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UNB Group's consolidated profit for H1 of 2008 up by 41% to reach Dhs764.6m
The UNB Group's profit for the current period was Dhs764.6m against Dhs542.4m during first half of 2007. Union National Bank's consolidated net profit attributable to equity shareholders reached Dhs759.7m for the first half of 2008 as compared to Dhs538.1m for the corresponding period of 2007, an increase of 41.2%.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 22 - 2008 at 15:37

The first edition of the Arab Media Humanitarian prize on children and adolescents
UNICEF urged all journalists, children and adolescents in the Arab World to participate actively in the Arab Media Humanitarian Forum Award launched by the UNICEF, Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa, the Dubai Press Club and UAE's Al Bayan Newspaper.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 22 - 2008 at 12:36

UAE Ministry of Environment and Water holds Al Basama Al Beeiya's third steering committee meeting
UAE's Minister of Environment and Water, H.E Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad chaired the third meeting of the Al Basama Al Beeiya (Ecological Footprint) steering committee that was held at the Federal Environmental Agency in Abu Dhabi last week.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 22 - 2008 at 10:56

UDC's reports H1 profits of QR241m
United Development Company (UDC), one of Qatar's leading public shareholding companies, reported net profits of QR241m for the first half of 2008, a 90% increase on the comparative period of last year reported at QR127m.
Qatar: Monday, July 21 - 2008 at 10:09

ADU signs MoU with INCEIF to train professionals in banking and Islamic finance
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) signed an academic and professional development memorandum of understanding with the International Center for Education in Islamic Finance of Malaysia (INCEIF) to offer training and development qualifications and development programs aiming at producing competent Human Resources in the UAE's and the GCC region's Finance and Islamic Banking sector.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 20 - 2008 at 12:21

Ruby Tuesday brings fresh American dining to Egypt
The American simple, fresh dining experience has finally made its way to Egypt with the opening of the first Ruby Tuesday restaurant at CityStars.
Egypt: Thursday, July 17 - 2008 at 13:59

Ministry of State for FNC Affairs delegation visits Jordan
A delegation of the UAE Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MSFNCA) visited the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in the Kingdom of Jordan as part of MSFNCA's efforts to enhance its knowledge and expertise regarding political awareness and participation.
Jordan: Wednesday, July 16 - 2008 at 15:51

UNRWA strengthens the employability of Palestinian refugee graduates in the UAE
Supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), a delegation from the United Nations Relief & Works Agency (UNRWA) is currently on visit in the UAE to present an ongoing initiative dedicated towards strengthening and improving the employability of Palestinian refugee graduates in the gulf region.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 16 - 2008 at 12:11