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Sunday, June 08 - 2008 The Weekly Middle East Business Newsletter Sponsor of the week Volume 64 - Issue 356   •    2nd - 8th June 2008 Middle East Company News » Rakeen launches Dana Island in Ras Al Khaimah United Arab Emirates Rakeen, one of the Middle East's most dynamic land master planners and property development companies, and the real estate development arm of the Ras Al Khaimah government, announced the launch of its Dana Island project in Ras Al Khaimah. Top stories the past week: » How high will prices go this summer? » Buyers should look beyond $354bn investments » Financial sector job surge reported » Dubai road plan angers residents » Aramco raises June prices RSS feeds | Podcasts | Video Features | Industry Newsletters The news stories from the past week are listed in chronological order below Rakeen launches Dana Island in Ras Al Khaimah RAKEEN | Sunday, 08 June EMS showcases portfolio of services at Facilities Management Expo 2008 in Dubai EMS | Sunday, 08 June Abaad to increase its paid-up capital to BD25m Abaad Real Estate Co | Sunday, 08 June Dubai Knowledge Village promotes Dubai as leading international destination for learning and HR management at ASTD 2008 in US Knowledge Village | Sunday, 08 June Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry and BSA publicly destroy thousands of confiscated pirated CDS Business Software Alliance (BSA) | Sunday, 08 June Shares of Khaleeji Commercial Bank to be listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange Khaleeji Commercial Bank | Sunday, 08 June Official contract signing for Kempinski's first hotel in Saudi Arabia Kempinski Hotels & Resorts | Sunday, 08 June Pearl Dubai breaks ground for $4bn Dubai Pearl project Dubai Pearl | Sunday, 08 June Al Islami Cart offers low cost franchising to young entrepreneurs in the Middle East Al Islami Foods (Co-Op Islami) | Sunday, 08 June Air Arabia takes off to Dhaka Air Arabia | Sunday, 08 June National Bonds registers record sales of Dhs1bn in first five months of 2008 National Bonds Corp | Sunday, 08 June Sharjah rakes in Dhs18.9bn in foreign trade revenues for 2006 Sharjah DED | Sunday, 08 June Qatari Diar and Germany's Hochtief AG sign Memorandum of Understanding Qatari Diar | Sunday, 08 June New ratings system for Dubai hotels imminent dmg world media | Sunday, 08 June LG Electronics and H.G Ibrahim Shaker unleash their new air conditioner factory in Riyadh LG Electronics | Sunday, 08 June TDME distributes Qimonda's Aeneon products in the Middle-East Track Distribution (TDME) | Sunday, 08 June 3i Solution and Quantum Automation sign partnership to deliver Integrated Building Management Systems, or iBMS in the KSA 3i Solution | Sunday, 08 June NBAD & Das Real Estate sign Dhs708m loan National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) | Sunday, 08 June New television channel launched to provide unique community service to TECOM Free Zones partners and visitors Pulse TV | Sunday, 08 June Environmental awareness - are private consumers buying green PCs Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) | Sunday, 08 June Third OMD Creative Masterclass draws record attendance OMD Middle East | Sunday, 08 June Nader Group's Modern Arab Distribution Company is the exclusive distributor of all Kraft Products in Jordan Nader Group | Sunday, 08 June MTI Automotive announces participation in Automech 2008 MTI Automotive | Sunday, 08 June Kempinski Hotel Ajman introduces new levels of luxury and exclusivity Kempinski Hotels & Resorts | Sunday, 08 June Royal Jordanian's Majalia is new IATA Chairman, Cathay Pacific's Tyler to follow in 2009 IATA | Sunday, 08 June AVEVA releases a new dimension in 3D design collaboration with AVEVA ReviewShare AVEVA | Sunday, 08 June Visa goes for gold with 2008 Olympic promotion Visa International | Sunday, 08 June Optimiza sponsors the Fifth Media & Telecommunications Convergence Conference Optimiza | Sunday, 08 June Samsung Electronics showcases specialized printing solutions to service the region's rapidly growing hospitality industry Samsung Electronics | Sunday, 08 June InterContinental Hotels Group launches Staybridge Suites brand in Kuwait InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | Sunday, 08 June Islamic Global Real Estate Securities Fund, NBK unique and unmatched Shariah compliant fund starts investing globally National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) | Sunday, 08 June UAE Minister of Environment inaugurates conference Zayed International Prize | Sunday, 08 June Laserfiche implemented at KSU education sector in Saudi Arabia Laserfiche | Sunday, 08 June Juniper Networks named as Middle East's Networking Vendor of the Year 2008 by leading regional publisher Juniper Networks | Sunday, 08 June Cayan launches its first project in Egypt Cayan | Sunday, 08 June KTV authorizes Al-Aswad Trading as exclusive distributor for its LCD Television in Bahrain KTV Middle East | Sunday, 08 June Over 40 companies and 100 products to compete for Qatrah Award at 2nd Arab Beverages Forum Ta'aheel | Sunday, 08 June Dubai World Central in spotlight at FM EXPO 2008 Dubai World Central (DWC) | Sunday, 08 June ITA holds third board meeting eOman | Sunday, 08 June Hydra Properties launches headquarters and sales centre in Mexico Hydra Properties | Sunday, 08 June Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority heads east as it courts China Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) | Sunday, 08 June Pakistan's dairy and agriculture sector opens new business prospects for GCC investors Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co | Sunday, 08 June Dubai Healthcare City appoints James Kingsbury as CEO of University Hospital Dubai Healthcare City | Sunday, 08 June Global-Jordan successfully manages the $20m commercial paper issue for Middle East Complex for Engineering, Electronics & Heavy Industries PLC (MEC) Global Investment House | Sunday, 08 June InRetail 2008 opens to a grand response dmg world media | Sunday, 08 June ABAN forms key partnerships with leading international organizations ABAN | Sunday, 08 June New, powerful pressure washers from Kärcher K�rcher | Sunday, 08 June OnLine Distribution adds Avaya to growing business portfolio OnLine Distribution | Sunday, 08 June Egyptian Government to inaugurate SAP Academy in Cairo SAP Arabia | Sunday, 08 June DHL spearheads new day-certain delivery service DHL Express | Sunday, 08 June Victory Team, Ocke Mannerfelt join forces for Class III collaboration Victory Team | Sunday, 08 June CGC extends Nokia-Qmiles travel promotion Consolidated Gulf Co | Sunday, 08 June Industry first agreement signed by Tetra Pak Arabia and Middle East Paper Company Tetra Pak Arabia | Sunday, 08 June FM Expo highlights fast growing facilities management industry Streamline Marketing | Sunday, 08 June White Mountain launches UniversiTools Exam Scheduler software White Mountain Technologies | Sunday, 08 June Dubai Banking Group appoints new management at Dubai Bank Dubai Group | Sunday, 08 June Sony unveils a wide array of hospitality solutions at the Hotel Show 2008 Sony Gulf | Sunday, 08 June Tanmia forms strategic partnership with Profiles International Middle East Tanmia | Sunday, 08 June Rezidor announces two new hotels in Dubai Rezidor Hotel Group | Sunday, 08 June Emaar hosts sale of Tinja homes in Dubai on June 11 Emaar Properties | Sunday, 08 June Hill International selected as project manager for The Lighthouse in Dubai Hill International | Sunday, 08 June Ahli Bank establishes ATM network across Oman Ahli Bank (Alliance Housing Bank) | Sunday, 08 June QIB underwrites 'Samirya' Twin Tower for QR450m Qatar Islamic Bank | Sunday, 08 June Syrian PM holds talks with Abu-Ghazaleh on cooperation in investments and housing Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Org (TAGorg) | Sunday, 08 June Globitel sponsors 5th Annual Arab Advisors Media & Telecommunications Convergence Conference Globitel | Sunday, 08 June Al Masaood Bergum recognised for its commitment to health and safety in Qatar Al Masaood Bergum | Sunday, 08 June Freshfields to open in Abu Dhabi Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Sunday, 08 June 100% of regional hospitality companies say innovation is very important to their growth Management Innovation Forum | Sunday, 08 June Aldar announces closure of Dhs3.75bn Sukuk ALDAR Properties | Sunday, 08 June BSEL signs MoU worth Dhs15bn with Malaysian arm BSEL Infrastructure Realty | Sunday, 08 June Taameer Jordan Holdings launches Mansion Hills project in Aqaba Taameer | Sunday, 08 June IBM and SBM introduce the world's fastest power processor to the Kingdom Saudi Business Machines (SBM) | Sunday, 08 June omanoil opens three new filling stations across the Sultanate Oman Oil Marketing Co | Sunday, 08 June Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) standardizes on Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise Intergraph | Sunday, 08 June Emaar, The Economic City launches second phase of Esmeralda Suburb Emaar, The Economic City | Sunday, 08 June Trapeze to provide the Kingdom's visitors with easy, on-line access through Smart Mobile 802.11n Wi-Fi solutions Trapeze Networks | Saturday, 07 June HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed directs DTCM to partially exempt SMEs from bank guarantees Mohammed Bin Rashid Est | Saturday, 07 June Talent shortage threatens growth of clean energy sector Heidrick & Struggles | Saturday, 07 June The magic of Etoile Group keeps shining with Ingie Chalhoub's driving force Etoile Group | Saturday, 07 June Shamil Bank announces $24.4m net profit Shamil Bank of Bahrain | Saturday, 07 June Al Mansouri discusses aviation relations with US Secretary of Transportation GCAA | Saturday, 07 June SMART launches latest version of Notebook collaborative learning software SMART Technologies | Saturday, 07 June S&T to reinforce focus on UAE hospitality sector Services & Trade Co (S&T) | Saturday, 07 June Philips Hospitality TV participates in the Hotel Show, June 8-10, 2008 Philips | Saturday, 07 June Adobe unveils Acrobat 9 Software and public beta of Acrobat.com Adobe Systems | Saturday, 07 June Dubai Public Prosecution and Emcredit to tackle cheque default occurrences Emcredit | Saturday, 07 June GOP announces extension of deadline for Bahrain Logistics Zone applications GOP | Saturday, 07 June Gulf General Investment Co. announces establishment of $600m Euro Medium Term Programme GGICO | Saturday, 07 June Genius continues to shine in ' The Middle East Retail Academy Awards' Genius Computer Technology (GCT) | Saturday, 07 June CAPIVEST taps into the infrastructure and transportation industry in Qatar Capivest | Saturday, 07 June Dubai Properties sets new record with sale of entire building in a single day Dubai Properties | Saturday, 07 June TANDBERG steps up video conferencing bridge performance with new blade TANDBERG | Saturday, 07 June IFA Hotels & Resorts & Nakheel to host property auction of freehold office space on Palm Jumeirah IFA Hotels & Resorts | Saturday, 07 June Al Diar Siji rolls out summer promotions Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) | Saturday, 07 June Burgan Bank opens Solutions Branch at Shuwaikh Residential Burgan Bank | Saturday, 07 June Alumco embraces green building concept to meet design challenges Alumco | Saturday, 07 June Damac's 'The Crescent' at IMPZ to be handed over in early 3rd quarter 2008 Damac Properties | Saturday, 07 June Samsung introduces state-of-the-art hospitality range of flat panel TVs Samsung Electronics | Saturday, 07 June Global challenges faced by expanding Arab telecom companies i2 | Saturday, 07 June E-Marine establishes cable depot at Port of Salalah, Sultanate of Oman e-marine | Saturday, 07 June Cooperation between ISESCO and the Arab Islamic Institutions ISESCO | Saturday, 07 June Nakheel signs Dhs3bn contract with Arabtec to build first homes at Al Furjan Nakheel Properties | Saturday, 07 June Gulf Energy Maritime appoints new Board Director Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) | Saturday, 07 June 94% Emiratization attained at DNRD DNRD | Saturday, 07 June KIT digital and Media Gateway partner to distribute video content on next generation mobile phones KIT digital | Saturday, 07 June Delegation from Brazil visits RTA RTA | Saturday, 07 June Agility announces conditional agreement to acquire leading Shenzhen-based ocean freight forwarder Agility | Saturday, 07 June Foreign investors purchase Dhs2.899bn worth of shares on DFM during the last week Dubai Financial Market (DFM) | Saturday, 07 June World's most prestigious environment award to be presented in Dubai Zayed International Prize | Saturday, 07 June Intertec Systems sponsors Basel II Risk Management Forum in Dubai Intertec Systems | Saturday, 07 June Batelco launches Euro 2008 cards Batelco | Saturday, 07 June BD12 free credit and free registration on Batelco Freetime 400 package Batelco | Saturday, 07 June Batelco slashes prices of IDD calls made via 123 Cards Batelco | Saturday, 07 June Leaders Enterprises sponsors Young Arab Leaders Leaders Enterprises | Saturday, 07 June SKYLINE takes you outside in style at The Hotel Show 2008 SKYLINE | Saturday, 07 June Stock market turmoil could hurt EMEA investment/operating holding company ratings, says S&P Standard & Poor's | Saturday, 07 June Fitch affirms National Bank Of Kuwait at 'A+'; downgrades Individual rating to 'B' Fitch Ratings | Saturday, 07 June Ministers, Scientists and delegates to attend sustainable construction conference Zayed International Prize | Saturday, 07 June IDdesign opens in Cairo IDdesign | Saturday, 07 June Emirates to receive its first A380 on 28th July from Hamburg Emirates | Thursday, 05 June RAK eGovernment Authority partners with PRO TECHnology to launch a periodical magazine in English and Arabic PRO TECHnology | Thursday, 05 June King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz patronizes the opening session of the 33rd conference of the Governors of IDB Group Islamic Development Bank (IDB) | Thursday, 05 June Emaar Misr hosts Urban Land Institute delegation Emaar Properties | Thursday, 05 June Global tourism industry seeks to boost green credentials Hyder Consulting Middle East | Thursday, 05 June Rental Solutions & Services LLC makes successful participation at MEED District Cooling Conference Rental Solutions & Services | Thursday, 05 June Nakheel becomes first developer to sign emergency services agreement with Government of Dubai Nakheel Properties | Thursday, 05 June Case study reveals success of Visa-Metro promotion Visa International | Thursday, 05 June Mazad to auction exclusive properties in Dubai on 8 June Dubai Properties | Thursday, 05 June Crédit Agricole Egypt opens new branches in Sohag and Sharm El Sheikh Cr�dit Agricole | Thursday, 05 June Majali: Chairman of IATA's Board of Governors Royal Jordanian | Thursday, 05 June Bee'ah further expands recycling activities, bringing facilities to residents, government and more businesses Bee'ah | Thursday, 05 June Prize distribution - Network Festival Promotion D-Link | Thursday, 05 June D-link expands green Ethernet product line with power-saving smart switches D-Link | Thursday, 05 June LINK Development announces new educational and community initiatives to promote talent building within Egypt LINK Development | Thursday, 05 June Sport benefits from DHL and EUSF agreement DHL Express | Thursday, 05 June Ajman Marina Company appoints Board of Directors Ajman Marina | Thursday, 05 June GGICO open one of the region's largest aluminium factories GGICO | Thursday, 05 June Global Banking Corporation B.S.C launches Global Energy Financial Services Co. in strategic partnership with Taylor-DeJongh GBCORP | Thursday, 05 June Delta Air Lines launches nonstop flight from New York's JFK to Cairo Delta Air Lines | Thursday, 05 June Regional call centre awards up for grabs Call Centre-CRM (MECC) | Thursday, 05 June Huge increase of BlueBiz earning scheme KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Thursday, 05 June Burgan Bank presented Best Corporate Finance Award by Al Mazaya Holding Burgan Bank | Thursday, 05 June Profile drives customer service focus with Dhs10m investment Profile Group Properties | Thursday, 05 June Drilling Update: Dzheitune (Lam) A/127 on production Dragon Oil | Thursday, 05 June Al Salam Bank - Sudan begins trading on Dubai Financial Market Dubai Financial Market (DFM) | Thursday, 05 June Air Arabia doubles frequency of Mumbai flights Air Arabia | Thursday, 05 June ADCCI - Al Ain Branch organizes Second Open Discussion Forum Abu Dhabi CCI | Thursday, 05 June Mayor of Amman receives Daegu City's Vice-Mayor for Economic Affairs Greater Amman Municipality | Thursday, 05 June Liberty Automobiles Co. opens its first dedicated Kawasaki lifestyle showroom Liberty Automobiles | Thursday, 05 June Angsana Hotel & Suites Dubai appoints Director of Sales and Marketing Angsana Group | Thursday, 05 June Emirates' Australian conservation resort reaches first milestone Emirates Hotels & Resorts | Thursday, 05 June Major environmental strategy launched in Abu Dhabi GHD | Thursday, 05 June As more businesses eye Gulf market, creative agency Thinkscape acquires interactive firm Thinkscape Advertising | Thursday, 05 June Dresdner Bank to join the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Dresdner Bank | Thursday, 05 June Project Phoenix appoints Andrew Johnston, VP Commercial Project Phoenix | Thursday, 05 June Alfardan Automobiles announces exclusive financing scheme on select BMW models BMW Group Middle East | Thursday, 05 June Private equity crucial for GCC economies Private Equity Forum | Thursday, 05 June Sunshine Homes wraps up with success at the Worldwide Property Show Sunshine Homes Real Estate | Thursday, 05 June Datamatix announces UAE eServices Excellence Conference Datamatix | Thursday, 05 June B_asement Gallery opens with emerging Iranian talent Basement Gallery | Thursday, 05 June i-mate launches two smart messaging phones i-mate | Thursday, 05 June P&G Beauty brands receive highly coveted VIVA Beauty Awards Procter & Gamble (P&G) | Thursday, 05 June UK's biggest paint contracting team plans expansion in the Middle East Al Gurg Leigh's Paints (AGLP) | Thursday, 05 June Panasonic Blu-Ray makes first appearance in the Middle East Panasonic | Thursday, 05 June Etisalat highlights its advantages as a telecom and managed ICT service provider at MEFX Etisalat | Thursday, 05 June Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid inaugurates Dubai Taxi trials for 10 Chevrolet Hybrid vehicles GM Middle East | Thursday, 05 June HP introduces new business desktop in the Middle East HP Middle East | Thursday, 05 June German market leader Dornbracht presents Symetrics and Elemental Spa at The Hotel Show 2008 Dornbracht | Thursday, 05 June HP Deskjet marks 20 years as world's best-selling printer HP Middle East | Thursday, 05 June CBI appoints Douwe Oppedijk as CEO Commercial Bank International | Thursday, 05 June High-level German delegation impressed by DWC concept Dubai World Central (DWC) | Thursday, 05 June Amadeus strikes exclusive distribution agreement with 12 member airlines of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation Amadeus | Thursday, 05 June adidas opens Middle East flagship store in Al Khobar adidas-Salomon Emerging Markets | Thursday, 05 June Standard Chartered continues expansion drive in the UAE Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) | Thursday, 05 June Emirates springs another summer surprise Emirates | Thursday, 05 June Air Arabia CEO calls for creation of regional low-cost airports Air Arabia | Thursday, 05 June The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. appoints new Director of Sales for the Middle East Leading Hotels of the World | Thursday, 05 June Former Almasa HDD veteran John David rejoins Almasa as GM of Component Business Department Almasa IT Distribution | Thursday, 05 June The Business and Financial Forum ends with emphasis on improving development of banking & financial sectors Confex International | Thursday, 05 June GE welcomes local recruits with comejoinge.com campaign General Electric (GE) | Thursday, 05 June Bahraini skills leads the Technical and Operations Department of TRA Bahrain TRA | Thursday, 05 June Alcatel-Lucent launches its Dynamic Enterprise Roadshow in Saudi Arabia Alcatel-Lucent | Thursday, 05 June Bravo launches new services and rate plans - unique in the region Bravo | Thursday, 05 June du, Alcatel-Lucent and RIM launch the BlackBerry solution in the United Arab Emirates Alcatel-Lucent | Thursday, 05 June Dell breaks the mold of traditional support Dell | Thursday, 05 June Fritz Hansen and Gemaco Interiors partner with designs on regional hotel industry Gemaco Interiors | Thursday, 05 June Qatar National Research Fund increases ambition and outreach Qatar Foundation | Thursday, 05 June Alcatel-Lucent launches BiCS in the Middle East Alcatel-Lucent | Thursday, 05 June Qatar National Bank's foreign currency ratings raised Capital Intelligence | Thursday, 05 June Raffles Dubai sets precedent for hospitality technology systems Alpha Data | Thursday, 05 June Moody's upgrades Saudi British Bank's BFSR to C+ Moody's | Thursday, 05 June Bahrain's sovereign ratings raised Capital Intelligence | Thursday, 05 June Fitch affirms Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank at 'A+'; Outlook Stable Fitch Ratings | Thursday, 05 June Moody's reports: Middle East inflation surge sharpens fiscal and political risks Moody's | Thursday, 05 June InterContinental signs agreement to develop resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | Wednesday, 04 June TAMANI Hotel Marina eyes the Saudi market through an aggressive road show campaign in the Kingdom KM Holding | Wednesday, 04 June ECCO opens at Muscat City Centre ECCO | Wednesday, 04 June Acer presents the Aspire one Acer Computer | Wednesday, 04 June Shahama and Bahia revitalization plan Emirates Foundation | Wednesday, 04 June Abyaar Real Estate selects SAP to support its developments and regional expansion SAP Arabia | Wednesday, 04 June Emirates College signs MoU with Washington Group Consultancy for Safety Risk Management Training Emirates Aviation College | Wednesday, 04 June Xerox unveils prepress workflow software designed and priced specifically for entry-level production printing Xerox | Wednesday, 04 June Cardex Cairo: A great success for SMARTRAC Smartrac | Wednesday, 04 June Bahrain-based Brand Futurist appointed to global advisory council of Asia Brand Congress Vahid Associates | Wednesday, 04 June Damac Properties strengthens presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Damac Properties | Wednesday, 04 June Dubai to play host to international conference on sustainable construction Zayed International Prize | Wednesday, 04 June The Business and Financial Forum kicks off in Bahrain Confex International | Wednesday, 04 June Mark Mobius keynotes NBK's VIP clients on latest developments in the emerging markets National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) | Wednesday, 04 June Moody's issues annual sovereign report on Kuwait Moody's | Wednesday, 04 June Oriental Stores opens exclusive service center Oriental Stores | Wednesday, 04 June Moody's rates GGICO's EMTN Programme (P)Baa2 Moody's | Wednesday, 04 June Fitch assigns GGICO's $600m EMTN programme expected 'BBB' Rating Fitch Ratings | Wednesday, 04 June gala xposure signs strategic alliance with Turkish Tourism Board Turkish Tourism Board | Wednesday, 04 June Saudi Arabian Airlines signed a Letter of Intent with ALAFCO for leasing additional five new Airbus A320-200 Aircraft for its fleet modernization ALAFCO | Wednesday, 04 June Honeywell solutions selected for one of world's largest integrated oil refining, petrochemical plants Honeywell | Wednesday, 04 June Norton Rose advises HSBC on Saudi projects market first Norton Rose | Wednesday, 04 June GBM wins major e-Government recognition Gulf Business Machines (GBM) | Wednesday, 04 June Call to utilise untapped potential of Islamic world Pakistan Business Council | Wednesday, 04 June NV department store opened in Jeddah Saudi Arabia FDS Dubai | Wednesday, 04 June ADC honors winners of distinguished small projects award 2007 Aqaba Development Corp (ADC) | Wednesday, 04 June Al Masaood Group expands to Europe by opening a Service Centre in Poland through its partner Osborne Engineering LTD (OEL) Al Masaood Group | Wednesday, 04 June Etihad increases flights to India from Kuwait Etihad Airways | Wednesday, 04 June Sahara Centre to construct pedestrian overpass across Al Nahda road Sahara Centre | Wednesday, 04 June Aramex recognized for excellence in 3PL and commitment to CSR ARAMEX | Wednesday, 04 June Umniah deploys Microsoft Server 2008 in its operations Umniah | Wednesday, 04 June Bayanat Airports partners with Searidge Technologies to drive growth of region's aviation industry Bayanat Airports | Wednesday, 04 June Delta Air Lines starts nonstop service between Amman and New York's JFK Delta Air Lines | Wednesday, 04 June Weekend summer specials launched at the Sheraton Doha Starwood Hotels and Resorts | Wednesday, 04 June The response to Emirates Islamic Bank's Danat RIA Fund exceeds all expectations Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB) | Wednesday, 04 June MEFX 2008 comes to a grand conclusion Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) | Wednesday, 04 June The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture organises a seminar on food items and water safety Islamic Development Bank (IDB) | Wednesday, 04 June RJ receives Embraer 175 - Zay Royal Jordanian | Wednesday, 04 June Qatar: The next Silicon Valley? Qatar Science and Technology Park | Wednesday, 04 June AKCAF holds 'AKCAF Business Meet 2008' Morison Menon | Wednesday, 04 June Bakeria succeeds in attracting more investors interested in its trademark Emarat | Wednesday, 04 June ITQAN reasserts it can, at MICOM 2008 ITQAN | Wednesday, 04 June Shinas arrives in Oman Austal Group | Wednesday, 04 June Senior manager at DUBAL earns EBWA accolade Dubai Aluminium Co (DUBAL) | Wednesday, 04 June Manufacturers talk environment PEIE | Wednesday, 04 June Save up to 60% on international calls with du's freetime offer du | Wednesday, 04 June Lufthansa home printed boarding pass goes online Lufthansa German Airlines | Wednesday, 04 June '1000 Reasons Why Qatar' launches United Development Co (UDC) | Wednesday, 04 June Kuwaiti corporate leaders experience successful business seminars Leaders Enterprises | Wednesday, 04 June Korea TV to air in Middle East and North Africa Korea Global Media Group | Wednesday, 04 June Forum moves Poland-Jordan business in high mode Petra Tours | Wednesday, 04 June TRA ready to implement a package of regulatory measures to further promote the interests of consumers and competition Bahrain TRA | Wednesday, 04 June Epson announces its 'Environmental Vision 2050' EPSON (UK) Ltd | Wednesday, 04 June Dubai Maritime City launches strategic Maritime Centre at premier international maritime industry event Dubai Maritime City | Wednesday, 04 June DP World achieves international security standard at two Antwerp terminals DP World | Wednesday, 04 June Kinan International for Real Estate Development'; the platinum sponsor of (Retail City) exhibition and conference Savola Group | Wednesday, 04 June Tanmia provides UAE job market overview at Employers' Day 2008 organised by Dubai Women's College Tanmia | Wednesday, 04 June Tomorrow Oman Air takes off to Kozhikode, its ninth Indian destination Oman Air | Wednesday, 04 June New developer enters market with sales of full 'Landmark' project Define Properties | Wednesday, 04 June Airports urged to 'think the unthinkable' ESR Technology | Wednesday, 04 June Damac to develop 170 million sq feet master development in Kurdistan, Iraq Damac Properties | Wednesday, 04 June SICO number one broker for 9 years in a row SICO Investment Bank | Wednesday, 04 June AFICO completes factory expansion and plans construction of new facility in Saudi Arabia AFICO | Wednesday, 04 June EFECO buys 30,000 air conditioning units from LG Electronics Arabtec Holding | Wednesday, 04 June Silatech and the Financial Times close the Doha Summit Silatech Communication | Wednesday, 04 June Khaleeji Commercial Bank takes advantage of soaring demand to establish building materials company Khaleeji Commercial Bank | Tuesday, 03 June KFH: $50m capital for marine transportation investment portfolio in conjunction with Tufton Kuwait Finance House (KFH) | Tuesday, 03 June Bahrain's banking sector growing 20% year on year Economic Development Board (EDB) | Tuesday, 03 June Lake Signature launched by GR8 Real Esate at Emirates City, Ajman Gr8 Holdings | Tuesday, 03 June Nexus unveils plans for Bahrain expansion Nexus Insurance Brokers | Tuesday, 03 June DP World wins prestigious Port Authority & Terminal Operator of the Year DP World | Tuesday, 03 June QNB launches new promotion for its unique EAZYLife service users Qatar National Bank (QNB) | Tuesday, 03 June Travelport GDS to invest in the Middle East and expand its operations in the United Arab Emirates Travelport | Tuesday, 03 June HTC 'Touch Diamond' sets new benchmark in mobile phone sophistication HTC | Tuesday, 03 June Wartsila continues to expand its boiler services with acquisition of I.C.E.'s Dubai business W�rtsil� | Tuesday, 03 June IBS signs deal with Oman Air for flight operations systems Oman Air | Tuesday, 03 June Zayed University launches 3 new graduate programs Zayed University (ZU) | Tuesday, 03 June Etihad Holidays unveils regional expansion plans Etihad Holidays | Tuesday, 03 June Extensya holds a series of training comprehensive courses for its employees Extensya | Tuesday, 03 June Globitel concludes the activities of the Mobile Industry Forum Globitel | Tuesday, 03 June Al-Bayader gears up production ahead of completion of new QR17m facility in Doha Industrial Area Al-Bayader International | Tuesday, 03 June Sophisticated intelligent homes project launched in Dubai LG Electronics | Tuesday, 03 June FTSE, QFMA, and SILATECH seek to attract first-ever global investors with launch of Index project to support youth-led small business in the Arab World FTSE Group | Tuesday, 03 June The Pearl-Qatar offers a taste of the Riviera lifestyle The Pearl-Qatar | Tuesday, 03 June Tensator launches new crowd control technology Tensator | Tuesday, 03 June NBK lists NBK Gulf Equity Fund and NBK Qatar Equity Fund on the Bahrain Stock Exchange National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) | Tuesday, 03 June King & Spalding opens office in Abu Dhabi King & Spalding | Tuesday, 03 June Audi Road Side assist launched in Middle East Audi | Tuesday, 03 June Ruwad commences 'Techani Scheme' initiative in Malaysia Ruwad Establishment | Tuesday, 03 June Region's largest auto aftermarket exhibition registers 30% growth with 18,500 trade visitors Messe Frankfurt | Tuesday, 03 June The Government of Oman and Port of Salalah sign MOU on expansion Port of Salalah | Tuesday, 03 June German Business Council Kuwait forging closer ties between Kuwaiti and German companies GBCK | Tuesday, 03 June The launch of Mazaya Saudi with a capital in excess of KD180m Global Investment House | Tuesday, 03 June Passengers up 40.9% at Abu Dhabi Airport in April ADAC (SCADIA) | Tuesday, 03 June Wataniya Telecom contributes to development of student's skills through Injaz Kuwait Injaz Kuwait | Tuesday, 03 June Clifford Chance and Al-Jadaan & Partners advise on the world's largest integrated petrochemical complex Clifford Chance | Tuesday, 03 June Intel holds Grow Your Business Through Technology Leadership event Intel Corporation | Tuesday, 03 June Sharp wins prestigious BLI 'Line of the Year' award New Smart Office Automation | Tuesday, 03 June Aman obtains approval to operate in Syria AMAN | Tuesday, 03 June Canon brings Dual Flash Memory recording to SD camcorder range Canon Middle East | Tuesday, 03 June e-Transactions Law published in Oman gazette eOman | Tuesday, 03 June Orion Brokers DMCC to be the first local broker to connect to Eurex out of the UAE Orion Holding Overseas | Tuesday, 03 June Hawyia gives Music Star Entertainment an internationally appealing identity Continent | Tuesday, 03 June ISIT AE becomes voting member for Middle East as Storage Networking Industry Association Europe extends reach ISIT | Tuesday, 03 June Avaya to deliver 'Quick Edition' to regional SMB through Prologix Avaya | Tuesday, 03 June IGTC - Chubb Fire upgrades agencies with new safety leaders Chubb Fire Qatar | Tuesday, 03 June IDEO's Tom Kelley to address Management Innovation Forum 2008 Management Innovation Forum | Tuesday, 03 June UK Hay Festival is newest Emirates Airline destination Emirates | Tuesday, 03 June SITL Dubai's Steering Committee holds first planning meeting Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) | Tuesday, 03 June QlikView launches in the UAE QlikTech | Tuesday, 03 June School Knowledge Net extended to 25 schools ictQATAR | Tuesday, 03 June Al Fahim Group's property initiative supports tourism development in UAE capital Al Fahim Group | Tuesday, 03 June Silatech and Cisco accelerate strategic collaboration to develop technology platforms in support of youth enterprise and employment in the Arab world Cisco Systems | Tuesday, 03 June Moody's rates Gulf General Investment Company ('GGICO') Baa2 with a stable outlook Moody's | Tuesday, 03 June Visa introduces new commercial card to help manage growing corporate meetings expenditures Visa International | Tuesday, 03 June Air Arabia doubles frequency of Khartoum flights Air Arabia | Tuesday, 03 June RTA receives a visiting delegation from Dubai Municipality RTA | Tuesday, 03 June Oil production efficiencies high on the agenda at major Cairo Oil & Gas Communications conference GVF | Tuesday, 03 June High-quality waterproofing vital in construction sector Al Yousuf | Tuesday, 03 June JCBank re-vamps Golden Deposit features Jordan Commercial Bank | Tuesday, 03 June BBC Arabic TV launches with Omneon Spectrum servers for tapeless workflow Omneon Video Networks | Tuesday, 03 June Amwal AlKhaleej offers strategic insight on regional private equity industry to INSEAD MBA students Amwal AlKhaleej | Tuesday, 03 June MasterCard survey: UAE only country in survey to demonstrate increased consumer confidence MasterCard International | Tuesday, 03 June ITA holds its third board meeting eOman | Tuesday, 03 June Lightspeed reveals they are behind the intriguing 'Do More' advertising campaign Lightspeed Communications | Tuesday, 03 June HSBC Amanah to boost Islamic Finance training with CIMA global partnership HSBC Bank Middle East | Tuesday, 03 June His Highness executes JRG's First Trade in DGCX Crude Oil Futures Contracts DGCX | Tuesday, 03 June Ministry of Economy instructs ports of entry across UAE to step up measures to confiscate illegally imported decoders Arabian Anti-piracy Alliance (AAA) | Tuesday, 03 June Sukoon Tower received strong interest at Cityscape in Abu Dhabi Tashyeed Properties | Tuesday, 03 June Sun Microsystems recognizes International Turnkey Systems as 'Partner of the year' Sun Microsystems Middle East | Tuesday, 03 June Nvidia introduces the Tegra family of processors NVIDIA | Tuesday, 03 June Dunkin' Donuts opens region's largest donuts production faculty in Sharjah Dunkin' Donuts | Tuesday, 03 June Cisco Networking Academy Program announces record student numbers in Egypt Cisco Systems | Tuesday, 03 June i2 announces the 2007 Excellence Awards winners i2 | Tuesday, 03 June Ounce Labs brings its leading source code analysis solution to Saudi Arabia Al Jol Information Technology | Tuesday, 03 June ENG showcases state-of-the-art digital technology at the Airport Show 2008 ENG (Emirates Neon) | Tuesday, 03 June American Minister of Transport lauds RTA plans to ease traffic jams, develop transport systems in Dubai RTA | Tuesday, 03 June Prestige Jet enhances VIP transport solutions with addition of legacy 600 aircraft to its fleet Prestige Jet | Tuesday, 03 June TRA's General Director addresses the Strategic Telecoms Summit in Adu Dhabi Bahrain TRA | Tuesday, 03 June Maktoob Research introduces pioneering research concepts to the Arab world Maktoob.com | Monday, 02 June e-junior to launch 'e-junior Town' E-Vision | Monday, 02 June Oceanic General Trading partners for sustainable timber products Oceanic General Trading | Monday, 02 June Sobha Group among Asia's 20 best for future returns Sobha Group | Monday, 02 June Maximus flies high with top cargo award MAXIMUS AIR CARGO | Monday, 02 June DNRD employees at sea ports awarded for their efforts DNRD | Monday, 02 June Union Land Development participates in Property Link 2008 ULD | Monday, 02 June Emcredit highlights importance of comprehensive credit information at MEFX Emcredit | Monday, 02 June Emirati women delegation arrives in Switzerland to attend Art Basel exhibition Dubai Women Establishment | Monday, 02 June Flair boosts its innovative payment card scheme in the Middle East with Altitude Software Altitude Software MEA | Monday, 02 June Al Jabr Electronics welcomes a delegation from China Al Jabr Electronics, Haier | Monday, 02 June RTA to provide 'Awselni' service to its staff RTA | Monday, 02 June Middle East rises in A.T. 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