business Objects, an SAP company (NYSE: SAP) and the worldCOs leading provider of solutions that optimize business performance, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner Inc. in the leaders quadrant of the C[pounds sterling]Data Quality Tools Magic QuadrantC[yen] report. ...
Microsoft Gulf and Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry pin down illegal IT reseller.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Microsoft Gulf, in collaboration with Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced that it has recently conducted a raid against a suspected illegal IT reseller distributing counterfeit Microsoft software in Hawalli, Kuwait. In its capacity as a member of the Business ...
Citrix Systems Honored as 2008 Microsoft Partner of the Year Global ISV - Infrastructure.(Company overview)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Today, Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS), the global leader in application delivery infrastructure, announced it has won the 2008 Microsoft Partner of the Year Global ISV Co Infrastructure Special Recognition award. This award recognizes the global independent software vendor ...
Commvault announces strategic partnership with magirus.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: CommVault has today announced that Magirus International, one of the leading European IT solution providers will now offer CommVaultA SimpanaA software as part of its storage and data management portfolio. Commvault announces strategic partnership with magirus ...
Etihad flying high in first half of 2008.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Etihad Airways continues to enjoy a record-breaking 2008 with its latest passenger figures for the first six months flying high with a 41 per cent rise on the same period last year. Etihad flying high in first half of 2008 Etihad Airways continues to enjoy a ...
Currie & Brown hires talent management expert in Middle East.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Currie & Brown has stepped up its plans to generate half of the GroupCOs global turnover by 2011 from the Middle East with the appointment of Deborah Brown as Recruitment & Talent Manager for the Middle East & Central Asia region. Currie & Brown hires talent management ...
DAMAC Properties appoints Incorporated Consulting Engineers as consultants for its Green Park project in Jumeirah Village.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: DAMAC Properties, luxury lifestyle provider and the regionCOs largest private sector master developer has awarded Incorporated Consulting Engineers Co Conin, the consultancy agreement for their Green Park development in Jumeirah Village. Green Park is a residential development ...
Daman includes Second Opinion Service in its Enhanced Benefits Plan.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: As part of its strategy to improve its health insurance schemes and offer its customers the best possible healthcare, the National Health Insurance Company - Daman in cooperation with ArztPartner almeda AG (all shares of ArztPartner almeda AG are held by Deutsche ...
Dar Al-Dhabi Real Estate Launch phase 2 of Al-Seef Commercial Tower on Reem Island.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dar Al-Dhabi Real Estate recently announced the launch of the premium fifth floor in Al-Seef Commercial Tower. Strategically located in the heart of Najmat Abu DhabiCOs Central Business District (CBD) this prime office space will present investors with a lucrative opportunity ...
Define Properties Confirms Intent with Appointment of World Leading Consultancy.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Recently launched property development company, Define Properties, has assigned specialist international consulting group, Harrington Middle East, to assist the company in redefining the property development practice and increase its organizational performance. Define ...
Deutsche Bank,COs Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets for CEEMA Moves to Dubai.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Deutsche Bank announced today that Christopher Laing, the Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets for CEEMA, is to relocate to Dubai to oversee and manage the growth of the BankCOs equity capital markets business and team in the Middle East and Africa. Deutsche BankCOs ...
DGCX achieves record volumes in June.(Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Total volumes on Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) reached historic new highs totaling almost 137,000 contracts equivalent to a value of over US$9.2 billion in June. Average daily volume (ADV) stood at over 6,500 contracts, an increase of 111% year on year for June 2008 ....
Al Ghurair City,COs retailers hail DSS role in revitalizing the once-lean summer season.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Promotional initiatives introduced by Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) members during Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) have altered the tourist map of the region, putting the pep back into summer, effectively contributing to turning the lean summer of the past into a robust tourist ...
Century Mall to host second DSS summer draw today (July 3).
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Century Mall, member of Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), will play host to the second exciting DSS 2008 summer draw on July 3. The Dubai Shopping Malls Group Mega Raffle, the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group Raffle, and the Emarat draw will be held at the mall. The draw will be ...
Captive and innovative ,CyDance Heads,CO at Deira City Centre.(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: The theme of dancing takes centre stage from July 1-9 as part of Deira City CentreCOs exciting line-up of activities for this yearCOs Dubai Summer Surprises. CyDance HeadsCO uses state-of-the-art technology to superimpose participants' heads on dancing characters as ...
Dubai summer surprises reveals winners of 2008 apprenticeship programme.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) announced that nine of the best and brightest marketing students from colleges and universities in the Middle East, North Africa, and the United Kingdom have been selected to this yearCOs edition of the award-winning Apprenticeship Programme, its ...
Middle East Junior Chef of the Year to be crowned at Times Square Center on July 2.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Times Square Center, a member of the Dubai Shopping Malls Group, will witness the finale of the 2008 Junior Chef Awards when the Middle East Junior Chef of the Year will be crowned after a week-long contest of exceptional culinary skills. Middle East Junior Chef of the ...
Beat the heat with Flower Rain and Floral Extravaganza at Al Ghurair City.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Al Ghurair City, a key sponsor of DSS 2008 and a member of Dubai Shopping Malls Group, will host the Floral Extravaganza beginning today (July 3) and welcome visitors to the mall with a magnificent Flower Rain at 7:30pm on July 3. Beat the heat with Flower Rain and ...
DSS 2008 Kids Fashion Week begins today with collections of Benetton and Sisley.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Kids Fashion Week, a DSS 2008 Signature Event and one among the fashion highlights for this summer, begins on July 3 with some of the biggest names in the industry showcasing the latest collections at Dubai Festival City, a key sponsor of DSS this year and an active member of the ...
Developing Individual Skills & Strengthening Family Ties At the Heart of ,CyMinds Pleasure,CO by ,CyWatani,CO.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: CyWataniCO the social development programme in association with DSS is pleased to announce the roll-out of CyMinds Pleasure 2008CO seminars themed C[pounds sterling]Knowledge Improves Nations" in line with the continuous efforts by CyWataniCO to encourage the best citizenship ...
Say ,Cycheese,CO at Modhesh Fun City.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: With thirty different zones and 32,000 square metres of fun to explore, Modhesh Fun City is a treasure trove of precious moments and memorable frames. Though most visitors carry their own set of devices to keep their time at this edutainment venue alive forever, the Modhesh Studio ...
Lamcy Plaza brings in the spirit of folklore during DSS 2008 with Planet Folk Dancers.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Lamcy Plaza, the countryCOs most popular family shopping destination, celebrated the DSS festivities at the mall with an exuberant display of traditional music and dance from different regions of Russia. The dancers performed on fast uneven rhythms on music played on traditional ...
RTA educates little ones at MFC.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: The large stand set up by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the far end of the West exhibition hall at Modhesh Fun City is always rushed up. It offers a unique opportunity for young ones and adults to educate themselves on both road safety and rules. Information brochures ...
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Supports First-Ever Documentary Festival in UAE.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Under the patronage of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA) and the support of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), CyDocumentary Voices: Pulling FocusCO, the regionCOs first ever film festival focusing exclusively on documentaries, will premiere in Dubai in July. ...
Dubai Customs organizes a training program for WMD control.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai customs organized a training program on the control of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) aiming to educate inspectors and other interested parties as how to identify the materials entering in the composition of WMD, store and deal with them. Dubai Customs ...
Dubai Institute of Technology (DIT) partners with the International Network for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (INSME).
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai Institute of Technology, the Science and Technology arm for TechnoPark and Economic Zones World, a new member of the International Network for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (INSME) has been selected as key co-organiser for the 2009 INSME Annual Meeting, to be held for ...
Hertz UAE launches Summer offer as visitors flock to Dubai.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: As the UAE summer sets in, visitors from around the Gulf region and abroad are now able to take advantage of an attractive car rental deal from Hertz UAE. Hertz UAE launches Summer offer as visitors flock to Dubai Summer discounts at new Festival City branch ...
Orascom telecom renews sponsorship of ,Cyinside the middle east,CO for fifth year.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: CNN International today announced that Orascom Development Holding AG joins Orascom Telecom as exclusive sponsor of CNNCOs flagship Middle East flagship feature show CyInside the Middle EastCO from this month. The new co-sponsored campaign builds on Orascom TelecomCOs successful ...
BinSina Pharmacy wins Dubai Service Excellence Scheme award.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: BinSina Pharmacy has won the award for 'Best Service PerformanceCO from Dubai Department of Economic Development in Pharmacy Category for its Mall of the Emirates outlet. BinSina Pharmacy wins Dubai Service Excellence Scheme award BinSina Pharmacy has won the ...
Dubai summer surprises reveals winner from Jordan for 2008 apprenticeship programme.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) confirmed that nine of the best and brightest marketing students from colleges and universities in the Middle East, North Africa, & United Kingdom made it to this yearCOs edition of the award-winning Apprenticeship Programme, its highly successful ...
Dunkin' donuts to open 50th UAE store in uptown mirdiff.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: DunkinCO Donuts will be opening its fiftieth store in the UAE at Uptown Mirdiff, Dubai. The new outlet will open for business shortly. DunkinCODonuts is the worldCOs largest coffee and baked goods chain, serving more than 3 million customers per day. The company which ...
DuPont signs 3 year agreement with Nissan Middle East FZE.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: DuPont, the worldCOs leading market-driven science company and a partner of choice for the Middle Eastern automotive industry, has announced that it has recently signed a three year agreement with Nissan Middle East FZE to supply DuPontCOs three leading refinish brands; Standox, ...
Emaar, The Economic City wins ,CyBest Industrial Development,CO award.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Emaar, The Economic City (Emaar.E.C), the Tadawul-listed company developing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) won the Best Industrial Development award at the inaugural Arabian Property Middle East Awards 2008. The award recognises the contribution of Emaar.E.C in developing a ...
Emirates Launches ,CyThe Sevens,CO.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: With just over four months to go until the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, the highlight of DubaiCOs sporting and social calendar, Emirates announced on Tuesday that the eventCOs new venue is to be named CyThe Sevens.CO Emirates Launches CyThe SevensCO With just ...
Epson introduces latest high performance printer to its AcuLaser business printer range.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Epson has announced that it will be adding a new high-specification printer to its popular AcuLaser business printer range. The AcuLaser M4000 series is capable of delivering up to 43 pages per minute, even at full 1200 dpi resolution, with a first page out time of 8.3 seconds. As ...
London: The children,COs playground.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: SchoolCOs out for summer and long sun infused days of fun for your children are ahead. The expectation of excitement and summer holiday fun is in the air, now all you need to decide is where to go. How about somewhere with so much for your little ones to do that every day is sure ...
Fouth class of Emirati cadet pilots begin training.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Etihad AirwaysCO innovative Emirati cadet pilot programme has achieved another milestone with the fourth class of students starting their training towards becoming a fully qualified pilot with the Abu Dhabi-based airline. Fouth class of Emirati cadet pilots begin ...
ADC Sponsors the 2nd Annual Public-Private Partnership Conference for the MENA Region.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the central development body for ASEZA, sponsored the second annual Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Conference for the Middle East and North Africa region held at Le ME[umlaut]ridienCoAmman on June 22-24. ADC participated as an exhibitor ...
Investate enters London Market.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Tapping into the London real estate market at an opportune time, Investate Realty B.S.C. (c) one of the most innovative and fastest growing real estate investment companies in the Gulf, announced the acquisition of the 4.5 acre waterfront site known as Tideway Industrial Estate ....
A new captive balloon concept that informs.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: AE[umlaut]rophile is a French company which has just installed an entirely new captive balloon concept in Paris, one that has no equivalent anywhere in the world. This larger-than-life tourist attraction takes on a civic angle by becoming an unheard-of, spectacular ...
Nabulsi: Bindar is a non-banking financing body which provides the company with remarkable flexibility.
Jul 02, 2008 ... Summary: Global Investment HouseCo Jordan (GlobalCo Jordan) announced the successful private placement of a six-month, JD3 million commercial paper issue for Bindar Trading & Investment Co. PLC (Bindar). Co Nabulsi: Bindar is a non-banking financing body which provides the ...