Albawaba.com back issues from June 2009:
Nancy does not intend on resigning.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The famous Lebanese artist Nancy Ajram revealed that she will return to work soon, after only taking 40 days off after giving birth to her baby girl Meela The famous Lebanese artist Nancy Ajram revealed that she will return to work soon, after only taking 40 days off ...
Rumors of Haifa's divorce "Don't deserve comment".(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Lebanese artist Haifa Wahbe said that circulating rumors stating that she has divorced her new husband Egyptian businessman Ahmad Abu Hashima are baseless and "don't deserve comment" The Lebanese artist Haifa Wahbe said that circulating rumors stating that she has ...
Amr Diab's newspaper sold out one hour after its release.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The famous Egyptian superstar Amr Diab's was thrilled to discover that the first edition of his new newspaper "Al Share'" (The Street) was sold out just one hour after its release The famous Egyptian superstar Amr Diab's was thrilled to discover that the first edition ...
George Wasoof's new album.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The great Syrian artist George Wasoof launched a new music album called "Allah Karim" (God Is Generous) The great Syrian artist George Wasoof launched a new music album called "Allah Karim" (God Is Generous). The new album includes seven new songs, "Al Saber ...
Shatha Hasoon sings "Melhim Barakat".
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The young Iraqi artist Shatha Hasoon just finished filming a music video clip for her new song "Low Alf Marah" (Even a Thousand Time) with the famous Lebanese musician Melhim Barakat The young Iraqi artist Shatha Hasoon just finished filming a music video clip for her ...
Palestinians wounded as settlers riot in West Bank.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: A group of 15 Palestinian workers on Monday said they were attacked by Israeli settlers in the northern West Bank. A group of 15 Palestinian workers on Monday said they were attacked by Israeli settlers in the northern West Bank. According to the AP, the Palestinians ...
Lebanon: Another colonel arrested on suspicion of spying for Israel.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Lebanon's security forces have detained an army colonel named Shahid Toumiyeh less than ten days after the arrest of Col. Mansour Diab on suspicion of spying for Israel, Lebanese media reported Monday. Lebanon's security forces have detained an army colonel named ...
Al Rajhi Financial Services Co. Issues an Investment Funds Guide.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... In the context of its contribution to increase investment awareness, Al Rajhi Financial Services Co. (ARFS) has recently issued an investment funds guide, a powerful and practical source that presents the investment funds concept, types and features. The guide also includes a simplified ...
Bahrain hosts un public administration network steering committee meeting.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: As part of the various activities of the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2009, Bahrain hosted a meeting of the United Nations eGovernement & mGovernment Knowledge Repository Steering Committee which was organized by the eGovernment Authority (eGA) in Bahrain. ...
3Com Launches H3C S5800, Industry's First 'Flex-Chassis' Enterprise Switch Series.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: As part of the recent global introduction of its H3C large-enterprise networking portfolio, 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) is introducing the industry's first "flex-chassis" enterprise switch family, the H3CA S5800 Series. The S5800 offers exceptional port density--up to 192 ...
AUBMC celebrates naming of Ras Beirut Street after AUB doctor who performed first open-heart surgery in region.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: An Ain Mreisseh street in Ras Beirut has been named after AUB Professor Emeritus Ibrahim Dagher, who had performed the first open-heart surgery in the region in 1958. The AUB Faculty of Medicine and the Medical Center celebrated the street dedication on May 30 during a ...
Key investment issues, trends & challenges explored at 3rd Saudi International Banking & Investment Conference.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Investment companies and experts discussed and debated on vital industry issues, trends and challenges during the 3rd Saudi International Banking & Investment Conference held recently at the Jeddah Hilton in the KSA. Key investment issues, trends & challenges explored ...
AlGhanim Selects TagStone As Strategic Technology Partner For New Workshop Processes.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: AlGhanim Automotive Group, one of the largest General Motors dealers in the Gulf region, has selected TagStone as its strategic business partner to assist with the development and enablement of the new business processes at its recently opened service centre, fully integrating the ...
Almasah Signs Main Contractor and Design Companies to Complete its Projects.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Almasah International Real Estate, a Dubai based real estate company, has appointed a consortium of contractors to complete the design and build of three of its projects - Cadi 4, Jouri 5 and Judi Palace. Almasah Signs Main Contractor and Design Companies to Complete ...
AUD MBA program, from strength to strength.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The School of Business Administration (SBA) at the American University in Dubai (AUD) is proud to announce the addition of two new concentrations to its MBA program: Management of Construction Enterprises and Health Care Management. AUD MBA program, from strength to ...
Avaya Announces Incentives for Nortel Channel Partners.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications systems, software and services, today announced a new program to attract Nortel resellers to the Avaya Business Partner program. New Nortel partners joining Avaya will be fast-tracked with programs and incentives to ...
Baume & Mercier launches new Hampton magnum xl with 52 diamonds.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Baume & Mercier announced the Middle East launch of Hampton magnum in white for the Middle Eastern Woman. Cut out for action and for leisure pursuits beneath the Atlantic sun, the avant-garde design and the powerful identity make it equally at ease in the city and at an evening ...
Canon Appoints PHD across EMEA.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Canon, the world-leader in imaging and business solutions, has announced today the appointment of PHD to manage its media planning and buying account across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The appointment of this pan-EMEA network further supports Canon's ...
Diyar Al Muharraq Sponsors Bahrain Businessmen Association's Monthly Meeting.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Bahrain Businessmen's Association 43rd meeting held yesterday (Sunday the 31st of May) at the Al Fanar Hall, Bahrain Exhibition Centre. The meeting was sponsored by Diyar Al Muharraq one of the largest mixed use developments in the Kingdom, in support of the ...
Aptec promotes e-Learning to develop Personal Skills.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Over 15 senior managers from Aptec Holdings Ltd, one of the region's largest technology distributors covering Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey & (English-speaking) sub-Saharan Africa, underwent and completed a special program to develop behavioural and soft skills related to each ...
Drive safe, save lives: Haad launches a road safety campaign in Abu Dhabi.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: As part of its efforts to educate the residents of Abu Dhabi, especially the younger generation, on the importance of safe driving, the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) today launched a road safety campaign across the emirate. The Road Safety campaign launched under the theme ...
Dubai Women Establishment discuss "Leading through transformational change" during Al-Emaratia Forum.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) will host the second Al-Emaratia forum for 2009 on Sunday, 31st May, as part of the DWE's U.A.E Women Leadership Program, in partnership with the "Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development" (MBRCLD). Dubai Women ...
Dubai World Statistics Department showcases growth of automotive sector at Automechanika Middle East 2009.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The automotive sector is a key driver of Dubai's non-oil economy and is growing in importance, according to Dubai World's Statistics Department, which has been closely monitoring the trend in the industry. Dubai World Statistics Department showcases growth of automotive ...
Leading Jordanian Company Integrated Technology Group showcases its innovative Educational Solutions at "eLearning Africa".(Conference notes)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: In its efforts to expand its offerings to new markets worldwide, Jordanian company Integrated Technology Group will be participating in the 4th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education, and Training "eLearning Africa" taking place this year in Senegal's capital ...
New survey from leading industry analyst firm shows EMC's it management customers among most satisfied in industry.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today reinforced its market leadership in automated IT management software as the company announced it received high marks for both its application dependency mapping and configuration ...
Emirates Launches Unbeatable Family Friendly Holiday Offer in Time for Dubai Summer Surprises.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Coinciding with their participation in Dubai Summer Surprises as a key sponsor for the twelfth edition of the summer extravaganza this year, Emirates has recently launched the 'Kids Go Free' promotion offering families from across the globe an incredible saving when they visit ...
Emirates scores double whammy with first-ever A380 services to Bangkok and Toronto.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Emirates scored a double whammy today as two of its A380 super jumbos jetted off from Dubai to the opposite ends of the globe, marking the aviation world's first A380 commercial services to Bangkok and Toronto. Emirates scores double whammy with first-ever A380 services ...
Extreme networks delivers simplicity and control for the Lan's outer edge.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Extreme Networks, Inc. announced network solutions that extend simplicity and management consistency beyond the wiring closet to the LAN's outer edge. The ReachNXTao 100-8t, an 8 port enterprise port extender, and enhanced EPICenterA 7.0 network management system, provide ...
Fiji Spoil Springboks' Party At Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Fiji gatecrashed South Africa's party at Murrayfield, beating the newly crowned IRB Sevens World Series champions 20-19 in a thrilling finale to the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens. Fiji Spoil Springboks' Party At Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens Fiji gatecrashed ...
Air France flight status update: No survivors expected.
Jun 01, 2009 ... An Air France plane that was reported missing over the Atlantic Ocean could have been hit by lightning, a spokesman for the French carrier said, according to Reuters. Earlier, Air France said the plane had reported an electrical fault via an automatic message that was sent after ...
Caribbean hurricane damage is also an opportunity for local utilities and for Spain's Abengoa.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Violent hurricanes which ripped through the Caribbean in recent years have caused widespread destruction of infrastructures, but rebuilding power grids allows utility companies to add valuable fiber-optic capacity to their network. Spanish company Abengoa is using this opportunity ...
Netanyahu: U.S. demand to halt construction at settlements "unreasonable".(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday rejected the Obama administration's demand to stop all construction activities in the West Bank settlements, claiming it was "unreasonable." Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday rejected the Obama administration's ...
Iraq death toll drops sharply in May 2009.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: A suicide bomber on Monday detonaed his car at a police checkpoint in Jalula, some 125 kilometers northeast of Baghdad, killing a child and injuring eight other people, an Iraqi police official said. A suicide bomber on Monday detonaed his car at a police checkpoint in ...
Khamenei warns of enemies' conspiracy.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday warned against enemies' conspiracy to disunite the Iranian nation and noted all should beware not to let the enemies materialize their schemes. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday ...
Fujitsu Technology Solutions wins Egypt's biggest contract issued by the MCIT.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Fujitsu Technology Solutions has provided more than ten thousand notebooks to Egypt's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) through what is the largest procurement tender to be floated by a government body in Egypt. The MCIT presented the notebooks to the ...
Demand for logistics spaces remains buoyant, says Ibrahim Al Janahi.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai's logistics industry continues to post robust growth compared to the rest of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, as confirmed by a recent report done by CB Richard Ellis Inc. Demand for logistics spaces remains buoyant, says Ibrahim Al Janahi ...
Dubai Government announces new pricing mechanism for Government services.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: The Department of Finance, Government of Dubai, announced today that it has begun to implement the requirements of the Royal Decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, regarding the review ...
Luminor marina automatic.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: New bracelets, new case sizes and innovative dials are the distinctive features of the two latest versions of the Luminor Marina Automatic: a range of models from the Contemporary Collection deriving from a special series made in the early 1990s and named after the Italian Navy. ...
NBK in Partnership with AUB launches an Exclusive High-level Training Program.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and highest rated bank in the Middle East, in partnership with American University of Beirut (AUB) and under the personal sponsorship of NBK Group Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim S. Dabdoub recently launched a high-level ...
Officine Panerai for Ferrari California.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: Three Ferraris in particular have helped to nourish the legend of the Prancing Horse: the GTO, the P4 and the California. These are the models most desired by collectors and for this reason they have commanded prices which no other automobile has managed to equal. ...
U C MAS Reaches Children in All Corners of the Kingdom.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: U C MAS is branching out across the Kingdom with 26 centers in 9 Jordanian cities and aims to continue expanding. U C MAS is a global mental development program available in 42 countries designed for children between the age of 4 and 12 to develop their latent mental power. In ...
C3 Card -- the leader in electronic Payroll solutions now has C3 Payroll card in full compliance with the Wages Protection System (WPS*).
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: C3 Card, the leader in Electronic Payroll Solutions today announced its full readiness to operate Payroll in the UAE electronically and in full compliance with the WPS, the Wages Protection System. C3 Card -- the leader in electronic Payroll solutions now has C3 ...
American Interfaith Camps and Elk Shoals United Methodist Camp to Host International Campers.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: American Interfaith Camps, Inc. (AIC) in association with The Peres Center for Peace and Elk Shoals United Methodist Camp is preparing their 2009 summer season interfaith camp program for youth of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths. This year's camps will have an ...
DP world Djazair backs marine environment initiative in Algeria.
Jun 01, 2009 ... Summary: DP World Djazair, a joint venture between global port operator DP World and the Algerian port authority, today launched "Clean Ports", a comprehensive marine clean-up effort. The initiative was jointly sponsored by DP World supplier Kone Cranes, a leading global manufacturer of ...
Arwa refuses to accept award from MEMA.(Brief article)
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Yemeni artist Arwa refused to accept the award that was given to her by the "Middle East Music Award" (MEMA) which is given out annually According to the London daily Elaph, the Yemeni artist Arwa refused to accept the award that was given to her by the "Middle East ...
Wafa Al Kilani gives birth in Italy.(Brief article)
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: The television co-host Wafa Al Kilani delivered her first baby girl last Friday May 22nd in an Italian hospital and she named the baby Judy The television co-host Wafa Al Kilani delivered her first baby girl last Friday May 22nd in an Italian hospital and she named the ...
Palestinian shot dead by Jewish gunman in Jerusalem.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: A Jewish gunman killed Palestinian man and seriously injured another man in a shooting spree in central Jerusalem early Tuesday, police said. A Jewish gunman killed Palestinian man and seriously injured another man in a shooting spree in central Jerusalem early Tuesday, ...
Obama sees "serious negotiations" between Israel and the Palestinians.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: U.S. President Barack Obama expressed confidence that Washington can help get "serious negotiations" between Israel and the Palestinians back on track U.S. President Barack Obama expressed confidence that Washington can help get "serious negotiations" between Israel and ...
Middle-East Executives spend an extra 11 hours a month online.
Jun 02, 2009 ... A study run by online business networking service www.MeettheBoss.com shows that Middle East executives are spending an extra 11 hours a month online sharing their professional experiences and learning from their peers. MeettheBoss surveyed 6,000 of its 27,000 Middle East members to ...
Jordanian pilot killed during military training flight.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: A Jordanian fighter jet crashed and its military pilot was killed during a routine training flight A Jordanian fighter jet crashed and its military pilot was killed during a routine training flight, a military spokesman said Tuesday. According to Jordan's Petra News ...
AirFrance plane crash - debris located; Five Lebanese feared dead.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: A C130 plane of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), which is involved in the searches of the missing Airbus A330 of AirFrance, located in the early hours of Tuesday debris of the plane in the Atlantic Ocean. A C130 plane of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), which is involved in ...
The best Arabic and western music on air.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Abu Dhabi Media Company, one of the fastest growing, multi-platform, media organisations in the region, today unveiled the future of commercial UAE radio with the launch of Star FM; a unique listening experience designed exclusively for young Arabs who embrace the local fusion of ...
AUB Announces Honorary Doctorate Recipients.(American University of Beirut )
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: The American University of Beirut announced today the candidates for four honorary doctorates to be awarded at a ceremony on campus, in Assembly Hall at noon on Commencement Day, June 27, 2009. This year's recipients are Kuwaiti Abdalatif Yousef Al-Hamad, Egyptian Farouk El-Baz, ...
A new director of sales and marketing Trudy Cook, joins Al Raha Beach Hotel.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: An Australian national, Trudy has over 22 years of hotel and resort experience in Australian, Asian, European and Middle Eastern markets. Trudy has held Senior Management positions (including four 5 Star Resort Pre-openings) with leading international hotel chains such as ...
Adobe and nvidia announce gpu acceleration for flash player.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: At Computex, NVIDIA (Nasdaq:NVDA), the inventor of the GPU, and Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) announced that they have been collaborating as part of the Open Screen Project to optimise and enable AdobeA FlashA Player, a key component of the Adobe Flash Platform, to ...
Agencies in UAE get together for a Google Day.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Google hosted a day for the top agencies in UAE, in an initiative to point businesses to the hotspots in online media. The event consisted of a two day session, attended by Google's AdWords team in UAE and over 100 digital media specialists representing the leading local and ...
Agility Lands Major Roles in Arts Productions.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Agility Fair and Events has recently secured contracts to manage logistics services for the Singapore Arts Festival and the world famous Cats musical during its production in Singapore and Hong Kong. Agility Lands Major Roles in Arts Productions Agility Fair ...
Al Qasba celebrates 'World Environment Day'.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: In line with its corporate social responsibility, and to mark the World Environment day on June 5th Al Qasba Development Project Authority announced that they will be organizing a two-day event on June 4th and 5th at Al Qasba to commemorate the occasion. Al Qasba ...
GAC Ship Lay-Up Solutions portfolio enhanced in partnership with Bibby Ship Management and DehuTech.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: The GAC Group has formed a strategic alliance with Bibby Ship Management and DehuTech AB to provide owners/operators and ship management companies with even more options under its GAC Ship Lay-Up Solutions (GLUS) service package. GAC Ship Lay-Up Solutions portfolio ...
Ali jaber voices the opinion of the arab world at beyond broadcast 2009 in los angeles.(Conference news)
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: The Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) at the American University in Dubai (AUD) is participating in the conference Beyond Broadcast 2009 (BB09), hosted by the USC Annenberg School for Communuication in Los Angeles. This 2 day conference will be held from June ...
Automechanika Middle East 2009 exhibitors express satisfaction at the international visitor turnout and the business potential of the show.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Automechanika Middle East in 2009 concluded on a positive note on Tuesday, (June 2, 2009) with international buyers turning out in big numbers from the GCC, the Middle East, Iran, Africa, CIS, India, and many more countries. Automechanika Middle East 2009 exhibitors ...
Swine flu - first case detected in Egypt.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Egypt has detected its first case of the swine flu virus in a 12-year-old American girl, a Cairo-based official at the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday Egypt has detected its first case of the swine flu virus in a 12-year-old American girl, a Cairo-based ...
Strong presence of top quality international professional visitors confirms success of DOMOTEX Middle East 2009.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, organisers of the recently concluded DOMOTEX Middle East 2009, the only dedicated carpets and floor coverings exhibition in the MENA region, has announced that visitor and exhibitor response has shattered pre-event expectations. The majority of the ...
Dubai Courts introduces special manual to ensure better understanding of various court procedures.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai Courts has revealed that it is planning to distribute this week its updated manual of applications and services related to the courts, among all government and semi-government departments in Dubai, in addition to universities, law schools, concerned legal authorities and ...
Dubai Customs launches the Customer Service Charter.
Jun 02, 2009 ... Summary: Dubai Customs has launched the improved Customer Service Charter inline with its continuous efforts to develop and to provide its clients with a high quality of services. This charter was launched during a ceremony the Department held in its headquarters on Sunday morning, May ...