Albawaba.com back issues from April 2009:
Netanyahu takes office promising to seek "full peace".
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Benjamin Netanyahu, taking office as Israel's new leader late Tuesday, vowed to seek "full peace" with the Arab and Islamic world. Benjamin Netanyahu, taking office as Israel's new leader late Tuesday, vowed to seek "full peace" with the Arab and Islamic world. He told ...
The best of Italian wedding dress design at The Bride Show Dubai.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Some of Italy's most renowned bridal designers will touch down in the UAE next week to take part in The Bride Show Dubai for the first time, giving visitors a one off opportunity to buy exquisite dresses for their special day. The best of Italian wedding dress design at ...
State of the nations.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: There are several large problems that afflict the globe in a major way today, with the economy being the prime time concern receiving the vast majority of the governmental/corporate/media attention. Global climate change seems to have dropped off the mainstream media's agenda ....
ZOTAC Expands Low-Profile Product Lineup.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: ZOTAC International, an award winning manufacturing of graphics cards and motherboards, today unleashes a new high-performance graphics card fit for low-profile applications -- the new ZOTAC GeForceA 9600GT LP. The ZOTAC GeForceA 9600GT LP delivers intense 3D visuals and ...
Airport service quality top notch at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is the only airport in the Arab region to be named in the Airports Council International's (ACI) Airport Service Quality Survey. This accolade is testament to ADAC's commitment to create a customer-focused, world-class airport facility. ...
Etisalat Academy Announces Dates of First Dedicated Quad Play Conference.(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Etisalat Academy today announced that it will host a 2-day conference dedicated to covering issues related to next-generation service provision entitled 'Quad Play and Beyond' on May 13th - 14th at its Dubai campus. Etisalat and Alcatel Lucent are sponsoring the conference, ...
Abbas skeptical of new Israeli government.(Mahmud Abbas)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Wednesday that Israel's new Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "does not believe in peace" and urged world leaders to pile pressure on him. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Wednesday that Israel's new Prime Minister Benjamin ...
"CEO Middle East Awards" name ART'CEO as the Best in the Middle East.(Arab Radio and Television)(Abed Alaziz Yaman, chief executive officer)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Yamani : "This recognition is a testament to the dedication shown by the people of ART" Mr. Abed Alaziz Yaman, CEO of ART, has been awarded "The CEO of the Year" in media sector at this year's CEO Middle East --KSA awards. The award was presented by Mr. Walid Akawi, ...
Tracked by Spies and Informers.
Apr 01, 2009; ... By Julia A. Shearson* The February 26, 2009 revelation in the Los Angeles Times that FBI domestic intelligence informant and ex-convict Craig Monteilh and others were paid handsomely to spy on Muslim Americans in their houses of worship in Southern California should come as no ...
Netanyahu and the 'Future of the Peace Process'.
Apr 01, 2009 ... By Ramzy Baroud* It seems that the Palestinian-Israeli 'peace process' is in serious jeopardy. At least, this is the immediate impression one gleans from media reports from Israel. Unlike, Israel's Kadima and Labor party 'moderates', Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu ...
Sudanese President makes brief Saudi visit.(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for a brief pilgrimage Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for a brief pilgrimage, his latest trip abroad in defiance of an international arrest ...
March 2009: Lowest level of American deaths in Iraq.(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: The number of American soldiers killed by hostile action in Iraq declined in March to the lowest level since the 2003 invasion The number of American soldiers killed by hostile action in Iraq declined in March to the lowest level since the 2003 invasion, but total ...
Another round of Palestinian unity talks open.(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah started a third round of reconciliation talks on Wednesday in Cairo aimed at forging a possible unity government Rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah started a third round of reconciliation talks on Wednesday in Cairo aimed ...
Al Gharbia students return from educational trip in Spain.(Higher Colleges of Technology)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Nine students from the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) campuses in Madinat Zayed and Ruwais have just returned from their visit to Spain where they acted as envoys for the UAE and strengthened their cultural understanding of the Islamic and Arabic ties between the two ...
INJAZ Brings the Business World into Qatar's Classrooms.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs, 18 companies across Qatar have been partnering with INJAZ to deliver a series of courses focusing on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. For one hour each week over a three month period, ...
Al Faisaliah hotel, a rosewood hotel hosts the custodian of the two holy mosques for annual king Faisal international prize ceremony.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Riyadh's Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, has underlined its reputation as Saudi Arabia's leading special events and conference venue by staging the 31st King Faisal International Prize awards ceremony. Al Faisaliah hotel, a rosewood hotel hosts the custodian of ...
Cladding well underway for Al Fajer Properties.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Ninety days after announcing Aluminium and Glass orders worth AED 245 Million, cladding is well underway for Al Fajer Properties' (AFP) Jumeirah Business Center (JBC) flagship project in Dubai under its highly accelerated construction plan. Cladding well underway for Al ...
ArcSoft Launches ArcSoft SimHD,ao, for Upscaling Standard-Definition Files and DVD Videos to Near High-Definition Quality.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: ArcSoft, Inc. announced today the retail version of ArcSoft SimHD, a plug-in for ArcSoft TotalMediaao Theatre, its universal high-definition multimedia player. SimHD is ArcSoft's in-house upscaling technology, which simply brings most standard-definition video to near ...
Al Faisaliah Hotel, a Rosewood Hotel hosts the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for annual King Faisal International Prize ceremony.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Riyadh's Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, has underlined its reputation as Saudi Arabia's leading special events and conference venue by staging the 31st King Faisal International Prize awards ceremony. Al Faisaliah Hotel, a Rosewood Hotel hosts the Custodian of ...
Tackling high blood pressure in pregnant women.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: The screening for pre-eclampsia, or high blood pressure, in pregnant women is at an advanced stage within healthcare provision in the UAE. This is the view of Dr. Howaida Khair, Consultant O&G and Chief of Obstetrics, Tawam Hospital. She spoke at OBS-GYNE Exhibition and Congress ...
The Rug Company Opens its First UAE Store at the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Rug Company, the leading name in contemporary handmade rugs, has launched its first store within the UAE at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The 1668 sq ft store will be a key addition to the existing group of The Rug Company shops located around the world. ...
Brocade Service Could Help Reduce Billions in Data Centre Operations Costs.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Energy efficiency of IT equipment is beginning to drive purchasing decisions in the data centre; for example, $29 billion is spent annually just on server power and cooling according to industry research firm IDC*. Brocade Service Could Help Reduce Billions in Data ...
Dubai Courts becomes first governmental entity to require Emirates ID Card for all services and transactions.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai Courts has announced a new directive yesterday (Tuesday, March 31, 2009) that will make it mandatory for all UAE nationals to present their Emirates Identity Card to avail of services and conduct transactions that require ID proof. The new policy will take effect starting ...
Etisalat announces spectacular rewards for Football fans at the Etisalat Cup Finals.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Football fans in UAE have a reason to rejoice. Etisalat has announced exciting rewards for football fans attending the final match between Al Ain VS Al Wehda, to be held on Friday at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Besides enjoying the football live action, the fans ...
Extreme networks reduces cost through innovation.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Extreme Networks today announced a groundbreaking new initiative for businesses looking to improve the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their networks. By reducing costs through innovation, Extreme Networks is able to reduce costs associated with acquisition, support, and power ...
Computershare Establishes Office at the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Computershare, a leading global financial market services and technology provider for the securities industry, today announced that it has opened an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The new office will help the Nasdaq-listed company expand its presence in ...
Full Touch Screen Handsets are No Longer Untouchable with LG.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: LG Electronics (LG), a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, announces the launch of LG KP500 with an affordable introduction price never offered before. This attractively-priced full touch screen handset is complete with the latest touch technology and ...
United Yousef Naghi Service Division bags top LG award in Middle East and Africa.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: United Yousef M. Naghi Co. Ltd., one of the largest distributors of LG Electronics' home appliances and consumer electronics products in Saudi Arabia, today announced that its LG Service Division recently won the best Repair Turn Around Time (RTAT) Award for average 1.2 days in ...
Phonak Takes Hearing Instruments & FM Systems to the Next Level in MENA Region.(Phonak Inc.)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Phonak, the world's leading manufacturer of innovative hearing solutions recently held its regional conference for the company's business partners in the Middle East and North Africa from fifteen different countries. The conference, which was attended by regional managers and ...
One of Lebanon's earliest diplomats and AUB alum Nadim Dimechkie dies.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Nadim Dimechkie, one of Lebanon's first diplomats, an active AUB alumnus and former member of the AUB Board of Trustees, died early on March 31 succumbing to pneumonia. He was 88 years old. One of Lebanon's earliest diplomats and AUB alum Nadim Dimechkie dies ...
Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2009 / Mexico City / Mexico.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: A sell-out crowd of 43,000 FMX fans packed Mexico City's famous Plaza de Toros to experience a true sensation at the first stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2009. Freestyle motocross riders from eleven nations did battle in the biggest bullfighting ring in the world, with ...
GBCORP Congratulates the Bahrain 1 Racing Team for their Outstanding Performance.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Global Banking Corporation B.S.C (GBCORP) GBCORP congratulates the Bahrain 1 Racing team and wishes them good luck in the upcoming round of the Qatar championship. GBCORP Congratulates the Bahrain 1 Racing Team for their Outstanding Performance Global ...
Get gorgeous with Braun's beauty protection package.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Braun is offering you a beauty protection package. With Braun's Professional Ceramic Straighteners, you will not only achieve healthy straight hair of salon standards but will also receive a complementary heat resistant beauty case during the month of April!. Get ...
Gulf Bank Employees Attend Graduation Ceremony.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) held a graduation ceremony at the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry during March 2009, where Gulf Bank graduates from several training programs attended to accept their graduation certificates. Gulf Bank Employees Attend ...
H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum honours Danube as one of 'UAE's Top 20 Performers for 2008'.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General, Dubai Department of Information, has honoured Danube Building Materials, the leader in construction, building materials and shop fitting industries, as among the 'UAE's Top 20 Performers for 2008' at a ceremony held last ...
Top Heinz Global officials visit new Middle East Office.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Bill Johnson, Chairman, President and CEO of global food company H.J. Heinz was in Dubai recently to meet his Heinz Africa and Middle East team that has recently moved its office to Dubai Airport Free Zone. He was accompanied by Mr. Mike Milone, Senior Vice president and Mr. Steve ...
Hussein al Sayegh is the proud owner of number 1/24 special edition ford fiesta.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: The UAE exclusive charity auction for Number 1/24 of the hot new 2009 Fiesta Special Edition came to an end with Hussein Al Sayegh making the winning bid of AED63,000. Hussein al Sayegh is the proud owner of number 1/24 special edition ford fiesta * Unique ...
Injazat Data Systems signs Global Desktop Management contract with Etihad Airways.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Injazat Data Systems, the leading Information Technology and Business Process Managed Services provider in the region, has announced that it has signed a five-year contract to support the growing Global Desktop environment of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE. ...
Jotun Paints to highlight 'LADY Essentials' at 'The Bride Show 2009'.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Jotun Paints, one of the world's leading producers and suppliers of paints and coatings, has announced its participation at the upcoming 'The Bride Show - Dubai 2009', the largest wedding and fashion event in the country, slated to run from April 8 - 11, 2009 at the Dubai ...
Kuwait market gained 8.2% in March-2009.(Kuwait Stock Exchange)(Financial report)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Global Investment House " Global" - Kuwait Stock Exchange Market Performance For the Month of March 2009-The month of March was eventful in Kuwait on the political front, making its impact on trading activity on Kuwait Stock Exchange. Starting the month, the market reacted ...
LINK Development Presents Luxor Portal to the World.(Link Development Corp.)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Tourists anywhere in the world who wish to find out more about Luxor before their visit to this city of wonders can now avail of a wide range of online services and information with the launch of the Luxor portal, developed and designed by LINK Development in association with ...
Famous cruise ship "queen Victoria" docks in Dubai.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Local travel agents were taken on a tour of 'Queen Victoria,' the 90,000-ton cruise ship of Cunard Line, when she docked at Dubai's Port Rashid recently. The tour was organised by Cruise Master Middle East, the International Sales Agency of Cunard in the Middle East. ...
Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashed opens the first Child Care Centre at Dubai Customs.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: In a leading initiative, the first of its kind to implement the National Child Care standards, Shaikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, wife of HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) ...
* Global values Maridive stock at US$4.5/share and recommends a 'BUY' on the stock.(Company overview)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Summary: Maridive & Oil Services was established in 1978, as an Egyptian joint stock Company, headquartered in Port Said. On April 2008, Maridive stock was offered in an Initial Public Offering (IPO), where Maridive stock started trading as of May 5th, 2008 on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). ...
Peace Through Microfinance: Jews and Palestinians Unite to Empower Entrepreneurs in the Middle East.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the Palestinian territories, a new grassroots organization launched this week to promote economic opportunity and stability in the Middle East. On Thursday, February 5th, four University of Pennsylvania students and alumni unveiled ...
General Motors new CEO Fritz Henderson speaks exclusively to CNN.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: In his first week as president and chief executive officer of General Motors, Fritz Henderson expressed optimism that he can steer the company out of the economic rut in which it has stalled. General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson is hopeful the company's malaise won't be ...
Israel Swears In Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Installs New Government.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Election Expert Contacts (Israel-based, U.S.-based) Background on Benjamin Netanyahu, Avigdor Lieberman, Ehud Barak Eoe1/4Ao New Israeli government sworn in Tuesday Eoe1/4Ao Likud PM Netanyahu promises to remain a Eoe1/4Eopartner in peace" with the ...
UN chief: Israel committed to two-state solution.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday voiced hope that Israel's new right-wing government would continue to work on establishing an independent Palestinian state. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday voiced hope that Israel's new right-wing ...
jewels from the estate of umm kulthum to be sold at christie's in dubai.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Following the historic sale in Dubai last year of Umm Kulthum's pearl necklace for $1.4 million / AED 5.1 million, Christie's is proud to announce that a small group of her personal jewels will be offered at an auction of Jewels and Watches to be held on Tuesday, 28 April, 2009 at ...
Fujitsu Technology Solutions will drive transformation for Fujitsu.(Company overview)
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Today Fujitsu Siemens Computers becomes a 100 percent subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited and is renamed Fujitsu Technology Solutions (Holding) B.V. The new company is operating jointly with Fujitsu Services and a unified management under the Fujitsu brand. Both companies extend a ...
ZOTAC Expands GeForceA GTX 200 Series Lineup- New ZOTAC GeForce GTX 275 Series Delivers Best Performance Value.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: ZOTAC International, an award-winning manufacturer of high-performance graphics cards, today unleashes the latest addition to its GeForce GTX 200 series lineup -- the new ZOTAC GeForceA GTX 275 and GeForceA GTX 275 AMP! A Edition -- the latest generation of graphics cards that ...
Westcon Middle East inks strategic agreement for distribution of S2 Security Corporation's IP Integrated Security products.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Westcon ME, a leading value-added distributor of security, convergence, identification and infrastructure products and solutions for some of the top technology vendors, has signed a distribution agreement with S2 Security Corporation (headquartered in Massachusetts, USA) providing ...
MBRCLD hosts meeting between Reem Al Hashemi and Research Director of Singapore's leading public policy school.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), an innovative leadership foundation designed to develop future national leaders capable of promoting the sustainable development of Dubai, has recently hosted a meeting between H.E. Reem Al Hashemi, UAE Minister of ...
Leading Telecom Operators Participate in Annual EMC Telecom Summit for the Middle East, North-West Africa and Turkey.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Executives from the region's leading telecom operators today gathered at the Ciragan Kempinski Hotel, Istanbul for the sixth Annual EMC Telecom Summit for Middle East, North-West Africa and Turkey on the 1st -- 2nd April. The event is a forum for telecom operators to learn more ...
The Bahrain Society for Children with Behavioral and Communication Difficulties organizes 'Untangle Autism' conference.(Conference news)
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: The Bahrain Society for Children with Behavioral & Communication Difficulties is hosting a conference on the theme 'Untangle Autism. The conference being held at the Sheraton Hotel, Bahrain on April 2 - 4, 2009 aims to bring together educators, researchers, service providers and ...
DuPont introduces innovative NomexA On Demand,ao smart-fiber technology to better protect firefighters.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: DuPont, a market driven science-based products and services company, , recently unveiled its DuPontao NomexA On Demandao, a new patented smart-fiber technology that gives firefighters up to 20 percent more thermal performance when they encounter emergency conditions. DuPont's ...
Ruler of Dubai transforms Dubai eGovernment from initiative into full-fledged department.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai eGovernment has announced that it has recently conducted its historic first meeting of all Dubai eGovernment employees during which the general strategy and direction of the newly established government department were presented. . From being a government initiative, Dubai ...
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons attracted Emirati talent at Careers U.A.E 2009.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: House of Luxury brands and prestigious retailer 'Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons' showcased strong participation at Careers U.A.E. 2009, one of Dubai's prominent career fairs that enables talented UAE nationals from all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers representing ...
West Bank: Settler killed another wounded in axe attack.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: A Palestinian wielding an axe killed an Israeli youth and wounded a seven-year-old boy in an attack on Thursday in a Jewish settlement in the West Bank A Palestinian wielding an axe killed an Israeli youth and wounded a seven-year-old boy in an attack on Thursday in a ...
Assad: We will always support Hizbullah.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Syrian President Bashar Assad on Thursday defended his country's relationship with Hizbullah, and said that although Israel insists the ties must be severed for peace to materialize, Damascus would continue supporting the Shiite movement. Syrian President Bashar Assad ...
Israeli FM: No withdrawal from Golan Heights.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Israel's new Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman ruled out in an interview published on Thursday any withdrawal by the Jewish state from the Golan Heights in exchange for peace with Syria. Israel's new Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman ruled out in an interview ...
Andrew Martin, UK's second largest privately-owned Interiors house opens its First Mideast Store at Dubai International Financial Centre.
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Andrew Martin, the UK's second largest privately owned furniture and fabric house (after Designer's Guild) has launched its first store within the Middle East at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The 650 sq ft store will be a key addition to the existing group of ...
West Bank: Palestinian attacker uses axe to kill settler.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: A Palestinian wielding an axe killed an Israeli youth and wounded a seven-year-old boy in an attack on Thursday in a Jewish settlement in the West Bank A Palestinian wielding an axe killed an Israeli youth and wounded a seven-year-old boy in an attack on Thursday in a ...
Another round of Palestinian unity talks end without agreement.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2009 ... Summary: Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah on Thursday adjourned Egyptian-mediated reconciliation talks until later this month without reaching agreement, Palestinian officials said. Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah on Thursday adjourned Egyptian-mediated ...
Egypt: Baha'is flee homes after attacks.(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2009 ... Summary: Villagers attacked the homes of members of the tiny minority Baha'i faith with stones and firebombs in the south of Egypt this week, forcing families to flee for safety, rights groups said on Friday. Villagers attacked the homes of members of the tiny minority Baha'i ...