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FNC condemns Danish cartoons
The UAE's Federal National Council has condemned the republishing of cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammad by some Danish newspapers, reported WAM. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the FNC expressed its 'deep regret and disappointment' over the republishing of the cartoons and called on the Danish government and parliament not to allow a few to negatively affect the relations between Denmark and the UAE and other Arab and Islamic countries.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 12 - 2008 at 07:47

Bahrain urged to scrap jail sentences for Journos
Bahrain is being urged to to provide more protection for journalists by eliminating the jail sentences in its press law, reported Khaleej Times. Press watchdog Reporters Without Borders has issued calls for the authorities to implement legislative reforms they have been promising for years. It also called upon them to fulfil their promises to allow more press freedom.
Bahrain: Tuesday, March 11 - 2008 at 08:40

Wunderman wins GLCI
Wunderman Jordan has won the contract to develop product campaigns for General Lightweight Concrete Company (GLCI). GLCI manufactures and supplies building material in Jordan with a variety of products such as the lightweight concrete blocks under the brand name Thermostone and the popular dry mix cement under the brand name Mix It.
Jordan: Monday, March 10 - 2008 at 09:10

Paris Arabesques gets THE 99
Teshkeel Media Group has signed Paris Arabesques as its new licensing representative in France, Belgium and Switzerland, for THE 99. Paris Arabesques will also handle non-exclusive merchandising representation in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria and will oversee all sales, retail, merchandising and marketing of THE 99 in French Europe and Northern Africa.
Kuwait: Sunday, March 09 - 2008 at 10:25

Scorpions ventures into NY, London
Dubai-based Scorpions Productions announced its latest venture to set up offices in London and New York at at cost of Dhs25m. The production offices in London and New York will include tie-ups with entertainment and production organizations to promote exchange of international entertainment and talent.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, March 08 - 2008 at 11:14

New games channel for kids
Dubai-based International Media Concepts Limited has launched the region's first interactive games channel targeted at young viewers, reported Gulf News. The company's managing director Fadi Jabbour said the company expects between 400,000 and 600,000 people to use its games services in a year. The company has signed a three-year transponder lease agreement with Arabsat, the Arab world's largest satellite operator, for launching the MG TV channel, which will broadcast from Jordan's media city.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 06 - 2008 at 07:16

Dubai to host Cannes Lions advertising festival
Dubai will host its first international advertising festival from March 31 to April 2, reported Gulf News. The festival, which will be presented by Cannes Lions, will incorporate the second Dubai Lynx Awards, which started last year to recognise creative talents in the Middle East and North Africa region. The Cannes Lions chose Dubai as the first of its regional festivals outside Europe because of its growing GDP and rising advertising and marketing spend, said Philip Thomas, chief executive of Cannes Lions.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 05 - 2008 at 06:56

BBC to launch Arabic TV channel
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) has announced that it will launch its Arabic language TV channel on Tuesday, March 11. The channel, which will initially broadcast for 12 hours a day, is part of the BBC's integrated multi-media news service for the Arab world. It will move to 24/7 in the summer and is the BBC's first publicly funded international television service. BBC Arabic television will be freely available to everyone with a satellite or cable connection in the region, whether they are in North Africa, the Middle East or the Gulf.
Tuesday, March 04 - 2008 at 07:53 |