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Saturday 7th, November 2009 -- 23:09 GMT


	Sweet Cred wins US$ 9 million worth of business on opening day of sweets Middle East



	UK Company With Exclusive Distribution Rights to Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United Secures New ...


	Emirates’ half-year profits of Dhs 752 million surpasses last year



	Emirates airline produced a net profit of Dhs 752 million (US$205 million), for the first six months of its current financial year ending 30th September 2009. ...


	Wataniya Airways receives fourth aircraft and launches daily flights to Jeddah



	Wataniya Airways, Kuwait’s first premium full-service airline, has marked another milestone in its history by adding a new daily service to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Operations commenced, with a daily flight operating from Sheikh Saad Terminal, on 1st ...


	Sage Software inks strategic partnership deal with Dubai-based ITE Distribution



	New partner to distribute ‘Peachtree’ accounting software range and ‘ACT!’ contact and customer management solution across the Middle ...


	Global skin lightening market estimated at AED 36.75 billion (US $10 billion)



	Emirati women alone spend close to AED 1 billion (US $272 mil-lion) per year on beauty products and ...


	Abu Dhabi residents to help their city go Green



	First-of-its-kind recycling scheme in the region ...


	Man Investments and Credit Suisse announce launch of managed accounts initiative



	Man Investments and Credit Suisse have today announced the launch of a managed accounts initiative in response to investors’ increased demands for transparency, liquidity and control. ...


	ABB Selects Intergraph(R) for North African Gas Pipeline Project



	Comprehensive geospatial infrastructure management solution to support engineering, construction and protection of critical pipeline assets ...


	GAC Jordan Reports 55% increase in Aqaba Port RoRo volumes during 1st half of 2009



	GAC Jordan, the exclusive shipping agent in Jordan for Eukor Car Carriers — one of the world’s leading shipping companies specialized in exporting Korean cars around the world— has issued an internal report revealing a 55% increase in RoRo cargo ...


	AT&T global network extended to Kuwait through agreement With Qualitynet and NavLink



	New network node deployed in Kuwait as AT&T continues to extend network reach in key Middle East ...


	E-Marine secures another submarine cable maintenance linking UAE with East Africa



	E-Marine, the region’s leader in submarine cable deployment, maintenance and repair, today announced it has been selected to maintain the 5,000km submarine cable system between the UAE and Kenya. ...


	Activity declines in the Middle East IPO market in Q3 of 2009: Ernst & Young



	Three IPOs in Saudi Arabia and one in Syria raised a total of US$871.79 million in Q3 ’09 ...


	Global: Kuwait market lost 7.19% in October-2009



	The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) lost 7.19% during the month of October 2009 as “Global” General Index ended the month at 203.70 ...


	IPTV registers 45 percent growth in region



	Middle East Television, organised in association with twofour54, set to highlight opportunities in broadcast convergence ...


	Gulf International Bank to issue Saudi riyal-denominated bonds in KSA



	Gulf International Bank (GIB) has announced its debut Saudi Riyal bond issuance through its Riyadh branch. ...


	Interior designers survey new challenges in recovering regional markets



	Leading property developers and market analysts will evaluate the anticipated performance of the local construction sector at the 24th World Interior Design Congress of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) in Dubai on ...


	Samsung unveils Corby in the Middle East



	The first full touch mobile designed for youth ...


	DME hits new record with daily average of 2,624 contracts traded in October 2009



	Trading volumes have grown by 58% during 2009, says ...


	Egyptian Arab Land Bank installs latest technology at ATMs to protect customers



	The Egyptian Arab Land Bank, one of the largest Egyptian commercial banks and one of the oldest banks operating in Jordan, has installed the latest high-tech security and control monitors from NCR Corporation, a leading global technology company, at ...


	346 FM radio stations broadcast in 18 Arab countries: Private FM radio stations constitute 48% of the total local stations



	New Arab Advisors Group’s research revealed that 338 local FM radio stations broadcast in 18 Arab countries, by July ...


	Shari’a compliant products preferred over conventional funds by 65 per cent of KSA population



	Numerous Muslims yet to be serviced with Islamic ...


	Summertown Interiors completes 650 sqm AXA Insurance multi-functional call centre on schedule



	Summertown Interiors, the international corporate turnkey interior fit-out contractor has completed the AXA Insurance multi-functional call centre on schedule. ...


	Derayah - Investment funds' asset achieve 8% of annual growth



	Now up to 89 billion ...


	Dubai Investments PJSC reports profit of AED 822 million for the nine month period ended 30th September 2009



	Dubai Investments PJSC (“DI”), the largest investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, today announced its financial results for the nine month period ended 30th September 2009 ...


	DIP to complete ‘Single Business Tower’ ahead of time



	The new commercial development off Sheikh Zayed road will offer elegant office and retail space, best-in-class facilities and amenities and panoramic views of Burj Dubai and the Arabian ...


	Mashreq registers net income of AED 1.12 billion for nine months to 30th September 2009



	Nine month operating income AED 3.9 ...


	Abu Dhabi hopes F1 race to spur economic and tourism growth



	Amid continued efforts to promote tourism to the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi anticipates large economic returns as it hosts Sunday’s Formula One Grand ...


	SABIC affiliate TAYF and Albemarle form joint venture to build strategic organometallics catalyst plant in Jubail Industrial City



	Ibn Hayyan Plastic Products Company (TAYF), an affiliate of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and Albemarle Corporation signed an agreement today to form a 50/50 joint venture, Saudi Organometallic Chemicals Company ...


	Aabar announces AED 1.478 billion profit for 3rd quarter



	Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments PJSC ("Aabar") has made a profit of AED1.478 billion for its third quarter. Aabar’s book value per share increased from AED3.50 in the second quarter, to AED3.97 in the third ...


	GulfNav PJSC announces 3rd Qtr 2009 results



	Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (DFM: GULFNAV) the leading non-state ship owning and maritime services company in the region has announced today its consolidated financial results for the first 9 months of 2009. ...


	GFH rights issue passes US$200 million



	US$350 million funding raised including planned US$100 million convertible murabaha and recent US$50 million ...


	Williams establishes technology centre in Qatar



	Williams F1 and the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) formally signed an agreement today to inaugurate the Williams Technology Centre (WTC). ...


	Tebodin Middle East selects AVEVA Plant



	AVEVA (LSE:AVV) today announced that Tebodin Middle East, a leading international multidisciplinary consultancy and engineering firm, selected the AVEVA Plant portfolio, including AVEVA PDMS and AVEVA Instrumentation, for its operations in the ...


	Aldar declares stable nine months 2009 results



	Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, investment and management company today announced financial results for the first nine months of 2009. Despite still challenging economic conditions, Aldar reported net profit of AED ...


	Nomad Digital’s cutting-edge mobile WiFi system enhances du’s Dubai Metro broadband network



	Nomad Digital permit internet connections at speeds up to 25 times faster than domestic broadband through mobile WIMAX and HSPA network ...


	Qatar inaugurates new LNG production line



	Qatar on Tuesday formally inaugurated a new LNG production line in Ras Laffan Industrial City. ...


	TAMEER appoints Hyder Consulting as Lead Consultant for Tameer Towers



	Tameer Holding Investment LLC, a leading real estate developer in the Middle East has appointed international advisory and design consultancy firm, Hyder Consulting Middle East to act as the primary consultant for Tameer Towers, its flagship ...

	United Arab Emirates continues as most ...

	Emirates NBD announces strong 2009 3rd ...

	Syria: Insurance premiums up by ...

	KFH net profit KD106.4 million for the ...

	Aramex third quarter net profit rises ...

	BP to join Risha concession in ...

	Airport International Group announces ...

	Libyan Stock Market registers the ...

	ADNP & Hines team up to provide ...

	DP World Jeddah takes delivery of ...

	GFH confirm early receipt of US$150 ...

	Etihad Atheeb Telecom “GO” and Mobile ...

	Syria: 2010 budget up by ...

	Mobily’s CMO: Data and voice services ...

	BIsB makes small profit for period ...

	Gulf States to Spend More Than $100bn ...

	First Gulf Bank reports strong ...

	NBK reports net profit of USD 703 ...

	Autodesk seizes AED 1 million worth of ...

	KBR Awarded Contract by Al-Bayroni ...

	Valet Parking Arrives At Abu Dhabi ...

	Titan the robot thrills visitors at ...

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