Middle East back issues from September 2006:
SanDisk Introduces Sansa c200 MP3 Player with Color Screen, Card Slot and 2-gigabyte Capacity for under $100.
Sep 01, 2006 ... SanDisk[R] Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced the Sansa(tm) c200 series, a stylish flash memory-based MP3 player that is loaded with high-end features -- such as a bright LCD color screen and a microSD(tm) expansion slot - and smashes the $100* price threshold for a 2-gigabyte (GB) ...
EMIRATES BEGINS BEIJING ROUTE.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Emirates' first flight to Beijing winged its way on schedule this morning, heralding the start of its daily non-stop services to the city and connecting the world to one of the fastest-growing economies on the planet. Flight EK306, captained by Capt Finn Zwager, Deputy Chief ...
Etihad's New Loyalty Programme Receives Overwhelming Global Response in First 24 Hours.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Etihad Guest, the new loyalty programme from Etihad Airways, has received nearly 3,000 global applications for membership inside the programme's first 24 hours, a clear indication that the pioneering airline is in touch with the thinking of today's discerning international travellers. ...
Samsung's new Ultra Edition mobile phones.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Samsung announced in Dubai, on July 20, 2006, its mobile phone business strategy by launching the new Ultra Edition line-up of slim, smart and powerful mobile phones in the Middle East. "Samsung's vision for "mobile communications" is to place a unique but simple central communications, ...
Hannan Turk surrounded by rumors.(Brief article)
Sep 02, 2006 ... Wearing the Islamic headdress, the Hijab, has not protected young Egyptian actor Hannan Turk from the tabloids. The latest rumor circulating about the star was that she was forced to remove her Hijab in order to continue shooting the remaining scenes of her upcoming film. Hannan ...
Alissa donates to Lebanon.(Brief article)
Sep 02, 2006 ... After canceling all performances this summer season due to the ongoing Israeli attacks, Lebanese singer Alissa has announced that proceeds from the first concert she will hold once the war is over will be donated to Lebanon. She will have the money transferred to a charity ...
Israel outraged by Shabaan Abdul Rahim.(Brief article)
Sep 02, 2006 ... The Israeli embassy in Cairo Egypt has submitted a complaint to the Egyptian Ministry of Interior opposing the new song by Egyptian folk singer Shabaan Abdul Rahim titled "Asaker" (Soldiers), that strongly reprimands Israel for waging a ruthless war against the Lebanese people. ...
Mariam Fares sings in Egypt.(Brief article)
Sep 02, 2006 ... Lebanese singer Mariam Fares has resumed her regular schedule of performances now that the war between Israel and Lebanon has ended. The singer cancelled all prescheduled concerts during the conflict out of respect for the Lebanese people. The first concert Mariam will hold is ...
Dina may be suffering from a serious illness.(Brief article)
Sep 02, 2006 ... Rumors in the Egyptian entertainment community claim that controversial belly dancer Dina is suffering from a serious illness. The dancer suddenly fainted on the set of her upcoming television drama and was admitted to a hospital. The director and producer of the drama have ...
DAMAC Properties connducts substantial sales at "The Heights".
Sep 03, 2006 ... Luxury lifestyle provider and the region's leading private sector developer, DAMAC Properties, conducted substantial sales to Jordanians and nationals from several countries throughout the globe at "The Heights", its iconic US120 Million real estate undertaking that was unveiled within the ...
Qatari Diar selects MICE Group Plc as Global Exhibitions Partner.
Sep 03, 2006 ... Qatari Diar - a major global force in real estate investment - has appointed MICE Group Plc to develop a state-of-the-art, 3D exhibition environment, which will represent the company's vision at distinguished international exhibitions in the Middle East and Europe throughout the remainder ...
GE showcases innovation expertise at Qatar Science & Technology Park expo.
Sep 03, 2006 ... Global technology, media and financial services company General Electric (GE) will highlight the cutting edge innovation capabilities of its businesses at the high-profile Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) Explore QSTP exhibition being held on September 4 and 5, 2006, at The ...
Dubai: Land deals last week.(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2006 ... The total value of land transactions in Dubai last week peaked at Dhs965.23 millions, of which sales exceeded Dhs670 million. The total value of mortgages during the period was Dhs295.51 million, according to the Land Department. A total of 47 sale transactions were registered ...
Qatar: New building planned for Labour Department.(Ministry of Civil Service Affairs and Housing)(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2006 ... The Ministry of Civil Service Affairs and Housing is planning to set up new premises for the Labour Department, according to a report issued by the Ministry. The report has ...
Princess Sumaya University for Technology Receives the Mayor of Amman.
Sep 03, 2006 ... His Excellency. Mr. Omar Al Ma'ani, Mayor of Amman, recently visited the Princess Sumaya University of Technology (PSUT). He was received by Professor Hisham Ghassib, President of PSUT, Deans from several faculties, and the Consultant of PSUT's Head of Board of Trustees. The ...
Emirates Bank Offers Its Customers The Chance To Triple Their Salary.
Sep 03, 2006 ... Emirates Bank continues to offer its customers a variety of exciting promotions. "Transfer Your Salary and Win Twice Your Salary Back" is a promotion being run from September 2nd to October 31st, 2006 after proving very successful and popular with a number of very happy meSELECT GOLD/ ...
Cinnabon Launches New Chocobon Bites in Jordan.(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2006 ... Cinnabon, World Famous Cinnamon Rolls, recently announced the launch of its newest addition to its ever-expanding menu of mouthwatering delights in Jordan, the Chocobon Bites, a bite-sized version of its chocolate flavored Chocobon. The warm dough, filled with a warm and rich ...
Syscom Emirates appoints Al Babtain Group as Distributor in Kuwait.
Sep 03, 2006 ... Syscom Emirates LLC, a subsidiary of M'sharie Venture Capital which is wholly owned by Dubai Investments, has announced the appointment of Abdul Aziz S. Al-Babtain & Sons Co. (BEC) as its Distributor in Kuwait for the complete range of Syscom products including Customer Premises Equipment ...
Large Array of Accessories - from Headphones to Speaker Systems - Announced for SanDisk's Sansa MP3 Players.
Sep 03, 2006 ... Creating a comprehensive user experience for its Sansa(tm) portable media players, SanDisk[R] Corporation today announced that seven companies will offer a variety of Sansa licensed accessories under a new Made for Sansa program. These include speaker docks, travel cases, headphones, ...
GIB ARRANGES US$ 136 MILLION REFINANCING FOR "ENERGY SPRING".(Gulf International Bank)(Energy Spring LNG Carrier S.A.)
Sep 03, 2006 ... Gulf International Bank (GIB) has arranged a US$ 136 million loan for Energy Spring LNG Carrier S.A., a joint venture equally owned by Oman Shipping Company (OSC) and Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. The loan agreement was signed in Oman on 30 August 2006. GIB is the original mandated lead ...
Deyaar announces launch of new residential tower on Sheikh Zayed Road.(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2006 ... Deyaar, the region's leading real estate developer and wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has announced that its new freehold residential project being built in the Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media (TECOM) free zone along the emirate's main Sheikh Zayed Road offers an ...
DSL Exhibitions Worldwide Property Show revisits Dubai and Bahrain.
Sep 03, 2006 ... DSL Exhibitions, the International Property Exhibitions company, has announced that the popular Worldwide Property Show will return to Dubai and Bahrain during November 2006, bringing in over 60 international exhibitors showcasing a variety of new projects to a booming regional market. ...
53rd Damascus International Fair opens.
Sep 03, 2006 ... The 53rd Damascus International Fair opened Sunday (September 03, 2006), with the participation of countries from all over the world. The Damascus International Fair is one of the main channels of activating and invigorating the economy in the field of international trade exchange. ...
Starck and Hitchcox Design Company Refuses to Settle for 'Anything Less Than the Best'.(Galadari Investment Office)(YOO by Starck)
Sep 03, 2006 ... Following the recent announcement that YOO - the brainchild of world renowned designer Philippe Starck and property developer John Hitchcox - is to make its first venture into the GCC through a partnership with Galadari Investment Office (GIO) and the much anticipated formation of the G ...
VIABLE PROJECTS TO UNDERPIN REGIONAL ICT STRATEGY.(Information & communications technology )
Sep 03, 2006 ... Dr. Abd El-Rahman Sabry, Director of ICT for the League of Arab States, today stressed the importance of implementing 19 viable projects passed under UN Summit Resolution No. 214, in Amman Jordan. The endorsement of the Arab strategy document for the society of (ICT) was approved and the ...
SriLankan Airlines celebrates Onam Festival onboard.
Sep 03, 2006 ... Kerala residents flying home from the Middle East onboard SriLankan Airlines are in for a treat on September 5 2006, as the airline will serve Payasam, a sweet and tempting porridge, to celebrate Onam, Kerala's most popular festival. "India is a big part of the SriLankan ...
FORD CONCEPTS WIN FOUR DETROIT AWARDS.(Ford Motor Co.)(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2006 ... Ford Motor Company's designers have earned more plaudits from top automotive journalists in the US. Ford car brands won four out of the six awards for the best concept vehicles of 2006 at the recent Ward's Auto Interiors Show in Detroit. The Reflex 'subcompact' sports car won ...
Nokia's EMEA Enterprise Mobility Roadshow kicks off.(Europe Middle East Africa)
Sep 03, 2006 ... Nokia, the global leader in mobile communications, today kicked off its first ever Nokia Enterprise Mobility Solutions Roadshow in Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) in Dubai, UAE. The event, held at at Grosvenor House Hotel, was conducted by senior executives from Nokia's Enterprise ...
DUBAI HOSTS INAUGURAL TRAVEL CATERING EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE.
Sep 03, 2006 ... With a higher volume of travellers visiting and passing through the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) than ever before, international catering companies believe the region is ripe for sustained investment, according to experts gathering for a major international exhibition and ...
DAMAC PROPERTIES CONDUCTS SUBSTANTIAL SALES AT "THE HEIGHTS".
Sep 03, 2006 ... Luxury lifestyle provider and the region's leading private sector developer, DAMAC Properties, conducted substantial sales to Jordanians and nationals from several countries throughout the globe at "The Heights", its iconic US120 Million real estate undertaking that was unveiled within the ...
EDI acquires first advanced driving simulators in Dubai.(Emirates Driving Institute)
Sep 03, 2006 ... Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) has become the first driver training institute in Dubai to acquire advanced driving simulators which can recreate authentic real-life driving situations for trainees. These computerised driver training aids from Germany can simulate all sorts of driving ...
GCC: Regional advertising market expected to grow.
Sep 04, 2006 ... A GCC advertising expert has predicted that the volume of the regional advertising market will witness a record increase over the coming years. He attributed this prediction to the huge projects planned for Saudi Arabia, which are estimated at US$ 300 billion. Advertising expert Faisal ...
Dubai: Jumeirah Wave Business Towers launched.(Aspire Real Estate )(High Rise Real Estate )
Sep 04, 2006 ... Aspire Real Estate and High Rise Real Estate both have launched Jumeirah Wave Business Towers a new landmark commercial development in Jumeirah Village. Valued at One billion Dirhams the Jumeirah Wave Business Towers comprises 40 floors of commercial real estate. The Tower I of the ...
A One Billion Dirham commercial development - Jumeirah Wave Business Towers launched in Jumeirah Village South.(Aspire Real Estate )(High Rise Real Estate )
Sep 04, 2006 ... ( Dubai 3rd September 2006 ) : Aspire Real Estate and High Rise Real Estate both leading forces in the Dubai property development market have launched Jumeirah Wave Business Towers a new landmark commercial development in Jumeirah Village. Valued at One billion Dirhams the Jumeirah Wave ...
Red Bull Air Race in Longleat cancelled due to high winds.
Sep 04, 2006 ... Today's Red Bull Air Race in Longleat, England, was unfortunately cancelled due to high winds. The cancellation means Friday's qualifying results will be used as the official Longleat race results, making British pilot Paul Bonhomme the official winner of the 7th leg of the Red Bull Air ...
Abraaj Capital to become the largest single shareholder of the leading investment bank EFG- Hermes Holding.
Sep 04, 2006 ... At an Extraordinary General Meeting today, the shareholders of EFG-Hermes approved the subscription to 25% of EFG-Hermes Holding stock by Abraaj Capital. The resolution received a 99.9% endorsement. With this deal, Abraaj Capital will become the single largest shareholder in EFG-Hermes and ...
HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal announces launch of Arab Thought Foundation Fifth Conference (Fikr 5) website.
Sep 04, 2006 ... His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Faisal, president of the Arab Thought Foundation, yesterday announced the launch of the conference's official website, www.arabstrategies.org. The launch took place in HH Prince Khalid's office in Riyadh, in presence of His Royal Highness Prince Bandar ...
Emirates Bank Ties Up Once Again With Cellucom to Send its mePERSONAL Loan Customers Shopping For Free.(Cellucom)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Emirates Bank once again, tied up with Cellucom to give its mePERSONAL Loan customers free shopping at Cellucom after the promotion proved very successful in the first half of the year. Any new customer qualifying for a mePERSONAL Loan will be eligible to get Free shopping at Cellucom ...
NATIONAL BIAS A PROBLEM IN MIDDLE EAST RECRUITMENT, SAYS BAYT.COM SURVEY.
Sep 04, 2006 ... Bias based on nationality is a problem in the GCC workplace, according to Bayt.com, the leading online recruitment company in the Middle East. More than half of respondents to a recent Bayt.com poll claimed their nationality was an obstacle to getting hired, and 40 per cent of ...
DUBAI MERCANTILE EXCHANGE UNVEILS INITIAL PLANS.
Sep 04, 2006 ... The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME) today announced plans for its membership structure and the criteria that will be used to attract and establish a mix of local, regional and international market participants on the trading floor of the new electronic exchange. Speaking ...
First dinosaur for Restless Planet.(Restless Planet)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Restless Planet, the DHS 1.1 billion world class dinosaur theme park at City of Arabia have taken delivery of their very first dinosaur. The Tyrannosaurus Rex, giant of the dinosaur world, was constructed in Japan by Kokoro Dreams who are the leaders in animatronics and partners with the ...
AXA RANKS 15th IN THE FORTUNE 500 LIST.(Company rankings)
Sep 04, 2006 ... AXA makes it to the Fortune 500's list again this year ranking in 15th place overall, and is third among financial services companies, ING (11th) and Citigroup (12th). In the Fortune's Europe's Top 50 AXA comes in at 5th place among European companies and in second place among French ...
Abraaj Capital to become largest single shareholder of EFG- Hermes Holding.
Sep 04, 2006 ... At an Extraordinary General Meeting, the shareholders of EFG-Hermes approved the subscription to 25% of EFG-Hermes Holding stock by Capital. The resolution received a 99.9% endorsement. With this deal, Abraaj Capital will become the single largest shareholder in EFG-Hermes and will have ...
The MTC Group continues its Support of Iraq Telecommunications development.(MTC Atheer participates in Iraq06Telecoms Conference )
Sep 04, 2006 ... MTC Atheer, the Iraqi wireless network operator managed by MTC Group, will participate, as a Gold Sponsor, in the forthcoming Iraq06Telecoms Conference organised by the Ministry of Telecommunications and the CWC Group.. The conference will showcase presentations on business development ...
XPress Telecommunications Announces Attractive Handset Offer.(Motorola i450 and Motorola i835 marketed in United Kingdom)(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... XPress Telecommunications, Jordan's exclusive iDEN provider of wireless and mobile technology, is now making its services more accessible to both existing and potential subscribers across the Kingdom by offering its new handsets offer at extremely competitive prices. XPress is ...
Saudi Arabia: Mobily awards Huawei HSDPA commercial contract.(high speed downlink packet access construction contract awarded to Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia's Mobily for the construction of an UMTS network. According to the contract, Huawei will ...
Microsoft takes to the road with improved business solutions, sneak peeks at new Office, Vista operating systems.
Sep 04, 2006 ... Microsoft Gulf today kicked off a five-nation GCC road show to help businesses and organizations in the region create secure, robust and efficient IT infrastructures. The Microsoft Technet & MSDN Road Show 2006 will visit the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, showing IT professionals ...
Middle East logistics companies face quality, time and cost efficiency challenges, says CMCS.
Sep 04, 2006 ... Collaboration Management and Control Solutions (CMCS), the leading provider of project portfolio information management in the Middle East, today stated that Logistics companies in the Middle East are facing the challenge of establishing reliable and repeatable logistic processes needed to ...
Top Gamers go head-to-head at the Connect 3D Clanmasters competition, featuring ATI Technology.
Sep 04, 2006 ... ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX: ATY, NASDAQ: ATYT), a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics, PC platform technologies and digital media silicon solutions, together with graphics card manufacturer Connect3D, hosted a thrilling, fast-paced competition using the ...
GULF AIR TURKEY OFFICE BEATS 20-YEAR SALES RECORD.
Sep 04, 2006 ... The summer is not over yet but Gulf Air Turkey office can already credit itself for the best summer ever in its 20 year history with record sales. During the month of July and the first half of August Gulf Air Turkey office recorded a sales increase of 190 per cent over the same ...
Arab Instrumentation and Automation seeks to address HSE technology needs in energy sector.(Yokogawa Middle East)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Arab Instrumentation and Automation (AIA), an Oil & Gas Show event, is bringing focus to bear on Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues in oil and gas extraction, treatment and refinement. AIA will bring a comprehensive portfolio of failsafe manufacturers, safety equipment ...
NISSAN SU-LEV RATIO CLIMBS TO 80% OF JAPAN SALES.
Sep 04, 2006 ... Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. recently announced that the ratio of its Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SU-LEVs) reached 80% of its total Japan sales in May with 13 models certified as SU-LEVs. SU-LEVs are vehicles that have achieved a top-level four-star status with 75% or less ...
DAMAC PROPERTIES CONDUCTS SUBSTANTIAL SALES AT "THE HEIGHTS".
Sep 04, 2006 ... Luxury lifestyle provider and the region's leading private sector developer, DAMAC Properties, conducted substantial sales to Jordanians and nationals from several countries throughout the globe at "The Heights", its iconic US120 Million real estate undertaking that was unveiled within the ...
Saudis top guest bookings in Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates.
Sep 04, 2006 ... Traditionally constituting the highest number of travellers in the region, the Saudis did not disappoint as they topped guest bookings this season at the newly opened Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. Michael Henssler, General Manager, excitedly shared the information that the luxury ...
National bias a problem in Middle East recruitment, says new survey.(Bayt.com)(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Bias based on nationality is a problem in the GCC workplace, according to Bayt.com, the leading online recruitment company in the Middle East. More than half of respondents to a recent Bayt.com poll claimed their nationality was an obstacle to getting hired, and 40 per cent of ...
AED 6.5 billion Addax Port project at 27% sold.(Abu Dhabi Towers Property Investment Company)
Sep 04, 2006 ... One of the leading investment firms in the UAE, Abu Dhabi Towers Property Investment Company, announced today that 27% of the Addax Port project has been sold. The AED 6.5 Billion development project is set to become the capital's prime business and residential hub. With a total ...
Samsung President & CEO Gee Sung Choi Announces The Next Step in the Digital Renaissance In IFA Opening Keynote Speech.
Sep 04, 2006 ... Samsung Electronics President and CEO Gee Sung Choi delivered the opening keynote address at IFA 2006, the world's largest consumer electronics exhibition. The speech entitled 'The Next step in the Digital Renaissance - Creating Rich Digital Experienced," comes at a time when Samsung is ...
Jaguar Extends Luxury Saloon Range With XJ Sovereign.
Sep 04, 2006 ... Jaguar customers in the UAE now have greater choice in the luxury saloon car category with the addition of the XJ Sovereign nameplate to the brand. The XJ Sovereign is the natural choice for drivers who are looking for cars that offer the best of driving dynamics, luxury, ...
Emaar to launch final tower in Marina Promenade project.(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Representatives of real estate giant Emaar Properties announced that it would shortly launch the sixth and final tower, 'The Delphine," at its Dubai Marina Promenade tower complex. The high-end condominium 'The Delphine,' located on the widest bay at Dubai Marina and one of the ...
Launch of 'The Presidential' announced by Dubai Lagoon.(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... The launch of the exclusive 'The Presidential' residential building in south Dubai was announced earlier this week by the Dh3 billion Dubai Lagoon real estate project. The ultra-luxury building project will provide housing units for a growing market of high-income investors in ...
Aldar Properties records impressive trade volume on Abu Dhabi market.(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... UAE-based Aldar Properties recorded impressive trade volume on Sunday, with Dh42.9 million in trades recorded, compared to the overall sector's value of Dh91.4 million. The rise in trade volume for Aldar represented a shift in focus from Ras Al Khaimah Properties, while real ...
Sharjah: Monetary compensation to be provided for citizens affected by development projects.(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, recently announced that some Dh 100 million would be provided in compensation by UAE authorities for citizens whose properties are affected by Sharjah's urban development and road projects. A ...
Office space needs to be doubled in Dubai say experts.(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Future demand for office space in the emirate of Dubai will require that the amount of commercial space be doubled in the coming years say industry experts. A recent study by Aspire Real Estate, linked to a newly-launched office development revealed that as a result of excessive ...
PilingTech to undertake piling work at the Emirates City.(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Piling work in the first phase of work on Ajman's 'Emirates City' project will be undertaken by the PilingTech Company following a recent decision by development firm R. Holdings. The new AED 15 billion (BD 1.5 billion) project will include the construction of more than 30 ...
Landmark Properties Receives Industry Recognition for Sales Support and Training.(Tamweel PJSC)
Sep 04, 2006 ... Leading property consultants, Landmark Properties, has been honoured with the 'Sales Support and Training' award by Dubai's leading provider of home finance facilities for buyers of properties in the United Arab Emirates, Tamweel, at their annual awards ceremony held on the 3rd of ...