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Raya announces official launch of Raya Sea Side Residence

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:30:12 GMT

Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Husni Abu Gheida, Chief Commissioner of Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Raya Development & Investment, a leading real estate enterprise, announced its official launch in the Kingdom by laying the foundation stone for its first project 'Raya Sea Side Residence' in Aqaba, with a total project cost of JD50m.

Motor Show 2008 unveils latest car models in Oman

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:01:48 GMT

His Highness Harib bin Thuwaini bin Shihab Al-Said, Secretary General Assistant for Conferences at the General Secretariat for the Cabinet, formally inaugurated Motor Show 2008 yesterday, officially opening the biggest exhibition of the latest car models that are now available in the local market.

PATA and Sharjah Commerce Tourism Development Authority boost industry understanding

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:56:11 GMT

Relieving stress is one of the top motives for Chinese travel, according to a survey of China's outbound travel market, which showed that 62% of travelers said they travelled for pure leisure while 47% said it was to get away from stress or pressure.

Lighthouse secures Taqa contract

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:52:03 GMT

Aberdeen based design agency Lighthouse has secured a major global contract worth £250,000 with the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa).

Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi inaugurates new Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry headquarters

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:45:59 GMT

H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah, yesterday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Dubai property prices to fall in Q4 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:39:47 GMT

A number of recently released reports on the outlook for Dubai's property market have given mixed reports for the developments of the next few years. Although most agree that the underlying fundamentals are relatively stable, there is an industry consensus that prices are likely to drop - at least in the short term.

King Abdullah Economic City hosts Queensland State trade mission

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:35:20 GMT

Emaar, The Economic City (Emaar.E.C), the Tadawul-listed company developing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), hosted a trade mission from Queensland State, Australia, led by His Excellency John Mickel, Minister of Trade, Queensland Government.

Viva launched its services commercially by receiving international and landline calls free of charge in Kuwait

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:31:57 GMT

CEO of Najeeb al-awadhi revealed a package of the special services to Viva's customers and during a ceremony to inaugurate the company's operational services and which was sponsored by the Amir and the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah where he made the first Video call with Viva's contact center announcing the commencement of the operation of the company's services.

du greets customers on Eid al Adha with reduced call and SMS rates

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:29:51 GMT

Promising to make Eid Al Adha special for customers, du has announced a special offer of off-peak rates for international calls and discounted SMS rates from Sunday 7 December to Wednesday 10 December.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development hosts BP Oman President at Blue Ocean Forum

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:27:05 GMT

Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development (MBRPLD) MBRPLD invited Michael Townsend, President of BP Oman, to deliver the keynote message and share his experiences as a top-ranking executive within a leading multinational firm.

Diversification of economy and policy of openness drive UAE's growth as second largest Arab economy, Al Mansouri

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:23:23 GMT

HE Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy said that concerted efforts to diversify the economy and a policy of openness adopted by the UAE's leadership have been the prime drivers in establishing the UAE as the second largest Arab economy.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel announces first Cairo hotel

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:18:15 GMT

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., a leader in global luxury hospitality, has announced plans to continue its rapid expansion in Egypt with its first hotel in the capital city.

'My Country My Loving Mother' song from Etisalat celebrates UAE National Day

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:06:39 GMT

Etisalat has recently announced its support for an animated video featuring a song titled 'My Country My Loving Mother' on the occasion of the 37th UAE National Day on December 2, 2008.

Smart ships more than 100,000 interactive whiteboards in Q3

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:03:42 GMT

Smart Technologies has announced record third-quarter shipments of over 100,000 Smart Board interactive whiteboards - the largest number of units the industry leader has shipped in any single quarter.

E-Marine establishes cable depot at Port Of Salalah, Oman

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:02:32 GMT

E-Marine PJSC, the UAE based submarine cable solution provider in the Middle East, today announced that its new state-of-the-art cable depot in Port of Salalah is ready for operation and the first cable transfer to the depot is currently in progress.

Property Talk: Is the Dubai market sinking?

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:54:25 GMT

In the latest edition of Property Talk, we discuss with Mike Bridge the rocky property market from on board the flotilla seeing in the QE2 to Dubai and whether mortgage lending will start to pick up with the new Real Estate bank.

Prancing Horse's latest flagship model debuts in Doha through Alfardan Sports Motors Company

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:54:24 GMT

Earmarked with Ferrari's unique signature stylish cues, the Pininfarina-designed 'Prancing Horse' California was launched today in Doha under the gleaming eyes and wide acclaim of Alfardan Sports Motors Company's clients and partners.

Minister of Foreign Trade outlines UAE's role in global trade, solid UAE-UK ties at British Business Group meeting

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:54:04 GMT

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi discussed the UAE's evolving role in global trade and lauded solid UAE-British economic and trade ties despite the ongoing international financial crisis during a speech delivered at a special luncheon hosted by the British Business Group for Dubai and the Northern Emirates today at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai.

IDL and Damas launch single packets of certified multiple loose diamonds ahead of Eid

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:53:28 GMT

International Diamond Laboratories (IDL) and Damas have launched attractively designed sealed packets of multiple loose diamonds aimed at the mid price range jewellery segment.

Use your Visa card with Etisalat to win a blackberry bold every day

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:40:54 GMT

Etisalat has recently announced a special promotion in partnership with Visa.

Post modern vision takes top prize at Index Dubai 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:32:17 GMT

A post-modernist vision of a hotel room has won two talented students for their university and the opportunity to work with one of the region's leading interior design companies.

Computer science scholars converge in Doha to take part in LPAR 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:59:13 GMT

Ninety computer science scholars from all over the world converged in Doha last week to attend the 15th annual Logic for Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Reasoning Conference, organized by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.

Etihad's first class wins award

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:58:56 GMT

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been voted the 'world's leading first class airline' at this year's World Travel Awards. Votes for the WTA ceremony, which took place at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort and Spa, were taken from nearly 170,000 travel industry professionals from around the world.

Mothercare introduces Baby K designed by Myleene Klass

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:55:03 GMT

Mothercare has introduced a sumptuous range of baby clothes and accessories designed by British celebrity musician and new mum Myleene Klass.

Perot Systems awarded contract to implement health information system in Jordan

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:42:18 GMT

Perot Systems Corporation today announced that The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has selected the company to manage the pilot deployment of VistA - an open source clinical and healthcare information management system - at two hospitals and a clinic in the capital, Amman.