Albawaba.com back issues from August 2008:
Mina Fadli calls off engagement.(Brief article)
Aug 02, 2008 ... The young Egyptian actress Mina Fadli confirmed that she is no longer engaged. Mina was engaged to music distributer Adel Haqi for the past year before deciding to call it quits. Mina refused to talk about the reason behind her sudden decision, merely stating, "This is our ...
Rula Saed helps improve tourism.
Aug 02, 2008 ... The last performance for the Lebanese music artist Rula Saed was at the "Fuhais Festival" in Jordan, after a series of successful concerts in various Arab countries. According to the London daily Elaph, after her performance in Jordan Rula returned to Beirut to help improve ...
200,000 EGP for Yasmin Abed Al Aziz's laugh.(Brief article)
Aug 02, 2008 ... A major cell phone company in Egypt offered Egyptian actress Yasmin Abed Al Aziz 200,000 Egyptian pounds to record her laugh for advertisements for their cell phone rings. The advertisements also feature a photo of Yasmin titled "Yasmin Abed Al Aziz's Laugh." Yasmin is still ...
Latifa a success in Algeria and a new video clip.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Tunisian singer Latifa started her musical summer season In Algeria, performing there for the first time. According to the London daily Elaph, Latifa performed at the "Timqyad and Al Kazif" festival before thousands of her Algerian fans. This was the first time for her Algerian ...
Hussein Al Jismi's busy summer season.
Aug 02, 2008 ... The Emirati signer Hussein Al Jismi will appear for the first time at the Kuala Lumpur International Center in Malaysia, at a huge celebration where he will be the ambassador for Arabic music. Al Jismi will perform on the first of August. The Emirati ...
The shocking murder of Suzan Tamim in Dubai.(Brief article)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Lebanese artist Suzan Tamim was found dead early this week from multiple stab wounds in her apartment in Dubai. Her death is considered a shocking mystery. According to the London daily Elaph, Suzan has been away from the spotlight for almost 8 months now after leaving Cairo and ...
Tecore Networks and EGC International Partner to Bring Next-Generation Wireless Networking to Latin America.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Columbia, Maryland and Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Tecore Networks, a leading provider of GSM, CDMA, 3G and multi-protocol mobile networks, and EGC International, a global systems integrator specializing in telecommunications and information technology, today announced an agreement that ...
cognizant reports record second quarter 2008 results.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH), a leading provider of IT and business process outsourcing services, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. Highlights--Second Quarter 2008 * Quarterly revenue increased to ...
etihad launches daily flights to chennai and kozhikode.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Etihad Airways has boosted its flying programme to India with the launch this week of daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (Madras) and Kozhikode (Calicut). The two separate launches on Friday (1 August) of the new services increase the number of Indian destinations served by Etihad to ...
adipec releases details of key topics for 2008 conference.(Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference)(Conference notes)
Aug 02, 2008 ... ADIPEC 2008, one of the largest international petroleum exhibitions and conferences in the world, has had the difficult task of judging entries after a record number of abstract submissions following the call for papers. The process has now been completed by the conference committee, under ...
GT Racing gets a sparkling touch with IDL-DMCC support - IDL - DMCC Porsche GT to participate in Spa 24 hours, Belgium.
Aug 02, 2008 ... The pinnacle of international GT motor racing, the Spa 24 Hours is supported this year by the leading diamond certification laboratory, International Diamond Laboratories (IDL), a Dubai Government initiative; and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). An annual endurance race that ...
Emirates A380 fever heads to the U.S. - New-look cabin crew uniform to greet passengers.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Emirates A380 fever, whipped up with the delivery of its first A380 in Hamburg, is destined for the U.S. after the airline's super-jumbo embarked on the first-ever A380 commercial flight into the Americas. The flight, which took off today at 1100hrs Dubai time, bound for New York, follows ...
leading global provider of medical devices selects dubai as middle east base.(Company overview)
Aug 02, 2008 ... A subsidiary of the UK based FTSE 100 Smiths Group plc, the company is a leading provider of medical devices for the hospital, emergency, home and specialist environments. "As a regional business base, Dubai Airport Free Zone is strategically located at the hub of a market of ...
bankmuscat wins jpmorgan chase quality recognition award for the 8th time.
Aug 02, 2008 ... BankMuscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has received the highly coveted 'Quality Recognition Award' from JPMorgan Chase Bank for the eighth time. BankMuscat won the award in recognition of its outstanding high-quality performance and long-term ...
Dubai Maritime City Authority and Dubai Police discuss steps to enhance registration and licensing for Dubai's commercial and leisure maritime boats.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) recently met with Brigadier Abdul Jalil Mahdi, Deputy Director General of the Dubai Police Department of Preventive Security, within the framework of strengthening cooperation with governmental and regulatory bodies in Dubai. The parties discussed plans ...
wbme partners with uk's i-fm portal to target dynamic facilities management sector.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Working Buildings Middle East (WBME), an event for local and international companies to showcase their products and services to the increasingly important Middle East market have announced a partnership with UK's i-FM portal, which is a leading online information provider for the dynamic ...
TOTAL incorporates the first two service stations under its umbrella.
Aug 02, 2008 ... TOTAL Jordan recently signed an agreement with Mr. Kamal Al Nobani, owner of two service stations in Jordan. According to the agreement, TOTAL Jordan shall have full supervision and management rights for both service stations. The agreement was signed by the Managing Director of ...
Batelco launches Unified Communication Solutions for SME's.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Batelco, the Kingdom's leading integrated communications provider has announced the launch of a unified communications solution designed for small to medium enterprises, the Cisco Unified Communication. "We are aware that small to medium enterprises in the Kingdom are actively seeking the ...
Mina Fadli calls off engagement.(Brief article)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: The young Egyptian actress Mina Fadli confirmed that she is no longer engaged The young Egyptian actress Mina Fadli confirmed that she is no longer engaged. Mina was engaged to music distributer Adel Haqi for the past year before deciding to call it quits. ...
Rula Saed helps improve tourism.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: The last performance for the Lebanese music artist Rula Saed was at the C[pounds sterling]Fuhais FestivalC[yen] in Jordan, after a series of successful concerts in various Arab countries The last performance for the Lebanese music artist Rula Saed was at the C[pounds ...
200,000 EGP for Yasmin Abed Al Aziz,COs laugh.(Brief article)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: A major cell phone company in Egypt offered Egyptian actress Yasmin Abed Al Aziz 200,000 Egyptian pounds to record her laugh for advertisements for their cell phone rings A major cell phone company in Egypt offered Egyptian actress Yasmin Abed Al Aziz 200,000 Egyptian ...
Latifa a success in Algeria and a new video clip.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Tunisian singer Latifa started her musical summer season In Algeria, performing there for the first time Tunisian singer Latifa started her musical summer season In Algeria, performing there for the first time. According to the London daily Elaph, Latifa ...
Hussein Al Jismi,COs busy summer season.(Brief article)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Emirati signer Hussein Al Jismi will appear for the first time at the Kuala Lumpur International Center in Malaysia, at a huge celebration where he will be the ambassador for Arabic music The Emirati signer Hussein Al Jismi will appear for the first time at the ...
The shocking murder of Suzan Tamim in Dubai.(Brief article)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Lebanese artist Suzan Tamim was found dead early this week from multiple stab wounds in her apartment in Dubai Lebanese artist Suzan Tamim was found dead early this week from multiple stab wounds in her apartment in Dubai. Her death is considered a shocking mystery. ...
Tecore Networks and EGC International Partner to Bring Next-Generation Wireless Networking to Latin America.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Columbia, Maryland and Fort Lauderdale, Florida Co Tecore Networks, a leading provider of GSM, CDMA, 3G and multi-protocol mobile networks, and EGC International, a global systems integrator specializing in telecommunications and information technology, today announced an ...
cognizant reports record second quarter 2008 results.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH), a leading provider of IT and business process outsourcing services, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. HighlightseCoSecond Quarter 2008 eCo Quarterly revenue ...
etihad launches daily flights to chennai and kozhikode.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Etihad Airways has boosted its flying programme to India with the launch this week of daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (Madras) and Kozhikode (Calicut). Etihad Airways has boosted its flying programme to India with the launch this week of daily flights from Abu ...
adipec releases details of key topics for 2008 conference.(Conference notes)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: ADIPEC 2008, one of the largest international petroleum exhibitions and conferences in the world, has had the difficult task of judging entries after a record number of abstract submissions following the call for papers. The process has now been completed by the conference ...
GT Racing gets a sparkling touch with IDL-DMCC support - IDL - DMCC Porsche GT to participate in Spa 24 hours, Belgium.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: The pinnacle of international GT motor racing, the Spa 24 Hours is supported this year by the leading diamond certification laboratory, International Diamond Laboratories (IDL), a Dubai Government initiative; and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). The pinnacle ...
Emirates A380 fever heads to the U.S. - New-look cabin crew uniform to greet passengers.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Emirates A380 fever, whipped up with the delivery of its first A380 in Hamburg, is destined for the U.S. after the airline's super-jumbo embarked on the first-ever A380 commercial flight into the Americas. Emirates A380 fever, whipped up with the delivery of its first ...
leading global provider of medical devices selects dubai as middle east base.(Company overview)
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: A subsidiary of the UK based FTSE 100 Smiths Group plc, the company is a leading provider of medical devices for the hospital, emergency, home and specialist environments. C[pounds sterling]As a regional business base, Dubai Airport Free Zone is strategically located at ...
bankmuscat wins jpmorgan chase quality recognition award for the 8th time.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: BankMuscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has received the highly coveted CyQuality Recognition AwardCO from JPMorgan Chase Bank for the eighth time. BankMuscat won the award in recognition of its outstanding high-quality performance and ...
Dubai Maritime City Authority and Dubai Police discuss steps to enhance registration and licensing for Dubai,COs commercial and leisure maritime boats.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) recently met with Brigadier Abdul Jalil Mahdi, Deputy Director General of the Dubai Police Department of Preventive Security, within the framework of strengthening cooperation with governmental and regulatory bodies in Dubai. The parties ...
wbme partners with uk,COs i-fm portal to target dynamic facilities management sector.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Working Buildings Middle East (WBME), an event for local and international companies to showcase their products and services to the increasingly important Middle East market have announced a partnership with UKCOs i-FM portal, which is a leading online information provider for the ...
TOTAL incorporates the first two service stations under its umbrella.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: TOTAL Jordan recently signed an agreement with Mr. Kamal Al Nobani, owner of two service stations in Jordan. According to the agreement, TOTAL Jordan shall have full supervision and management rights for both service stations. The agreement was signed by the Managing ...
Batelco launches Unified Communication Solutions for SME,COs.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Batelco, the KingdomCOs leading integrated communications provider has announced the launch of a unified communications solution designed for small to medium enterprises, the Cisco Unified Communication. C[pounds sterling]We are aware that small to medium enterprises in ...
Emirates installs inflight mobile phone services on Boeing 777-300.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Emirates has again proved itself an aviation industry pioneer after becoming the first airline to introduce inflight mobile phone services on a Boeing aircraft. DubaiCOs award-winning airline recently installed the technology, which allows passengers to make calls and ...
Sources: Assad adviser assassinated.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: Well known sources informed Albawaba that General Mohammed Suleiman, an adviser to Syrian president Bashar al Assad, was assassinated on Friday. Suleiman also served as Syria's liaison officer to Lebanon's Hizbullah movement. Well known sources informed Albawaba that ...
,CySay Cheez,CO at Modhesh Fun City.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: At the Modhesh Little TraderCOs zone, a cosy kiosk named CySay CheezCO gives customers a chance to have their pictures taken and digitally printed on absolutely any given material. The team of local staff is very excited about this concept that they have devised to give more ...
aquaracer calibre s regatta ,Co the most easy-to-read chronograph in the world.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Aquaracer Calibre S: TAG Heuer revolutionizes chronograph movements, inventing the worldCOs 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 ...
TOTAL incorporates the first two service stations under its umbrella.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: TOTAL Jordan recently signed an agreement with Mr. Kamal Al Nobani, owner of two service stations in Jordan. According to the agreement, TOTAL Jordan shall have full supervision and management rights for both service stations. The agreement was signed by the Managing ...
HP 3G Smartphone Delivers Productivity On the Go.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: HP Middle East today announced availability of the HP iPAQ 914 Series Business Messenger, a 3G smartphone designed for maximum mobile productivity. The HP iPAQ 914 Series Business Messenger shines with a stylish, glossy, piano-black design and features an integrated ...
World,COs Fastest Gaming PC Retailing Exclusively at Sharaf DG.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: Sharaf DG, DubaiCOs largest one-stop electronics destination is exclusively retailing the WorldCOs fastest PC, branded the C[pounds sterling]AnnihilatorC[yen]. The computer is built by focusing on fastest, latest and extreme editions of the PC Series keeping in mind the regionCOs ...
WiMAX to Boost E-commerce and Internet Penetration in the Middle East.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: Leading mobile broadband networking solutions and global WiMAX player Green Packet actively seeks WiMAX opportunities in the region Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 3 August, 2008 Co The regionCOs consumers and businesses are set to benefit from the next generation of broadband ...
GCC real estate projects under construction worth over AED 8.8 trillion.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: The total value of real estate projects under construction in the GCC is worth more than AED 8.8 trillion, according to latest industry research. Driven by its aim to meet the demand for rubber-based products within the booming regional construction market, Rubber World Industries ...
PerformanceEdge,ao Receives 2008 EMEA Contact Center Workforce Management Frost &.(Company overview)
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: The PerformanceEdge Group of Aspect Software, Inc., the worldCOs largest company solely focused on Unified Communications for the Contact Centerao, today announced it has been recognized with the 2008 EMEA Contact Center Workforce Management Award for Market Leadership from Frost ...
Doha Bank provides the right fillip to the concept of branding.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: Doha Bank, one of the leading regional banks, today organised a grand knowledge sharing seminar event for its customers in the UAE. The theme of the knowledge sharing event was C[pounds sterling]Branding Co The Winning StrategyC[yen], focussing primarily on the role played by ...
Nuqul Leasing provides Aramex with a fleet of over 50 vehicles.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: Nuqul leasing, a full service leasing company operating under the umbrella of Nuqul Group, recently signed the first of its kind agreement with Aramex - Jordan, to lease a fleet of more than 50 units of Volkswagen; Caddy and Transporter vehicles. Nuqul leasing, a full ...
LG Electronics to Ship 10 Million Washing Machines in 2008.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: LG Electronics (LGE), a pioneer and leader in home appliance convergence, introduced today its flagship washing machines for the second half of 2008 and announced its business strategies for achieving the top position globally in this category as well as total sales of USD 7 ...
Volvo S80, a car that saved a life - Eric Brouwer tells the story of how he survived a fatal car accident in the UAE.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 3 august 2008: Eric Brouwer was in the horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot where 200 vehicles crashed leaving 300 people injured due to thick fog on March 11 2008. Brouwer, who was driving his Volvo S80, survived the accident ...
etihad launches daily flights to chennai and kozhikode.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: Etihad Airways has boosted its flying programme to India with the launch this week of daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (Madras) and Kozhikode (Calicut). The two separate launches on Friday (1 August) of the new services increase the number of Indian destinations ...
Top hotel brands lured by City of Arabia are told only the best will do.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: Leading hotel operators pursuing the management contract for the 500-room five-star property being built at City of Arabia in Dubai are being told that nothing but the best in service will do. Many leading hotel names are competing for the chance to put their brand on ...
overseas sales soar as hertz marks aed1 million months.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: Hertz UAE has announced AED1 million in overseas car rental reservations during June and again in July, doubling sales in May and accounting for a quarter of all overseas reservations for this year to date. The hundred per cent increase in sales in June and July ...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts and ADNEC to introduce the first Element hotel in the Middle East - Striking Element extended-stay brand is to become a par.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Summary: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide & Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), have jointly announced the launch of new Element hotel in Abu Dhabi Co the first to be introduced in the Europe, Africa and Middle East division. The new Element hotel is scheduled to ...
TOTAL incorporates the first two service stations under its umbrella.
Aug 03, 2008 ... TOTAL Jordan recently signed an agreement with Mr. Kamal Al Nobani, owner of two service stations in Jordan. According to the agreement, TOTAL Jordan shall have full supervision and management rights for both service stations. The agreement was signed by the Managing Director of ...
UAE needs to spend over US$10 billion to address demand for power.
Aug 03, 2008 ... The UAE needs to spend more than USD 10 billion to meet soaring power demand, with Business Monitor International (BMI) predicting that the country will account for 5.77 per cent of regional power generation by 2011. With aims to leverage the booming power market, Tripp Lite, a world ...
HP 3G Smartphone Delivers Productivity On the Go.
Aug 03, 2008 ... HP Middle East today announced availability of the HP iPAQ 914 Series Business Messenger, a 3G smartphone designed for maximum mobile productivity.The HP iPAQ 914 Series Business Messenger shines with a stylish, glossy, piano-black design and features an integrated QWERTY keyboard, ...
World's Fastest Gaming PC Retailing Exclusively at Sharaf DG.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Sharaf DG, Dubai's largest one-stop electronics destination is exclusively retailing the World's fastest PC, branded the "Annihilator". The computer is built by focusing on fastest, latest and extreme editions of the PC Series keeping in mind the region's PC enthusiasts and hardcore ...
WiMAX to Boost E-commerce and Internet Penetration in the Middle East.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Leading mobile broadband networking solutions and global WiMAX player Green Packet actively seeks WiMAX opportunities in the region Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 3 August, 2008 - The region's consumers and businesses are set to benefit from the next generation of broadband with the roll-out of ...
GCC real estate projects under construction worth over AED 8.8 trillion.
Aug 03, 2008 ... The total value of real estate projects under construction in the GCC is worth more than AED 8.8 trillion, according to latest industry research. Driven by its aim to meet the demand for rubber-based products within the booming regional construction market, Rubber World Industries (RWI), ...
PerformanceEdge(tm) Receives 2008 EMEA Contact Center Workforce Management Frost &.(Company overview)
Aug 03, 2008 ... The PerformanceEdge Group of Aspect Software, Inc., the world's largest company solely focused on Unified Communications for the Contact Center(tm), today announced it has been recognized with the 2008 EMEA Contact Center Workforce Management Award for Market Leadership from Frost & ...
Doha Bank provides the right fillip to the concept of branding.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Doha Bank, one of the leading regional banks, today organised a grand knowledge sharing seminar event for its customers in the UAE. The theme of the knowledge sharing event was "Branding - The Winning Strategy", focussing primarily on the role played by branding and brand building. ...
Nuqul Leasing provides Aramex with a fleet of over 50 vehicles.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Nuqul leasing, a full service leasing company operating under the umbrella of Nuqul Group, recently signed the first of its kind agreement with Aramex - Jordan, to lease a fleet of more than 50 units of Volkswagen; Caddy and Transporter vehicles.Nuqul leasing signed an agreement to provide ...
LG Electronics to Ship 10 Million Washing Machines in 2008.
Aug 03, 2008 ... LG Electronics (LGE), a pioneer and leader in home appliance convergence, introduced today its flagship washing machines for the second half of 2008 and announced its business strategies for achieving the top position globally in this category as well as total sales of USD 7 billion by ...
Volvo S80, a car that saved a life - Eric Brouwer tells the story of how he survived a fatal car accident in the UAE.
Aug 03, 2008 ... United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 3 august 2008: Eric Brouwer was in the horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot where 200 vehicles crashed leaving 300 people injured due to thick fog on March 11 2008. Brouwer, who was driving his Volvo S80, survived the accident with only a ...