Albawaba.com back issues from February 2009:
Wisam Al Amir returns with a new album.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: 'Rotana' Music Production Company has launched a new album for the artist Wisam Al Amir called "Talet Qamar" (Moon's Look) 'Rotana' Music Production Company has launched a new album for the artist Wisam Al Amir called "Talet Qamar" (Moon's Look). The title ...
Sameer Ghanem returns with "Tara Lam Lam".(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: The famous Egyptian comedian actor Sameer Ghanems returns once again with a new theater project called "Tara Lam Lam" for his loyal fans The famous Egyptian comedian actor Sameer Ghanems returns once again with a new theater project called "Tara Lam Lam" for his loyal ...
Amal Hijazi dedicates new song to motherhood.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Lebanese artist Amal Hijazi, who is pregnant with her first baby, is filming a new video clip for the song "Qalbi Nadalak" (My Heart Is Calling You) from her lastest album "Keef Al Qamar" (How's The Moon) Lebanese artist Amal Hijazi, who is pregnant with her first baby, ...
The Four Cats catch the separation virus.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: It seems that stability won't find its way for the famous Lebanese music group the "Four Cats," as another member has decided to leave the group It seems that stability won't find its way for the famous Lebanese music group the "Four Cats," as another member has ...
"Human Message" a song for President Obama.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Jordanian Al Amal Art Production Company will produce a new song called "Ristalit Insan" (Human Message) aimed toward the new American president Barak Obama The Jordanian Al Amal Art Production Company will produce a new song called "Ristalit Insan" (Human Message) ...
LG honours winners of its online promotional campaign.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Global and regional digital leader LG Electronics recently held a prize distribution ceremony at its LG Digital Centre in Dubai for the winners of its interactive online campaign 'Celebrate this month of Festivals with LG' dedicated to regional consumers. The campaign ...
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank demonstrates firm intent on developing the UAE workforce.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: As part of its strategy to nurture the Islamic Finance Industry in both the United Arab Emirates and the region, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announced that it has enrolled 150 fresh graduates in an eight-months training programme. The tailor-made programme aims to advance the ...
Saudi Automobile market overcomes the Global Financial crisis.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: The global financial crisis led to a drop in car sales in 2008 and at the same time have been tightening loaning operations which led to the vulnerability of the financial operations of the daily car manufacturers in the world. To address these problems, some companies have a ...
BDC Holdings unveils operations in the Middle East With a focus on retail and consumer sectors.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: BDC Holdings, a multi-million dollar group with interests in diverse service sectors, seeks to address the varied and ever-so-changing demands of the region's retail and consumer sectors. As a vote of confidence in the region's long-term business potential, BDC Holdings revealed ...
Complinet Complete Launched to Combat More Regulation, Less Resource and Greater Risk.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Complinet, the leading provider of connected compliance solutions to the global financial services industry, has launched Complinet Complete: a compliance information portal that delivers regulatory insight to compliance professionals across the world helping them to understand, ...
Borouge South East Asia (SEA) Logistics Hub in Singapore.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has today signed a service contract with CWT Logistics Pte. Ltd., Singapore, so as to establish the Borouge South East Asia (SEA) Logistics Hub and to provide local logistics services for Borouge's ...
UAE corporate executives gear up for Dulsco Classic golf tournament.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Dulsco, organisers of Dulsco Classic, the popular annual corporate golf tournament, have announced that more than 90 amateur golfers comprising CEOs and decision makers from across the UAE will line up for the 2009 edition of the tournament, which will be held at the Dubai Creek ...
'Rebel at Heart' Collection is Thomas Sabo's First Best-Seller in New Dubai Location.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Unisex sterling collection 'Rebel at Heart' has become Thomas Sabo's first best-seller at the brand's outlet along The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, just ahead of the Valentine's holiday. Winged heart pendants with pavE[umlaut] accents, striking leather bracelets, ...
du Monthly Plan Customers Benefit from 50 percent Discount on National and International Calls.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Offering multiple benefits to customers and facilitating ease of communication, du, the integrated telecom operator in the UAE, today launched an enhanced Me and Mine International offer for new and existing Monthly Plan customers, providing them with 50 percent discount on two ...
Visiting Singaporean delegation shares eGovernance experience with Dubai eGovernment.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai eGovernment has recently announced that a senior Singapore government delegation representing Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), the statutory board under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA), visited Dubai to involve in mutually ...
World Premiere of the Concept BlueSport.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Maximum driving fun with minimal fuel consumption: This is the standard by which Volkswagen has started the new car year 2009 and presented the roadster Concept BlueSport at the North American International Auto Show. "The BlueSport proves to be a compact and passionate car with a ...
international sos an mnc with aed 3.68 (us1) billion annual turnover opens first alarm centre in middle east at dafz.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Dubai Airport Free Zone's (DAFZ) continues to attract international investors with a lot of international companies opening up branch and regional offices despite the economic downturn, said Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Director General of Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ). ...
Dimension Data Deploys 'High Availability' Data Center Solution for Emirates International Investment Company.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Dimension Data, a specialist IT services and solutions provider, today announced that it has deployed an advanced data center solution for Emirates International Investment Company (EIIC), part of the National Holding, a leading Abu Dhabi-based private holding company. Dimension ...
gulf for good announces 2009 challenges line-up.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Regional charity Gulf for Good (G4G) has announced its full line-up of exciting adventure challenges for 2009. Kicking off with a cycling expedition from Cambodia to Vietnam in March, to trekking the Himalayas and the Inca Trail, this year's challenges are the most varied yet in ...
Brazil fruit exports to the Middle East hit USD 16 million in 2008.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Brazil has become a favourite source of fruits for the Middle East, particularly in the health-conscious UAE. The country will showcase the products that have made it one of the three leading fruit producers in the world at "Flavours from Brasil," a major Brazilian food and ...
The AED 120 Million Cayan Business Centre is handed over.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Cayan Investment and Development -- one of the region's leading real estate developers -- has announced that its iconic Cayan Business Centre at TECOM on the Sheikh Zayed Road is completed and is in the process of handing over the offices to its owners. The hand over ...
Reinforced staff retention strategies vital for Middle Eastern companies to boost market competitiveness & profitability.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: A comprehensive study on workforce engagement and retention trends conducted by Manpower Middle East, a subsidiary of employment services group Manpower, reveals the urgency of adopting more effective employee retention programs to attain both competitiveness and profitability in ...
Print less, save more with powerful new family of Lexmark monochrome laser printers, MFPs.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Lexmark International today announced the new Lexmark 650 family of monochrome laser printers and multifunction products (MFPs), designed with advanced features to help optimize workflow, save money and reduce impact on the environment. "Lexmark's workflow solutions are ...
Media Plus Receives the Lion's Share of Golden Awards at the Jordan Web Awards 2008.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Topping contestants in the majority of Gold Award categories, Media Plus, the leading Jordanian design house and animation studio, received a total of 12 awards for its various web designs An initiative of Mediascope, the Jordan Web Awards was launched in 2006 with ...
emirates nbd launches the first 0% interest installment plan.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Emirates NBD, the region's largest banking group in terms of assets announces the launch of 'PLAN ZERO'- the first interest free program by Emirates NBD, following the success of its credit cards installment plan that offers the lowest interest rates. This new program ...
Management of Al-Manara Insurance Company enhances its efficiency with The Takaful Certificate.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Mr. Omar Hamed, Deputy General Manager of Al-Manara Insurance Company, was awarded The Takaful Certificate by JWZ Insurance Solutions, based in Bahrain, and approved by the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom. Mr. Mahmoud Hamdan, General Manager and ...
DSF & Mashreq Partner for the second year to launch Mashreq Sky Adventures 2009.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: To add to the glitz and glamour of the Dubai Shopping Festival, Mashreq and DSF have teamed up to bring the best in aviation adventure sports for the second year in a row by launching the Mashreq Sky Adventure 2009. Mashreq Sky Adventures is an aerial spectacular event that will ...
LG Electronics Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Results.(Financial report)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: LG Electronics (LGE), a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, announced the unaudited consolidated earnings results of the three-month period ending December 31, 2008. Sales and Profit In the fourth quarter of 2008, sales and operating ...
'Shrink-A-Bottle' campaign at the Al Ain Aerobatic Show receives accolades.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: As part of its pursuit of spreading the message to reduce, reuse and recycle, Al Ain Mineral Water Company (P.J.S.C.) - the fully owned and operated entity of Abu Dhabi-based AGTHIA Group P.J.S.C --the proud sponsor of the Al Ain Aerobatic Show has installed a bottle shrinking ...
Olmert threats with "fierce and disproportionate" response to rockets.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: During Sunday's Israeli cabinet meeting, and after Palestinian militants fired at least four Qassam rockets from the Gaza Strip into the western Negev, the During Sunday's Israeli cabinet meeting, and after Palestinian militants fired at least four Qassam rockets from ...
Olmert threatens with "fierce and disproportionate" response to rockets.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: During Sunday's Israeli cabinet meeting, and after Palestinian militants fired at least four Qassam rockets from the Gaza Strip into the western Negev, the During Sunday's Israeli cabinet meeting, and after Palestinian militants fired at least four Qassam rockets from ...
Iran: FM has no plans to meet senior U.S. officials.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Iran's official news agency said the country's foreign minister has no plans to meet with U.S. officials during a security conference this month in Munich Iran's official news agency said the country's foreign minister has no plans to meet with U.S. officials during a ...
HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH MAKTOUM BIN MOHAMMED ATTENDS.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: * No. 1 in Global MBA Rankings * Ushering a new era in the region's professional education sector HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH MAKTOUM BIN MOHAMMED ATTENDS LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY IN DIFC * No. 1 in Global MBA Rankings* Ushering a new ...
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC Records AED 148.22 Million Net Profit, an Increase by 27.73% for 2008.(Financial report)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: (ME NewsWire): Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (DFM: GULFNAV) the regional's leader in Maritime and Shipping Services has announced a record net profit of AED 148.22 Million for the year ended on December 31, 2008 Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC Records AED 148.22 Million Net ...
Trainings and seminars best held at hotels.(Samaya Hotel Deira )
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Samaya Hotel Deira offers utmost privacy and comfort in its meeting rooms "Conducting your company's training or seminar outside your office is the best way to avoid distractions and get the optimum out of the participants Trainings and seminars best held at ...
Message of HE Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of DIFC and Vice Chairman of the Central Bank of the UAE on the Occasion of the First Anniversary.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: I offer my congratulations to HH Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the completion of a successful year as the Deputy Ruler of Dubai Message of HE Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of DIFC and Vice Chairman of the Central Bank of the UAE on the Occasion ...
Message of HE Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Vice Chairman of the UAE Central Bank on the occasion.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: I offer my warmest congratulations to HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the completion of a year since being appointed as Crown Prince of Dubai. Message of HE Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Vice ...
Dubai Investments reports net profit of AED 1.56 billion for the year ended 31 December 2008.(Financial report)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai Investments PJSC ("DI") reported its results for the year ended 31 December 2008 ('the year"), with consolidated total income of AED 4.41 billion Dubai Investments reports net profit of AED 1.56 billion for the year ended 31 December 2008 Dubai ...
Dubai Customs delegation visits UK Customs.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: a delegation from Dubai Customs visited the UK during the period from 11 to 16 January 2009 in response to an invitation from UK Customs. The visit, which comes within the framework of joint cooperation, aimed at exchange of expertise between the two organizations, ...
Uno Dos Tres, children all smiles to meet Latina favourite Dora at Babyshop, MOE.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Babyshop, the leading regional retailer of children's toys, fashion clothing, nursery furniture, baby basics and much more for children, launched the educational 'Dora, The Explorer' cartoon series in its stores across the region along with Nickleodeon DVDs such as Spongebob ...
Sugar Sammy delights audiences at Comedy CafE[umlaut].
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Canada based Indian comedian Sugar Sammy left audiences laughing for quite some time after his show in an evening filled with harmless sarcasm and raptures of laughter throughout. The renowned comedian performed at The Walk at JBR on Saturday, January 31, as part of DSF 2009. The ...
Dubai Chamber-organised seminar puts the spotlight on Green Buildings.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) in partnership with the Emirates Green Building Council Middle East organized a seminar and networking event called 'Green Buildings -- Fact or Fiction?' at its premises on Thursday. Dubai ...
Emirates A380 En Route to Sydney and Auckland.(Emirates Airline)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Emirates Airline notched up yet another first today as it operated the world's first A380 commercial service from Dubai to Australia and New Zealand. Sydney and Auckland became the third and fourth destinations to join Emirates' rapidly-expanding A380 network. Emirates ...
Emirates Receives Prestigious Accolade For In-Flight Catering.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Emirates has been awarded 'Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier Middle East 2008' at the Pax International Magazine Readership Awards 2008. The award, voted by readers of Pax International Magazine, is highly competitive with airlines from across the region competing in the ...
Snuggle your baby to snooze with babyshop's new "Kit for Kids".(Babyshop)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Newly-borns and little ones can now nestle soundly with Kit for kids -- innovative sleeping kit solutions, launched exclusively at Babyshop. Bearing in mind a child's safety and comfort, the regional leader for children's needs, Babyshop, has launched this important product ...
Less Than One Month Left to Apply for the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) announces today that there is less than one month left for eligible nominees to apply for the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement (KAAYIA). Prospective applicants can visit the KAAYIA website (www.KAAYIA.org) ...
T. Gargour & Fils Co. Supports the Kingdom's First Neurosurgery Conference and Holds Internal Fund Raising Campaign in Relief of Gaza.(Conference news)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: In utter commitment to its national spirit and community development, T. Gargour & Fils Co. commenced its philanthropic activities for 2009 by supporting a Neurosurgery conference organized by The World International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) in collaboration ...
Global Banking Corporation Team Undergo Specialized Training Program.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Global Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c) ("GBCORP") one of the leading Islamic investment banks is pleased to announce that members from its Wealth Management & Investment Placement Team (IPT) and Investment Banking divisions attended an advanced specialized training course earlier ...
Global Investment House.
Feb 01, 2009 ... Summary: Global Investment House -- searching for fast runners -- Kuwait -The Kuwait Stock Exchange is going through one of its worst crises ever. Since the beginning of the crisis, stock prices have been dropping at a fast pace and wealth has been disappearing right in front of investor's ...
Al Rayan Investment increases its capital to AED 452m and doubles its profit to AED 183m in 2008.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: The Chairman of the board of Abu Dhabi based investment company, Al Rayan Investment, Mr Fardan Hassan Al Fardan, today announced that the company had successfully increased its operating capital by 10% owing to profits achieved in 2008. Al Rayan Investment increases ...
Israel vows more Gaza Strip attacks after targets bombed.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Israel threatened more strikes against Hamas on Monday hours after aircraft bombed Gaza Strip in response to new rocket. Israeli aircraft late on Sunday targeted an empty police station in central Gaza and some seven tunnels along the Gaza Strip's southern border with Egypt, ...
Israel vows more Gaza Strip attacks after one Palestinian killed.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Israel threatened more strikes against Hamas on Monday hours after aircraft bombed Gaza Strip in response to new rocket. Israeli aircraft late on Sunday targeted an empty police station in central Gaza and some seven tunnels along the Gaza Strip's southern border with Egypt, ...
Al Majid Motors staff donates blood for thalassemia patients.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Kia, represented in the UAE by Al Majid Motors Co., yesterday took part in a major blood donation campaign in support of thalassemia patients and the Al Wasel Hospital. Al Majid Motors staff donates blood for thalassemia patients Kia, represented in the UAE ...
Royal jet seeks next generation of UAE nationals at Tawdheef.(United Arab Emirates)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Royal Jet, the UAE based, international luxury executive flight services company, chaired by H.E. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, is furthering its commitment to Emiratisation by participating in Tawdheef 2009 - the main forum in the Abu Dhabi Emirate for recruitment, ...
Jumeirah "family" has been so good for me, says teenage star who feels at home in Dubai.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: New Dubai Desert Classic champion Rory McIlroy has the golfing world at his feet, with all kinds of riches and success lying ahead after his first professional tournament win on "home" territory. Jumeirah "family" has been so good for me, says teenage star who feels at ...
GAC Appoints New Managers to boost Global Logistics Business.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: The GAC shipping, logistics and marine services Group has made two new appointments to strengthen its global logistics activities. John Faulds is named GAC Logistics' Global Account Manager, based in Bangkok. He brings to his new role a wealth of logistics expertise ...
Kuwait transportation minister opens Bahrain pavilion at Infoconnect 2009.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: The Bahrain pavilion at the 28th Kuwait Exhibit for Information & Communication Technology (InfoConnect 2009) was officially opened by H.E. Nabeel Khalaf bin Salamah, Kuwait Transportation Minister and Electricity & Water Minister. The exhibit, which is held from the 1st to the ...
Arab Thought Foundation Eighth Annual Conference.(Conference notes)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: As part of its annual efforts and in keeping with ATF goals of excellence in all its endeavors the ATF eighth annual conference (FIKR8), welcomes to its annual brainstorming discussion. The ATF has gathered some of the best minds in the Arab region, for a deep and meaningful ...
Bahrain International Exhibition Centre - Booth P5.(Company overview)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Double-TakeA Software (NASDAQ: DBTK), a leading provider of affordable software to move, protect, recover and flexibly run workloads in both physical and virtual environments, is pleased to announce its presence at MEFTEC 2009, the world's premier financial technology event taking ...
As part of DSF offers, Dubai Ladies Club organizes a "Wellness Day".(Dubai Shopping Festival)(Brief article)
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: As part of DSF offers; Dubai Ladies Club, a member of the Dubai Women Establishment, is organizing a "Wellness Day" on Sunday 15th February 2009 from 10am to 5pm. As part of DSF offers, Dubai Ladies Club organizes a "Wellness Day" As part of DSF offers; ...
Go for Gold this DSF with Jumbo.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Jumbo Electronics, the leading retailer in consumer electronics and technology, has rolled out an exciting promotion at this year's Dubai Shopping Festival, offering shoppers the opportunity to win Gold prizes and 10 Airline tickets, from Bahrain Air, everyday. Go for ...
Themed Forest Story show -- enchanting indeed.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: The Themed Forest Circus Show cannot be missed for more reasons than one -- it's a blast of acrobatic talent, gymnastic skill, precise timings, graceful balance and vibrant with colour and music. Brought to the audience by Total Concepts International, an established leader in the ...
Tehran Mayor grants honorary citizenship to Erdogan over Peres clash.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has granted honorary citizenship to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Teyyeb Erdogan in a symbolic gesture Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has granted honorary citizenship to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Teyyeb Erdogan in a symbolic ...
Syria to decide on peace talks after Israeli elections.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Syria is awaiting the outcome of the Israeli general election before deciding whether to renew indirect peace negotiations with Tel Aviv, Israel's Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told reporters on Monday. Syria is awaiting the outcome of the Israeli general election ...
Emirates Expands Its A380 Global Network.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Summary: Award-winning Emirates Airline notched up yet another first today as it operated the world's first A380 commercial service from Dubai to Australia and New Zealand. Sydney and Auckland became the third and fourth destinations to join Emirates' rapidly-expanding A380 network. ...