Albawaba.com back issues from November 2008:
Report: Lebanon uncovers Israeli spying network.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: The Lebanese army has discovered a Lebanese cell suspected of working for Israel's spy agency, the Mossad, since the 1980s, the Lebanese As-Safir daily reported Saturday. The Lebanese army has discovered a Lebanese cell suspected of working for Israel's spy agency, the ...
DuPont Presents Innovative Oil & Gas Solutions at ADIPEC 2008.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: DuPont, one of the leading market-driven science company is participating at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference [ADIPEC]. DuPont will present comprehensive oil and gas solutions including clean technologies, high-performance materials, oil well ...
Community Development Authority research collaboration with Zayed University.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: As part of its efforts to collaborate with local and international educational institutions and build strong relationships with academics, Dr Maryam Matar, Director General of the Community Development Authority, recently met with Dr Suliman Al Jassim of Zayed University to ...
Where Business WIN BIG with du.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: du, the new integrated telecom operator in the UAE has announced a mega offer for business customers that could make winners of participating companies. The promotion which is open to both existing and new du business mobile customers is very simple and runs for 3 months starting ...
Lexmark's new Home and Student series AIOs help families make the most of printing technology with three-year guarantee.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: Lexmark International, Inc. introduced three new fully featured all-in-one (AIO) inkjet printers as part of its Home and Student series, which is designed to help families save time and money. All Lexmark Home and Student Series printers come with a new three-year guarantee . ...
ifa hotels & resorts increases its holdings.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) announced today that it has conducted three share transfers with its joint investment partner Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI). The two companies transferred minority interests in three of their international and regional properties. These transactions ...
Singapore Continues To Be A Major Medical Destination for GCC Medical Travellers.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: Singapore will be marking its presence as a leading healthcare destination at this year's inaugural Healthcare Travel Exhibition and Congress (HTEC), attracting more GCC patients to visit the city-state for its first-class medical services. Singapore will be marking its ...
ADNEC begins brand alignment with ExCeL London.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has revealed that this year's World Travel Market (WTM), being held at ExCeL London - ADNEC's London exhibition centre, from November 10th -- 13th 2008, will see the first stage of the brand integration of ADNEC and ExCeL London ...
Iraq sends more police forces to Syrian border.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Summary: Iraq sent police reinforcements Saturday to the Syrian border after last weekend's U.S. raid in Syria raised tension between the two countries Iraq sent police reinforcements Saturday to the Syrian border after last weekend's U.S. raid in Syria raised tension between ...
Ruby exposes people with power in Egypt.(Brief article)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Egyptian artist Ruby is filming her last scene in her newest cinema film "Al Waed" (The Promise) which stars famous Egyptian actors Mahmoud Yasin and Asir Yasin The Egyptian artist Ruby is filming her last scene in her newest cinema film "Al Waed" (The Promise) ...
"In Safe Hands" caused problems between Yusra and Hisham Salim.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: The relationship between Egyptian stars and close friends Yusra and Hisham Salim is on the edge lately and the problems were raised when both were acting in the recent television drama series "Fe Aydi Aminah" (In Safe Hands) The relationship between Egyptian stars and ...
Nawal Al Zoghbi and Kylie Minogue at the opening ceremony of "Al Nakhla Atlantis" Resort.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Lebanese superstar Nawal Al Zoghbi has been chosen to host the opening celebration for "Al Nakhlah Atlantis" resort in Dubai Lebanese superstar Nawal Al Zoghbi has been chosen to host the opening celebration for "Al Nakhlah Atlantis" resort in Dubai. Nawal will be ...
Muna Zaki began filming new film.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: On the beaches of Alexandria in Egypt, director Yusri Naser Allah started filming the first scenes of his new film "Ehki Ya Shahrazad" (Shahrazad Talk) On the beaches of Alexandria in Egypt, director Yusri Naser Allah started filming the first scenes of his new film ...
Imdaad unveils Power division.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Imdaad, Dubai World's advanced facility management service provider, unveiled its latest division -- Imdaad Power -- set up to address temporary power requirements for projects and industries. The launch of the new division is aimed at enhancing the package of services Imdaad ...
Al Otaiba Communications Launches Wireless Audio Transmitter From Sitecom.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Al Otaiba Communications, one of the leading telecom and technology product distributors in the Middle East and the exclusive distributor for Sitecom in the region, announced the availability of the WL-060 Sitecom Wireless Audio Transmitter. The product offers the ideal solution ...
World Travel Awards Triumph for Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates - Middle East's Leading Leisure Hotel -.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates emerged triumphant at the prestigious World Travel Awards in Dubai, winning coveted honours as the Middle East's Leading Leisure Hotel. The World Travel Awards are the industry's biggest and most highly anticipated awards ceremony. ...
500 International Professionals To Attend Dubai.(Conference news)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Governments and private sector to explore GCC health challenges The first Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM) will welcome 500 delegates from more than 50 countries to this ground breaking event which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre ...
Bank Sarasin --Alpen Qatar hosts 'Global Fusion' at Doha.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Bank Sarasin-Alpen, a subsidiary of Switzerland's leading private banking institution Bank Sarasin & Company Ltd., together with it's associate company, Alpen Capital Investment Bank, will be celebrating the launch of its Qatar operations earlier this year by holding its flagship ...
Qtel and Qatar Airways Launch Long-Term Technology Partnership.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Two of Qatar's leading enterprises today launched a long-term technology partnership that will help drive the quality of the country's aviation infrastructure to advanced new levels. Qatar Airways and Qtel completed the agreement which will see Qatar Airways' data ...
Fujitsu Siemens Computers awards certification to Siemens Pakistan.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Fujitsu Siemens Computers today recognized Siemens Pakistan, its corporate reseller partner, as a "Certified FF4SAP Partner". The certification was awarded after three engineers from Siemens Pakistan successfully completed training on the solution, making them the only certified ...
IronPort Virus Outbreak Filters detect new "FedEx Delivery" Trojan.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: IronPort Systems, the leading email and web security products provider serving organizations ranging from small businesses to the Global 2000, has announced that its Virus Outbreak Filters (VOF) were able to detect a new Trojan program disguised as a legitimate email message from ...
UN to Israel: Don't resume house demolitions.(Brief article)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: The U.N.'s Mideast envoy said Saturday he was "alarmed" by Israel's decision to resume house demolitions in the West Bank. The U.N.'s Mideast envoy said Saturday he was "alarmed" by Israel's decision to resume house demolitions in the West Bank. Last week, Israel razed ...
Acer Inc. Q1~Q3 2008 consolidated financial results: revenues NT$ 411.3 B (US$ 12.8B) -- 31 % YOY growth, operating income NT$ 10.1 B (US$ 314 M) -- 5.(Financial report)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (November 2, 2008) -- Acer Inc. announces the financial results of Q1~Q3 2008. Consolidated revenue was NT$411.3B (US$12.8B), growing by 31% year-on-year (YOY). Operating income reached NT$10.1B (US$314M) after expensing the employee bonus and the board ...
Clemenceau Medical Center host "Women's Health Symposium" in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Clemenceau Medical Center (CMC) affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, hosted a specialized medical symposium titled "Women's Health" shedding light mainly on the risk factors, screening and diagnosing of malignant tumors that target women, especially breast and ...
Delta Air Lines, Northwest Merge, Creating Premier Global Airline.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) today merged with Northwest Airlines, Inc., creating a premier global airline with a service to nearly all of the world's major travel markets. The new airline, called Delta Air Lines and headquartered in Atlanta, will begin its first ...
Top Scandinavian engineers seek X-Calibur expertise.(Conference news)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai-based X-Calibur International, a global leader in sustainable chemical products, has completed a training seminar for 15 top engineers from Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The seminar which covered all technical design aspects associated with sustainable ...
university of bahrain architecture students visit bwtc for environmental study.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC) played host to a group of architecture students from the University of Bahrain, together with their instructors, in order to understand the elements of sustainable design used in the building. The visit was requested by UoB as part of the ...
Dubai Women Establishment starts the second phase of establishing a Child Care Center at Dubai Customs in Line with the Agreement Signed.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has announced the start of the second phase of establishing a child care center at Dubai Customs in implementation of the agreement signed on October 8th, 2008 with the customs to provide the necessary support to the management to start drawing up ...
team so-safe water technologies wins round 7 of the xerox corporate golf challenge.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: For the first time ever, The Els Club in Dubai Sport City hosted the 7th and final UAE qualifier in The 2008 Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge. Usman Mahmood and brother Noman managed to edge out the competition with a superb score of nett 67 to advance to the Xerox Corporate Golf ...
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade discusses key issues affecting female employment in technical fields at special SPE workshop.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: UAE Minister of Foreign Trade H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi joined an exclusive discussion on the challenges faced by women working in technical and engineering fields during a special workshop organized today (Sunday, November 2, 2008) by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). ...
sports medicine specialist joins dubai bone and joint center.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Dubai Bone and Joint Center (DBAJ), the Middle East's first and only center for musculoskeletal treatment and research have announced that as part of their endeavor to extend their service lines, top US Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. William D. Murrell, Jr., MD has been appointed ...
Clyde & Co named 'most innovative' law firm in Dubai (IFLR / DCCG).
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Clyde & Co LLP has been recognised as the inaugural 'Most innovative firm in Dubai' as nominated by members of the Dubai Corporate Counsel Group ("DCCG") at the annual IFLR Middle East Awards held on the 29th October 2008 at the prestigious Burj Al-Arab hotel in Dubai. ...
The Dubai Export Development Corporation and The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation join forces.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC) and The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (DHAMAN) have joined forces to support local and regional export sectors in the UAE by providing trade credit insurance to cover exports from the UAE. The Dubai ...
newell rubbermaid eyes growth opportunity in middle east market despite global economic slowdown.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Newell Rubbermaid, the manufacturer and marketer of leading brands in household, office and hardware products, is expanding its presence in the Middle East due to a significant growth in sales of its products, which have been available here for many years. Jim Haggerty, ...
Kevin Kennedy to Join Avaya Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Avaya Inc. announces that Kevin Kennedy will join the company as president and CEO effective January 2009. Kennedy is currently CEO of JDS Uniphase Corporation, and a member of its board of directors. He will remain with JDSU until joining Avaya. Avaya also ...
Globitel to Participate in AfricaCOM 2008.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Globitel, the leading provider of global telecom solutions, recently announced its participation in the upcoming AfricaCom event, which will be held between the 18th and 19th of November in Cape Town, South Africa. AfricaCom 2008 is the annual pan-African event for ...
Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development holds new session for The Spectators Forum.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development (MBRPLD), an innovative leadership program designed to develop future national leaders capable of promoting the sustainable development of Dubai, has announced that it will hold today (November 02, 2008) a new session for ...
saudi readymix to supply nearly one million cubic meters of concrete to jabal omar mega project.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Saudi Readymix, the leading ready-mixed concrete producer in Saudi Arabia, has begun supplying concrete to the Jabal Omar project, a residential and commercial property development adjacent to the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The company started supplying the project with concrete in ...
Qtel is Proud Sponsor of Sony Ericsson Championships Doha 2008.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: With tennis fans from around the world arriving in Qatar for the Sony Ericsson Championships Doha 2008, Qtel today announced that it is set to provide full support as a new sponsor. Qtel has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the organisers of the ...
Dubai targets medical tourism market.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: The healthcare travel industry is an important part of Dubai's strategy, the first medical tourism conference to take place in the United Arab Emirates was told today (Sunday, 2 November 2008). The Healthcare Travel congress was officially opened by Dr Haidar Al ...
Careertunity successfully launched Job Arena 2008.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Careertunity.com, an online medium for the trend setters of opting for e-recruitment, successfully launched the Job Arena, the 1st event of its kind in Dubai. This was a fresh initiative in this region that witnessed an approximate of 3000 jobseekers who were a good mix of fresh ...
BARWA Al Khor launches QR 35 billion 'Urjuan' project in Qatar.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: BARWA Al Khor, a subsidiary of BARWA Real Estate and a leading master developer of high profile projects, announced the launch of their flagship project 'Urjuan', a QR 35 billion (USD 10 billion) integrated city development located in Al Khor, at a press conference held today ...
Emirates Embarks On Major Expansion In India.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Signalling yet another expansion of its Indian operations, Dubai-based airline, Emirates, will be adding 31 weekly flights to its existing service in India between now and February 2009. The award-winning carrier has embarked on its second major expansion campaign for India in ...
Kuwait market - It is the time to 'BUY'.(financial market condition of kuwait)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Global Investment House -- Kuwait -- KSE Monthly Performance for the month of October 2008 - If one thought September was one of the most volatile months the market has ever seen, then there was much more in store during October. The Kuwait market declined sharply during October ...
VIP Waterfront launches AED 1.8 billion Royal Bay.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: VIP Waterfront, one of the international luxury property developers in the region officially launched Royal Bay at a gala dinner held at the Safinah Ballroom in Jumeirah Beach Hotel on Saturday, 1st November, 2008. The event was attended by 600 delegates including a ...
Rasvihar Debuts Precious Jewellery Collection in Dubai Jewellery Show.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: (ME NewsWire) - Rasvihar of Chennai, India, is set to launch a collection of precious jewellery, designed by Ahalya, during the Dubai International Jewellery Week at stall # B4-19 at Dubai World Trade Centre between November 11 and 15, 2008. Rasvihar seeks to initiate ...
imagenation abu dhabi in $250 million partnership with hyde park entertainment.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Imagenation Abu Dhabi, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media Company, is partnering with Hollywood-based Hyde Park Entertainment in a $250 million financing deal to develop, produce and distribute feature films. The agreement aims to create up to 20 films over seven years ...
Egypt wins Outsourcing Destination of the Year at the 2008 National Outsourcing Association Awards.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Egypt has won the prestigious title of Outsourcing Destination of the Year at the National Outsourcing Association's 2008 Awards held in London, beating rivals Philippines and Romania to the accolade. Dr. Hazem Abdelazim, CEO of Egypt's Information Technology Industry ...
Emirates NBD Recognized for Excellence in Quality by MasterCard Worldwide.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Emirates NBD has been awarded the MasterCard Worldwide Regional Quality Award for its excellence in operational achievements. The MasterCard annual awards program acknowledges performance in key areas that influence cardholder experiences. MasterCard Worldwide has been ...
Intel, ASUS Launch Project to Create Community-Designed PCs.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Consumers become product designers at WePC.com, a Web site launched today by Intel Corporation and ASUS. WePC.com is where consumers can collaborate with each other and with Intel and ASUS to design innovative new products. The plan is for the two companies to deliver to market ...
KULACOM outsources its billing management services to ESKADENIA Software.(Company overview)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: As per the agreement signed between ESKADENIA and KULACOM, the leading Jordanian software house will be implementing its Billing and Customer Relationship Management System (ESKADENIAA BCRM) to cover the billing, charging, and customer care of KULACOM's broadband services in ...
FLASH YOUR MOST ORIGINAL MOMENT - campaign challenges public to celebrate originality.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: adidas has launched a campaign to celebrate Dubai as a city with soul. The "Flash Your Most Original Moment" campaign is a challenge to the public to capture on film their snapshots of originality in Dubai. The campaign aims to inspire creativity and celebrate the city's greatest ...
the abdali new downtown awarded "best real estate project" at the arabian business achievment award 2008.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: In a ceremony organized by ITP Group and held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman, the Abdali New Downtown project was granted the award for "Best Real Estate Project". The Arabian Business Achievement award 2008 was held this year in Amman under the patronage of H.E. Nader Al ...
second edition of sweets middle east opens tomorrow.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: The much anticipated international trade exhibition, Sweets Middle East, will open its doors tomorrow. The region's only dedicated sweets and confectionery exhibition will welcome trade visitors from all over the world, meeting with leading manufacturers looking to ...
Islamic finance in focus at Abu Dhabi event - Billion dollar sector to be discussed during forum at Halal World Expo.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: A dedicated forum at next month's Halal World Expo is throwing the spotlight on the billion dollar Islamic finance sector in a move which will be of great interest to UAE businesses and potential investors. The GCC's leading event dedicated to the global Halal ...
Volkswagen Group delivers 4.8 million vehicles worldwide from January to September 2008.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: The Volkswagen Group's nine brands delivered 4.8 million vehicles worldwide during the first nine months of this year, a 3.9% increase compared with the same period in 2007. The Group's share of the global passenger car market therefore rose by 0.5 percentage points to 10.1%. In ...
RSA partners with Etihad Airways - RSA to offer premium insurance cover to Etihad guest members-.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Leading insurance group, RSA, has announced a strategic alliance with the leading national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. The move follows a string of recent successful affinities established by RSA. Leading ...
Barak wants new decision on Syria alleged involvement in smuggling weapons.
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Sunday urged the cabinet to take a decision regarding Syria's alleged involvement in smuggling weapons to Hizbullah in Lebanon. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Sunday urged the cabinet to take a decision regarding Syria's ...
Syria still expects explanation from the US.(Brief article)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Summary: Syria's foreign minister on Sunday said his country may resort to more "painful" measures if the United States does not give an official explanation for last Sunday's deadly cross-border raid. Syria's foreign minister on Sunday said his country may resort to more ...
Oman -- Japan business forum identifies key sectors to forge stronger economic relations.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Summary: The Oman Japan Business Forum organized by the Omani Center for Investment Promotion and Export Development (OCIPED) in collaboration with the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Embassy of Japan and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) concluded with resounding success, ...
GIB appoints Richard Scott as head of risk management.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Summary: David Scott as Managing Director-Head of Risk Management at its headquarters in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Mr. Scott, a British national, has previously worked with Citigroup as Regional Head for Country Risk Management for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Prior to this ...
Award-winning Malibu to hit Middle East showrooms in second quarter of 2009.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Summary: The much anticipated Chevrolet Malibu is set to wow visitors of the 2008 Abu Dhabi International Motor Show in mid December with its drop-dead gorgeous design and great value for money. Award-winning Malibu to hit Middle East showrooms in second quarter of 2009 ...
Latifa's new musical project.(Brief article)
Nov 03, 2008 ... Summary: The Tunisian artist Latifa will record a new song composed by the great Iraqi artist Kathem Al Saher The Tunisian artist Latifa will record a new song composed by the great Iraqi artist Kathem Al Saher. The new song is called "Ini Ohebak Kayfama Tasha, Watani ...
Marwa promises decency in her new film.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Summary: The Lebanese artist Marwa announced that her role in the new film "Dr. Silicon" is not provocative The Lebanese artist Marwa announced that her role in the new film "Dr. Silicon" is not provocative. Marwa said that she plays a new and different role from ...
Now Arabia DVD Vol. 6 out.
Nov 03, 2008 ... Summary: EMI is proud to announce the release of the new NOW Arabia DVD to be added to best selling Arabic DVDs in the market like its predecessors VOL. 1 & 2 & 3 & 4& 5 EMI is proud to announce the release of the new NOW Arabia DVD to be added to best selling Arabic DVDs in the ...