Dubaicity provides latest news related to dubai, provides complete information about Dubai, Dubai News, Dubai City, Dubai UAE, Dubai Vacation. http://www.dubaicity.com Computers/Software/Internet/Site Management/Content Management Copyright 2004 NotePage, Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:22:59 +0530 marketing@feedforall.com Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:22:46 +0530 webmaster@feedforall.com FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) http://www.feedforall.com/ffalogo48x48.gif http://www.feedforall.com/industry-solutions.htm FeedForAll Sample Feed 48 48 Mammut Building Systems FZC (MBS), a subsidiary of Emaar Industries & Investments (EII) and one of the region's largest manufacturers of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEBs) and polyurethane injected sandwich panels, has been awarded two contracts by Dubai Rapid Link (DURL). http://dubaicity.com/news/Mammut-Building-Systems-wins-Dubai-Metro-contract-14-03-08.htm Wed 14 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Supply chain management company Barloworld Logistics on Thursday announced it's $70-million (around R550-million) acquisition of the Dubai-based Swift Group, and its affiliates in the Far East, India, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Africa and Germany. http://dubaicity.com/news/Barloword-buys-Dubai-based-logistics-firm-for-70m-14-03-08.htm Wed 14 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Jumbo Group, the $2 billion electronics retailer, is planning to expand business organically as well as through acquisitions, in addition to a planned listing in Dubai. http://dubaicity.com/news/Jumbo-plans-Dubai-listing-with-eye-on-retail-investor-14-03-08.htm Wed 14 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 PAE (Thailand) Plc, the SET-listed engineering and construction company, has entered into a partnership with the United Arab Emirates-based Global Process Systems Inc (GPS) to offer upstream oil and gas field services in Indochina. http://dubaicity.com/news/PAE-joins-Dubai-company-in-expanding-services-in-region-14-03-08.htm Wed 14 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Total investment in IT spending in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region could reach $40.5 billion this year, a 13 per cent increase over 2007. http://dubaicity.com/news/IT-spending-in-MEA-likely-to-reach-405-billion-this-year-14-03-08.htm Wed 14 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 This fall, getting halfway around the world will be a lot easier, if you think 16 hours on a plane is easy. http://dubaicity.com/news/LA-to-Dubai-16-hours-to-enjoy-lauded-service-14-03-08.htm Wed 14 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 With Dubai witnessing a massive expansion in terms of area, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has affirmed that the emirate would not see any scarcity of water and electricity in times to come. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-will-not-see-any-water-power-scarcity-12-03-08.htm Wed 12 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 The Gulf emirate of Dubai has said it is to set up the world's first museum dedicated to the Prophet Muhammad. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-to-set-up-Muhammad-museum-12-03-08.htm Wed 12 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Global Forum on Technology Innovation set for Dubai. Major Congress will see Updates from Nakheel, Atkins, Siemens and Al Maktoum Foundation on Deployment of Cutting Edge IT. http://dubaicity.com/news/Global-Forum-on-Technology-Innovation-set-for-Dubai-12-03-08.htm Wed 12 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai set to become Vacation Ownership ‘super city’. Emirate to become global prototype for future resort development. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-set-to-become-Vacation-Ownership-super-city-12-03-08.htm Wed 12 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Eye of Dubai to promote UAE’s real estate sector to 26,000 participants at MIPIM France. ‘Media Partner’ provides gateway for event's international participants to discover Dubai's lucrative real estate sector. http://dubaicity.com/news/EOD-to-promote-UAEs-real-estate-sector-12-03-08.htm Wed 12 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 The cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are recovering from the shock of a 200-car pileup on Tuesday that left at least four dead and 300 others wounded. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Drivers-Recover-After-200-Car-Pile-Up-12-03-08.htm Wed 12 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Thirty-one leading regional designers will be showcasing their Fall/Winter 2008 collections in 16 exciting runway shows during the Isla Moda Dubai Fashion Week 2008. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/31-designers-for-Dubai-Fashion-Week-05-03-08.htm Wed 5 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 The prestigious French Art Festival opened on Sunday, 2nd March 2008 with a lavish cocktail reception at Mina A'Salam. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/French-Art-Festival-opens-in-Dubai-05-03-08.htm Wed 5 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 The participation of Dubai Bank in the annual Sharjah Career Fair, which will be held at the Sharjah Expo Centre, comes as the perfect opportunity to create the largest number of employment opportunities possible for UAE's nationals, according to Dubai Bank officials. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Bank-takes-part-in-Sharjah-Career-Fair-05-03-08.htm Wed 5 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai is set to host one of the most important events on the international marine calendar – the 16th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), the largest exhibition in the Middle East for the leisure marine industry. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DIBS-Leads-The-Middle-East-In-Global-And-Regional-Marine-Launches-05-03-08.htm Wed 5 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 Colonial shares rose on Wednesday as the market bet that Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) would reach a deal with core shareholders to buy the highly-indebted Spanish property firm, traders said. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Colonial-shares-rise-on-hopes-of-Dubai-agreement-05-03-08.htm Wed 5 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 U.S. theme park operator Six Flags Inc. said it agreed with company owned by the ruler of Dubai to develop theme parks in the Arab world, including one in Dubai in Six Flag's first foray outside North America. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Six-Flags-Dubai-plan-Arab-world-theme-parks-05-03-08.htm Wed 5 March 2008 15:21:48 +0530 The Dubai International Financial Centre, a tax-free business park, is evaluating investments in up to 20 companies, one of which could be “similar'' to its US$1.8bil purchase of a stake in Deutsche Bank AG.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-financial-centre-eyes-investments-4-9-07.htm Tue 4 September 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is all set to organize the UAE-Vietnam Business Forum today. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-chamber-fully-prepared-to-organize-the-uae-vietnam-business-forum-4-9-07.htm Tue 4 September 2007 15:21:48 +0530 H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi, the UAE Minister of Economy, is one of the five women in the Middle East considered by the US-based business magazine. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/UAE-Minister-of-Economy-among-world-100-most-powerful-women-4-9-07.htm Tue 4 September 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Panasonic, the leading global manufacturer of consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced that it has recently introduced to the Middle East market the 8.1-megapixel DMC-FZ18. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Panasonic-sets-new-benchmark-in-optical-zoom-power-4-9-07.htm Tue 4 September 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Panasonic, the leading global manufacturer of consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced that it has recently introduced to the Middle East market two new 3CCD full-HD camcorders. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Panasonic-resets-standards-in-portability-versatility-and-high-functionality-3-9-07.htm Mon 3 September 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Epson today announced at a press conference held at Mina A’ Salam, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Epson-launches-world-first-64-printer-3-9-07.htm Mon 3 September 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Representatives from some of Dubai's top property developers will be part of the UAE's delegation. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-property-developers-eye-opportunities-3-9-07.htm Mon 3 September 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Construction of the Middle East's tallest free standing air traffic control tower is ahead of schedule as the world's largest airport - Dubai World Central International Airport - gets ready for operations next year. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-airport-landmark-ready-by-February-3-9-07.htm Mon 3 September 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Epson will display its latest Stylus CX Series of multi-function devices (MFD) for home users. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Epson-to-showcase-latest-Stylus-CX-Series-31-8-07.htm Fri 31 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 HTC Corp. (TAIEX: 2498; “HTC”), the world’s leading provider of Microsoft® Windows Mobile®-based smart devices, announced recently that it will be one of the official sponsors of the GCC Champions League football tournament. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/HTC-underlines-commitment-to-regional-sporting-events-31-8-07.htm Fri 31 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Aerospace Enterprises may abandon a proposed NZ$2.6 billion ($1.8 billion) merger with Auckland International Airport Ltd. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-May-Drop-NZ$2.6-Billion-Auckland-Airport-Bid-31-8-07.htm Fri 31 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 AIMS (Association for International Management) International, one of the largest executive search consultancies in the world with 85 offices in over 50 countries, has partnered with Talent Management Consultancy,. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/AIMS-International-to-launch-its-global-hub-in-Dubai-31-8-07.htm Fri 31 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 AA premature death awaits cricket in Dubai as there are no grounds where the Dubai Cricket Council can organise tournaments. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-cricket-faces-premature-end-after-premises-problems-30-8-07.htm Thu 30 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai is making headlines with a series of high-profile investments abroad. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-takes-risks-with-top-investments-abroad-30-8-07.htm Thu 30 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Gulf Dynamic Switchgear (GDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of M'Sharie LLC, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments PJSC, has announced that it has been awarded a AED 7.1 million contract. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Gulf-Dynamic-Switchgear-wins-AED-7.1-million-contract-30-8-07.htm Thu 30 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Sharjah Tatweer Forum today (Wednesday, August 29, 2007), launched the second Tatweer Leadership Programme in the presence of Tatweer’s Board of Directors http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Sharjah-Tatweer-Forum-launches-second-Tatweer-Leadership-Programme-30-8-07.htm Thu 30 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Amricon, a leading smart solutions provider, has appointed PLUSXPERT as a Channel Partner for Malaysia and Singapore . http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Amricon-forays-into-Singapore-and-Malaysia-with-new-channel-partner-PLUSXPERT-29-8-07.htm Wed 29 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Tawam Hospital, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, is pleased to report that The Johns Hopkins Hospital topped U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals”. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/The-Johns-Hopkins-Hospital-ranked-America-Best-for-17th-consecutive-year-29-8-07.htm Wed 29 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Borse Dubai's $4 billion offer for the OMX, the Nordic and Baltic stock exchange, is a "growth story" and "not really about cost synergies",. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Tie-up-between-Borse-Dubai-and-OMX-is-growth-focused-29-8-07.htm Wed 29 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai's tourism chiefs are set to join global players to focus on strategies for sustainable tourism at the upcoming Skal World Congress. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-tourism-sector-to-be-represented-at-global-meet-29-8-07.htm Wed 29 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Emaar Properties, the Middle East’s biggest developer by market value, will benefit from restored investor confidence . http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emaar-restores-investors-trust-with-end-of-land-for-share-swap-27-8-07.htm Mon 27 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 In a bid to further entrench its presence in the Far East and ASEAN regions, Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (DUBAL) - the world’s seventh largest producer of premium quality aluminium - will participate in the Aluminium China 2007 exhibition,. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-aluminium-seeks-to-increase-market-share-in-far-east-and-asean-region-27-8-07.htm Mon 27 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ: SCUR), a leading enterprise gateway security company, recently announced an increase in web borne malware attacks. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Secure-Computing-reports-top-threats-for-first-half-of-2007-27-8-07.htm Mon 27 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Al Madar Property Investments, a leading property developer in the GCC and part of the Al Madar Group, has recently announced that over 80 per cent of its 22-floor Scala Tower located in Dubai’s Business. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/More-than-80-per-cent-of-Scala-Tower-in-Business-Bay-sold-27-8-07.htm Mon 27 August 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The boards of directors of National Bank of Dubai and Emirates Bank International have approved the proposed merger of the two banks. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Two-Dubai-based-banks-move-closer-to-merger-3-7.htm Tue 3 July 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Duty Free has announced a 27 per cent increase in sales with turnover reaching $411 million for the first six months of the year. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Duty-Free-H1-sales-up-27-per-cent-3-7.htm Tue 3 July 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Emaar Properties has launched the 200-room Dubai Marina Mall Hotel. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emaar-opens-the-Dubai-Marina-Mall-hotel-and-spa-3-7.htm Tue 3 July 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Contractors Arabtec and Besix say concrete works on the Burj Dubai Lake Hotel is more than three months ahead of schedule. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Work-on-Burj-Dubai-hotel-ahead-of-time-3-7.htm Tue 3 July 2007 15:21:48 +0530 FORSA, the investment company dedicated to women investors in the Gulf region, has announced that it has already raised AED 250 million ... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/FORSA-charges-ahead-in-its-plans-by-raising-AED-250-million-3-7.htm Tue 3 July 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Green Packet Networks (GPN), a leading broadband wireless technology provider and Next Generation mobile solutions developer, has announced that it has established a distribution line.... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Green-Packet-Networks-enters-Jordan-and-West-Palestine-3-7.htm Tue 3 July 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The two have agreed in principle to organise MRO Middle East Conference and Exhibition to be held at the Airport Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in February 2009. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-to-get-dedicated-MRO-event-20-6.htm Wed 20 June 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Financial institutions and companies will now be able to better assess the financial health of individuals and commercial organisations in Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Police-Emcredit-announce-data-sharing-on-bounced-cheque-details-20-6.htm Wed 20 June 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai is poised to change the face of global aviation and the logistics industry with investments of more than Dh300 billion over the coming decade.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-to-invest-Dh300-billion-20-6.htm Wed, 20 June 2007 15:21:48 +0530 elseco limited will help develop the Allianz Group's activities around the world from its offices in the DIFC, with a primary focus on the Middle East and Asia. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/elseco-limited-joins-DIFC-20-6.htm Wed, 20 June 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Raqmiyat, a leading UAE-based Systems Integration firm, has appointed BASA as an exclusive business partner in Iran for its widely-popular GEMS ERP solutions.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Raqmiyat-appoints-BASA-as-exclusive-partner-20-6.htm Wed, 20 June 2007 15:21:48 +0530 As part of its endeavors to tap promising markets and strengthen its status, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is conducting Dubai Road Shows... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Department-of-Tourism-and-Commerce-Marketing-Conduct-Dubai-Road-Shows-24-5.htm Thu, 24 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Halliburton will shift some 70 percent of its capital investment over the next five years to the Eastern Hemisphere, which includes oil and gas zones in the Middle East.... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Halliburton-Lesar-begins-work-in-Dubai-24-5.htm Thu, 24 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 DIFC Investments manages the Dubai International Financial Centre's (DIFC) revenue-generating operations, which can broadly be subdivided into leasing and investments... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-DIFC-Investments-LLC-assigned-ratings-24-5.htm Thu, 24 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 UAE real estate investor and developer Mak-aseb Holding will open four hotels in Dubai by the end of 2009... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Makaseb-plans-four-hotels-in-Dubai-by-2009-24-5.htm Thu, 24 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Following its huge success and popularity in Dubai, the Mother, Baby and Child Show debuts in the UAE’s Capital City tomorrow (Thursday, May 24, 2007)... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Mother-Baby-and-Child-Show-debuts-at-ADNEC-24-5.htm Thu, 24 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 PRO TECHnology, a leading provider of broadcast and communication solutions, has declared an impressive 37 per cent growth in the first quarter of this year.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PRO-TECHnology-achieves-37-percent-growth-in-first-quarter-of-2007-24-5.htm Thu, 24 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Ventures, the private equity arm of Dubai Investment Group, has picked up 5% stake in Delhi-based Bharat Hotels for Rs 160 crore... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Ventures-buys-5-percent-in-Bharat-Hotels-23-5.htm Wed, 23 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) has welcomed the launch of the AED37 billion human development fund .... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Knowledge-Village-welcomes-launch-of-Human-Development-Fund-23-5.htm Wed, 23 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Electron Solar Energy announced that Tibo Company LLC, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), will sell the company's solar energy systems through two branch offices.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Electron-Solar-in-Dubai-deal-23-5.htm Wed,23 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer- Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), unveiled today a landmark development valued at AED 1.55 billion... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Silicon-Oasis-to-be-the-number-one-destination-for-technology-companies-23-5.htm Wed,23 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 FORSA, an exclusive investment company for women investors, has announced that it will participate in the Middle-East Asia Leadership Forum.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/FORSA-participates-in-Middle-East-Asia-Leadership-Forum-23-5.htm Wed,23 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Shariah Capital Inc., a Shariah consulting and advisory company that creates and customizes Shariah compliant investment product platforms.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Shariah-Capital-Joins-Dubai-International-Financial-Centre-14-5.htm Mon,14 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 A United Nations initiative to improve the functioning of a vital entry point for goods into the Gaza Strip is to receive support from a UAE-based company, it was announced yesterday... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-firm-helps-secure-Gaza-border-post-14-5.htm Mon,14 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, will honour the winners of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) Awards tomorrow (Monday)... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Government-Excellence-Programme-Awards-to-be-presented-tomorrow-14-5.htm Mon,14 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 It's been the Earth's penultimate exclamation mark for three decades, but the CN Tower's days as the world's tallest free-standing structure are now officially numbered... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-tower-steals-the-crown-from-CN-14-5.htm Mon,14 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Emirates Extrusions, a subsidiary of M'sharie, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments PJSC, has announced that its customized systems of profiles that are designed to meet the evolving needs of its clients.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emirates-Extrusions-customized-solutions-continue-to-be-in-high-demand-in-regional-markets-14-5.htm Mon,14 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 BE SAFE’, a nationwide road safety campaign jointly launched by Belhasa Driving Center (BDC), Roads Transport Authority (RTA) ... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Belhasa-BE-SAFE-campaign-gains-momentum-14-5.htm Mon,14 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 America's Universal Studios will develop its fourth theme park with a $2.2 billion project in the Middle East boomtown of Dubai, a government-held firm has announced.... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Hollywood-Universal-Studios-to-build-theme-park-in-Dubai-2-5.htms Wed,2 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 A second Middle Eastern investor has taken a significant stake in HSBC within a fortnight, providing further support for the bank's beleaguered management.... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-investor-buys-stake-in-HSBC-2-5.htm Wed,2 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai-based du, the Gulf Arab region's second-worst performing telecom stock this year, said revenues almost doubled in the first quarter... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-telecom-du-doubles-revenues-2-5.htm Wed,2 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai stocks recovered more of their earlier losses yesterday as the benchmark index gained 1.3 per cent to close at 3,870.47... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Liquidity-boosts-Dubai-market-2-5.htm Wed,2 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 IFA Hotels Resorts (IFA HR) announced today at the Arabian Travel Market the launch of the region’s first Private Residence Club community,. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IFA-Hotels--Resorts-launches-Fractional-Ownership-Product-2-5.htm Wed,2 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Shell in the UAE, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, has announced that it will hold ,Tuesday, May 1, 2007 the awarding ceremony of the Shell Better Environment Award (BEA)... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Shell-announced-winners-of-Shell-Better-Environment-Award-2007-2-5.htm Wed,2 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Arabian Travel Market - the Middle East's premier travel and tourism show which gets under way at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC)... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Biggest-ever-Arabian-Travel-Market-opens-tomorrow-1-5.htm Tue,1 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai will have its own Disneyland-style theme park where visitors can relive fantasies and adventures once reserved for Hollywood silver screen.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dh8b%20Disneyland-style%20theme%20park%20for%20Dubai-1-5.htm Tue,1 may 2007 15:21:48 +0530 State-owned Dubai Ports World is considering selling a minority stake to raise around $1 billion ... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Ports-eyes-$1bn-minority-stake-sale-1-5.htm Tue,1 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 UAE stocks reversed course and recorded gains yesterday as Dubai's benchmark index advanced by 0.42 per cent to 3,820.94.... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-and-Abu-Dhabi-indices-gain-marginally-1-5.htm Tue,1 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 FINE, the market leaders in the Middle East’s hygienic paper industry, has announced commencement of work ... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Work-on-FINE-new-manufacturing-facility-in-Iran-begins-1-5.htm Tue,1 may 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Leveraging a steep soar in the number of Middle East tourists in 2006, Malaysian Tourism Minister YBM Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor has announced.... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Malaysia-set-to-attract-300000-tourists-1-5.htm Tue,1 May 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has been successful in closing down a Dubai-hosted website..... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Regulator-Shuts-Another-Bogus-Web-Trader-24-4.htm Tue,24 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai is planning to build the world’s first “green” skyscraper that will produce more electricity than it actually uses as part of the emirate’s efforts http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-and-Abu-Dhabi-stocks-end-week-mixed-20-4.htm Tue,24 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai stocks eased yesterday after the announcement of a new initial public offering (IPO) by Deyaar, Dubai Islamic Bank's (DIB) new real estate arm. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Deyaar-IPO-news-pulls-Dubai-stock-market-index-down-24-4.htm Tue,24 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Al Futtaim Real Estate announced yesterday the launch of a Dh1 billion development project at Dubai Silicon Oasis, the region's premier integrated innovations hub for high-tech industries. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Al-Futtaim-Real-Estate-launches-its-Dh1b-project-at-Dubai-Silicon-Oasis-24-4.htm Tue,24 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Mubasher, a subsidiary of National Technology Group (NTG) and the premier provider of e-financial solutions... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Mubasher-signs-strategic-agreement-with-Palestinian-Stock-Market-Exchange-24-4.htm Tue,24 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Borouge today announced the launch of the Gulf Plastics Pipe Academy (GPPA)... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/BOROUGE-ANNOUNCES-LAUNCH-OF-THE-GULF-PLASTICS-PIPE-ACADEMY-24-4.htm Tue,24 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 UAE stocks ended the week on a mixed note with Abu Dhabi's general index advancing by 1.82 per cent to 3,091.50 while Dubai's benchmark retreated marginally by 0.19 per cent to 3,864.87 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-and-Abu-Dhabi-stocks-end-week-mixed-20-4.htm Fri,20 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The Dubai Creek extension up to the Arabian Gulf via Business Bay will provide an alternative transport route for residents and tourists. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Creek-link-to-sea-approved-20-4.htm Fri,20 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 A world-renowned safety organisation has chosen Dubai as the location for its first international office, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Top-safety-accreditation-company-picks-Dubai-as-its-regional-hub-20-4.htm Fri,20 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME), a joint venture between the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc (NYMEX) and Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Mercantile-Exchange-Revises-Launch-Program-20-4.htm Fri,20 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 In line with its aggressive growth and expansion strategy, Digiphoto, a leading souvenir imaging service provider in the region, has announced the opening of new imaging sites http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DigiPhoto-continues-impressive-growth-as-new-imaging-sites-open-in-Dubai-and-Singapore-20-4.htm Fri,20 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority (Tanmia) is currently participating in Counselling Arabia 2007, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Tanmia-participates-in-Counselling-Arabia-2007-20-4.htm Fri,20 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The Dubai Police have started questioning some eye-witnesses and others, not as yet identified, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dh54m-Dubai-heist-Hunt-continues-for-armed-robbers-17-4.htm Tue,17 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The international law firm of Chadbourne Parke LLP announced today that it will return to the United Arab Emirates http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Law-Firm-Returns-To-Dubai-Chadbourne-Parke-Extends-Energy-17-4.htm Tue,17 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Trade contributed Dh36.2 billion to the Dubai economy in 2006, representing the second most valuable activity ... http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Trade-sector-a-vital-pillar-of-healthy-Dubai-economy-17-4.htm Tue,17 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai-based Al Fattan Properties yesterday announced two major developments with a combined value of Dh1.85 billion, a statement said. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Al-Fattan-will-invest-Dh1.85b-in-two-Dubai-projects-17-4.htm Tue,17 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Quality Group (DQG), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the performance level of the local business environment, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Quality-Group-Launches-the-Ideas-Arabia-2nd-International-Conference-17-4.htm Tue,17 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Sabban Property Investments (SPI), in association with The CarbonNeutral Company (TCNC), has announced that they are constructing the Middle East’s first-ever CarbonNeutral development. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Sabban-Property-Investments-construct-first-ever-Carbon-Neutral-development-17-4.htm Tue,17 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 For the duration of four weeks, Dubai Festival City will host various art demonstrations, every week highlighting a special artistic theme http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Festival-City-announces-the-start-of-Festival-of-Art-16-4.htm Mon,16 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai-based Emaar Propertiesthe largest Arab real-estate developer by market value, reported its slowest rate of profit-growth in the first quarter http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-developer-hit-by-U.S-housing-slowdown-16-4.htm Mon,16 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai stocks plummeted sharply yesterday on account of profit booking on Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Profit-booking-in-DIB-batters-Dubai-market-16-4.htm Mon,16 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Bahrain-based PSI Energy Holding Company said it is moving its main corporate operations to Dubai to be able to better pursue oil and gas projects in region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PSI-Energy-Holding-plans-to-shift-corporate-operations-to-Dubai-16-4.htm Mon,16 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products http://www.dubaicity.com/news/NETGEAR-introduces-new-Dual-Mode-DECT-Cordless-Phone-16-4.htm Mon,16 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Zenobia, a star-studded historical epic musical, does not only address Arab communities, but also other people across the globe, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Zenobia-is-the-biggest-work-of-epic-drama-ever-in-Dubai-12-4.htm Fri,13 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The Rs.15 billion ($350 million) Smart City project at Kochi will soon become reality as its developer Dubai Internet City (DIC) has finally agreed http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Internet-City-finally-gives-nod-for-Smart-City-13-4.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Knowledge Village a member of TECOM Investments, today announced the launch of Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Knowledge-Village-Unveils-Dubai-International-Academic-City-13-4.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai World, which runs the world's third largest port operator, DP World, has announced the establishment of Dubai Drydocks World (DD World) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-World-launches-new-global-unit-13-4.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 EPSON is all set to make an impact at GITEX Saudi Arabia 2007, the sixth international information technology exhibition http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EPSON-gears-up-for-GITEX-Saudi-Arabia-with-a-focus-on-wireless-technology-13-4.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 USRobotics, a Platinum Equity company, has won the ‘Best SMB Networking Vendor’ award at the Network Middle East Innovation Awards 2007 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/USRobotics-Wins-Prestigious-Best-SMB-Networking-Vendor-Award-13-4.htm Fri,13 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Rasd Ltd, a member of The Amrop Hever Group, the largest executive search network in the world in geographical coverage, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Rasd-poised-to-address-increasing-demand-for-top-executives-12-4.htm Thu,12 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Investments Park (DIP) has announced the appointment of Wellmark Communications http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments-Park-appoints-Wellmark-as-exclusive-media-representative-12-4.htm Thu,12 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 SMART Technologies Inc. announces its participation in the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) Dubai 2007. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/SMART-displays-latest-learning-technology-at-GETEX-Dubai-12-4.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai World has announced the establishment of Dubai Drydocks World (DD World) to consolidate the dry docks and maritime sector of the organization. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-consolidates-shipyard-operations-12-4.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, called on the business community in Dubai http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-businessmen-called-to-explore-openings-in-Tajikistan-12-4.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai Sports City, the world’s first integrated sports city and cornerstone project of Dubailand, today announced the award of contracts for the design and build of two major sporting venues. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/AED830m-contract-positions-Dubai-Sports-City-as-centre-of-global-sporting-excellence-12-4.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Mrs. Raja al Gurg, President of the Dubai Business Woman Council officially opened The Bride Show Dubai on Tuesday, launching the glittering four day wedding and shopping extravaganza. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/President-of-the-Dubai-Business-Woman-Council-opens-The-Bride-Show-Dubai-11-4.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai-based property investment firm Emirates International Holdings (EIH) has hired a bank to study the possibility for a listing as part of its overall restructuring. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-EIH-says-hires-bank-for-possible-IPO-11-4.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The world’s richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup, will be run at a large new horseracing complex from 2010, and the race itself will see its prize money almost double. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/united-arab-emirates-Racing-Dubai-World-Cup-set-for-magnificent-new-home-11-4.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 This past week endured the annual mind-numbing golfing event known, fittingly perhaps, as The Masters. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Luxury-and-Exploitation-Tiger-woods-in-Dubai-11-4.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) Dubai 2007, the Middle East’s leading education exhibition, opens tomorrow http://www.dubaicity.com/news/GETEX-2007-opens-tomorrow-as-unified-platform-11-4.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Dubai eGovernment has announced its successful participation in the fourth conference of the International Women’s Cultural Forum http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-eGovernment-showcases-technology-for-an-eFamily-11-4.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Major Development, one of Thailandamp;#146;s leading real estate developers, has launched a USD 100 million projects portfolio at the International Property Show 2007 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Major-Development-launches-USD-100-million-projects-portfolio-at-International-Property-Show-2007-6-4.htm Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:21:48 +0530 Tawam Hospital, the UAEapos;s premier health care facility which is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/UAE-first-tracheal-reconstruction-surgery-performed-by-world-renowned-specialist-6-4.htm Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:21:02 +0530 Leading UAE stock market indices made strong gains yesterday, the biggest in more than a month. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DFM-jumps-2.5-per-cent-6-4.htm Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:20:19 +0530 Saudi Arabia swept two out of four championship titles on the final day of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships (DIAHC) as Ajman Stud won the prestigious Junior Filly category. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Double-delight-for-Saudi-Arabia-at-Dubai-Arabian-horse-show-6-4.htm Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:19:36 +0530 Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced a major sponsorship of the 2007 Dubai Airshow, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Aerospace-Enterprise-signs-with-Dubai-2007-6-4.htm Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:18:54 +0530 Emaar Properties, developer of the $900 million Burj Dubai, has said the worldapos;s tallest tower will meet its scheduled completion dates despite continued delays to the exterior facade of the building. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Burj-Dubai-work-to-finish-on-time-6-4.htm Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:18:28 +0530 The $6 million Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (G1) is the worldapos;s richest horse race, contested at 2000 meters (about 1 1/4 miles) on the dirt track at Nad al Sheba http://www.dubaicity.com/news/2007-Dubai-World-Cup-Results-3-4.htm Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:15:07 +0530 Rather than slowing down, the UAE property sector is entering into a mature phase, according to senior executives of two leading UAE property developers. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-property-sector-maturing-than-slowing-3-4.htm Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:14:08 +0530 With Dubaiapos;s population predicted to grow annually by 108,000 people, the emirate will need 43,233 additional residential units per year over the next four years http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-needs-43,233-new-residential-units-per-year-3-4.htm Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:13:20 +0530 A $1.8 billion pending deal by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Ltd. to buy private-equity firm Carlyle Groupapos;s aviation business is unlikely to set off a furor by U.S. lawmakers http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-buyout-of-Carlyle-aerospace-units-3-4.htm Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:12:38 +0530 ICI Investment, a leading regional investment and development company, has announced the launch of Serena Residence, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ICI-Investment-launches-Serena-Residence-in-Jumeirah-Village-3-4.htm Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:11:48 +0530 njazat Data Systems, the regionamp;#146;s leading Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Injazat-Data-Systems-and-Zayed-University-hold-workshop-3-4.htm Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:11:00 +0530 Middle East amp; African Investment Company (MEAIC), a Dubai-based private equity firm http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-private-equity-firm-wins-telecom-licence-in-Uganda-2-4.htm Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:09:34 +0530 Dubaiapos;s third International Horse Fair was opened yesterday by deputy ruler and Minister of Finance and Industry Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-international-horse-fair-opens-2-4.htm Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:08:42 +0530 Dubai Bank yesterday opened five new branches throughout the UAE. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Bank-opens-five-more-branches-2-4.htm Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:07:48 +0530 Though the ghastly performance of Discreet Cat in the Dubai World Cup shocked and depressed the Godolphin team http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Abscess-explains-Discreet-Cat-defeat-as-Maktoums-grand-plans-gather-pace-2-4.htm Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:06:43 +0530 The first Property Finance Seminar amp; Exhibition which was held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai in collaboration with the Worldwide Property Show l http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Ideal-Management-Essentials-launches-the-second-Property-Finance-Seminar-amp;-Exhibition-2-4.htm Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:05:27 +0530 Forbes has recently announced the 2007 list of the worldamp;#146;s richest people, which includes 30 billionaires from the Arab world http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Forbes-announces-30-Arabic-billionaires-with-$125.3-billion-collective-net-worth-2-4.htm Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:04:21 +0530 The moans were audible from the hometown crowd as Discreet Cat drew the rail on Wednesday night for the $6-million Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Horse-of-the-Year-Invasor-draws-outside-post-in-Dubai-World-Cup-30-3.htm 30 March 2007 16:03:20 THE economic transformation of Dubai is a testament to the development strategy initiated by the emirateamp;#146;s government in the aftermath of the Opec petrodollar bonanza in the 1970amp;#146;s. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-innovative-model-of-development-30-3.htm 30 March 2007 16:02:16 Rapid economic growth will see Dubaiamp;#146;s power demand double by 2015 and the emirate is looking at energy conservation and solar and wind schemes to help meet its electricity needs http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-needs-new-energy-resources-says-Mohammed-30-3.htm 30 March 2007 16:01:10 His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Mohammad-approves-Dubai-environmental-plan-30-3.htm 30 March 2007 15:59:59 Tawam Hospital, the UAEapos;s premier health care facility which is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Tawam-Hospital-offers-modern-endo-vascular-treatment-30-3.htm 30 March 2007 15:57:38 SMART Technologies Inc, the industry pioneer and global education market segment leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools http://www.dubaicity.com/news/SMART-Board-software-9.5-supports-Windows-Vista-operating-system-30-3.htm 30 March 2007 15:56:03 The American and European racing seasons are barely underway and the Breedersapos; Cup is seven months away, but the two best horses in the world will meet on Saturday in Dubai http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Impressive-field-set-for-Dubai-World-Cup-29-3.htm 29 March 2007 15:54:56 Dubai Aluminium Company (Dubal) hosted the 71st meeting of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) Board of Directors, comprising CEOs of the worldapos;s major primary aluminium producers http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubal-hosts-IAIapos;s-71st-conference-in-Dubai-29-3.htm 29 March 2007 15:53:36 he Loft Towers assures the comfort of spacious living and features three towers amp;#150; East, West and Central. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emaar-launches-West-Loft-Tower-in-Downtown-Burj-Dubai-29-3.htm 29 March 15:52:36 All Dubai government departments employing a significant number of female employees with young children will have to offer day care service http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-departments-to-have-day-care-centres-29-3.htm 29 March2007 15:50:57 syscom Emirates LLC, a subsidiary of Mapos;sharie, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments PJSC, has announced the launch of Syscom sIPC300 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Syscom-launches-new-IP-telephony-solution-in-the-Middle-East-29-3.htm 29 March 2007 15:49:23 First Qatar, a leading real estate developer, will showcase its luxury apartments at First Towers located in The Pearl-Qatar during the International Property Show 2007 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/First-Qatar-highlights-investment-opportunities-at-International-Property-Show-2007-29-3.htm 29March 2007 15:30:47 IFA Hotels amp; Resorts (IFA HR) today announced its entry into the Namibian hospitality market through a joint venture agreement http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IFA-HOTELS-amp;-RESORTS-ENTERS-NAMIBIA-27-3.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:45:26 +0530 The 1.4km sub-sea tunnel project on The Palm Jumeirah is approaching completion with the waters of the Arabian Gulf now entirely submerging the tunnel http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Waters-submerge-The-Palm-Jumeirah-sub-sea-tunnel-27-3.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:44:31 +0530 Big investors are injecting their excess liquidity in overseas housing projects after losing hopes of a rebound in Pakistani real estate market. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Investors-eye-housing-projects-in-Dubai-27-3.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:43:22 +0530 With the successful launch of a new generation of wristwatches in 2005, Faberge timepieces have gained popularity http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Faberge-legendary-timepieces-steal-limelight-at-its-launch-in-Dubai-27-3.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:41:59 +0530 More than 120 companies have committed themselves to Dubai Logistics City, which is due to open at the end of 2008, the free zoneapos;s CEO said yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Logistics-City-receives-strong-response-27-3.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:40:50 +0530 Dubaiapos;s iron and steel trade registered a 32.5 per cent jump in 2006 compared to 2005, reflecting the construction boom that is underway in the UAE and across the Gulf region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-iron-and-steel-trade-rises-by-32.5pc-27-3.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:38:51 +0530 Dubai World has centralized its retail activities under the Nakheel banner following the creation of a new retail property division amp;#150; Nakheel Retail. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-World-announces-formation-of-Nakheel-Retail-26-3.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:36:36 +0530 DCC, a leading turnkey construction company has recently landed a contract for the construction of a premiere resort hotel development on the trunk of Dubaiamp;#146;s Palm Jumeirah. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DCC-awarded-half-billion-Dirham-contract-26-3.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:35:32 +0530 For the third consecutive year, the Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) will serve as a forum for international manufacturers and traders, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-International-Horse-Fair-Begins-April-1-26-3.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:34:09 +0530 Dubai International Capital LLC, a private equity company owned by the emirateapos;s ruling sheikh, is seeking quot;bolt-onquot; buyouts to complement companies http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Intapos;l-seeking-bolt-on-buyouts-in-2007-26-3.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:32:41 +0530 Group managing director Low Chin Meng said the company, which is tendering for more projects in the Gulf area totalling 1.3 billion dirhams, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/LCL-wants-to-bring-more-Malaysian-goods-to-Dubai-26-3.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:31:36 +0530 LAVA MAN (Slew City Slew), a Grade 1 winner on both turf and dirt, will return to the green on Saturday in the $5 million Dubai Duty Free (UAE-G1) at Nad al Sheba. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/U.S.-contenders-gallop-in-Dubai-26-3.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:30:24 +0530 The highly popular Masters Football Cup returns to Dubai on April 5 with four of the top UK Masters teams taking part. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Masters-Football-Cup-returns-to-Dubai-23-3.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 MapInfo Corporation (Nasdaq: MAPS), the leading global provider of location intelligence solutions, today announces the details of its attendance at Map Middle East. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/MapInfo-Showcases-Location-Intelligence-At-Map-Middle-East-Dubai-23-3.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC) has announced that its SGB access services division has been awarded a major new contract valued at approximately $5.5 million. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Harsco-SGB-Division-Gets-$5-Million-Contract-On-Dubai-Airport-City-Project-23-3.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 Dubai is no different. Not blessed with the geological lottery of black gold reserves that enriched Saudi Arabia and Kuwait or even pre-oil Abu Dhabiamp;#146;s fertile Liwa or Al Ain oases. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-shows-the-way-23-3.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 DTK Computer Middle East, one of the regionapos;s leading brands of personal computers. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DTK-underlines-commitment-to-high-potential-Saudi-Arabia-PC-market-23-3.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 Danube Building Materials FZCO, a leading player in the construction, interior decoration, and shop-fitting industry. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Danube-invests-AED-30-million-in-Bahrain-as-part-of-regional-expansion-23-3.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 Al Huzaifa Furniture, a leading U.A.E-based designer retail store providing high-end solutions for homes and offices, celebrated their 30th anniversary. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Al-Huzaifa-Furniture-celebrates-its-30th-anniversary-22-3.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 Phase 1 of Residential City, the mid-cost housing component of Dubai World Central (DWC) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-World-Central-DWC-Residential-City-22-3.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 Dubai is looking to become the worldapos;s next major theme park hub. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-to-Host-New-Theme-Park-Based-Entirely-Around-Marvel-Characters-22-3.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:28:56 +0530 Godolphinapos;s Discreet Cat was installed the favourite to win next Saturdayapos;s $6 million Dubai World Cup http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Cat-favoured-for-Dubai-World-Cup-22-3.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:27:55 +0530 The Sama Dubai, a subsidiary of Dubai Group, has finally obtained long-desired land owned by the amp;amp;apos;304;stanbul Transportation Authority. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Group-Builds-The-Tallest-Skyscrapers-in-Istanbul-22-3.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:26:57 +0530 The senior unsecured rating of Dubai Holding Commercial Operations MTN Limitedapos;s USD5bn debt issuance programme guaranteed by DHCOG is also affirmed at apos;AA-apos; (AA minus). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Fitch-affirms-Dubai-Holding-Commercial-Operations-Group-21-3.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 Dubai Properties continued to highlight its presence internationally with a successful showcasing of its groundbreaking projects. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Properties-Exerts-its-Presence-at-the-World-Largest-Property-Event-21-3.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:29:57 +0530 TECOM Investments and Sama Dubai, both members of Dubai Holding, today announced the formation of amp;#145;SmartCityamp;#146;. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/TECOM-and-Sama-Dubai-to-Jointly-Create-SmartCity-Clusters-Worldwide-21-3.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:28:56 +0530 Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is nearing a deal to buy a series of aviation businesses from US private equity firm Carlyle Group http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-group-in-talks-on-US-aviation-assets-21-3.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:27:55 +0530 PRO TECHnology, the leading integrator of storage and high availability solutions in the Middle East. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PRO-TECHnology-bags-award-for-Best-Solutions-Partner-21-3.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:26:57 +0530 FINE, the market leaders in the Middle Eastamp;#146;s hygienic paper industry, has announced its plans to step up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives . http://www.dubaicity.com/news/FINE-keen-on-stepping-up-its-CSR-initiatives-in-the-region-21-3.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:25:57 +0530 Dubai World Centralapos;s human resource strategy unveiled at the Career UAE Fair attracted a large number of UAE nationals to seek employment http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-World-Central-signs-first-employment-contracts-with-UAE-nationals-20-3.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:29:57 +0530 International Rubber Company (IRC), a subsidiary of Mamp;#146;Sharie, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IRC-secures-Dubai-Quality-Appreciation-Program-20-3.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:29:57 +0530 On 21st March 2007, IFA Hotels amp; Resorts (IFA HR), as part of its ongoing global expansion, will launch its London office. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IFA-Hotels-amp;-Resorts-opens-London-office-20-3.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:29:57 +0530 The Dubai-based Select GroupTM, one of the leading players in Dubaiapos;s realty sector http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Select-Group-signs-with-Marriott-International-to-manage-Renaissance-Dubai-Marina-Hotel-20-3.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:29:57 +0530 Dubaiapos;s Dhs15.5 billion ($4.2 billion) Metro rail system is on target to open in September 2009, according to the Road Traffic Association (RTA), which is managing the project. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Metro-on-track-for-2009-opening-20-3.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:29:57 +0530 Dubaiapos;s planned purchase of two aircraft engine repair companies wonapos;t raise the same national security concerns in Congress as the acquisition of several U.S. ports . http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Carlyle-Dubai-Aerospace-Deal-May-Clear-Congressional-Hurdles-20-3.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:29:57 +0530 Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding today announced that the two companies have reached an agreement in which Emaar will issue 2.364 billion new shares to Dubai Holding http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Holding-takes-a-stake-in-Emaar-Properties-19-3.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:29:57 +0530 subsidiary of Dubai Investments Industries which is wholly owned by Dubai Investments http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments-pharmaceutical-affiliate-to-be-showcased-at-Duphat-2007-19-3.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:29:10 +0530 Dubai will need to more than double its annual per capita retail spend to $ 8,400 by 2010, from the current $3,500 required to make retail space viable http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-must-increase-retail-spend-to-meet-shopping-centre-growth-19-3.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:27:53 +0530 ART Marine, the Middle Eastapos;s leading marine hospitality and yacht brokerage organization, today launched Club Azure at the Dubai International Boat Show. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ART-Marine-launches-Club-Azure-at-the-Dubai-International-Boat-Show-19-3.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:26:58 +0530 The first ever Aviation Procurement Exhibition (APEX) opens today (March 19, 2007) in Abu Dhabi http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Aviation-Procurement-Exhibitio-kicks-off-at-the-new-Abu-Dhabi-National-Exhibition-Centre-19-3.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:26:06 +0530 EastNets, a leading payment and security solutions provider for the Middle Eastapos;s government and financial institutions, has announced its participation in the SWIFT Regional Conference http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EastNets-announces-participation-in-the-SWIFT-Regional-Conference-in-Abu-Dhabi-19-3.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:25:11 +0530 The closing ceremony of amp;#145;DIP Olympiads 2007amp;#146;, Dubaiamp;#146;s only dedicated sports festival for companies organized by YalaSports http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DIP-Olympiads-2007-draws-to-a-close-17-3.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:31:59 +0530 Expanding its lineup of consumer-friendly, easy-to-use external hard drives that has made it the leading consumer external storage brand worldwide, Western Digital Corp. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/WD-simplifies-access-to-digital-content-from-anywhere-in-the-world-17-3.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:26:56 +0530 Co-participants of Dubai Stand at the inaugural Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) exhibition, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Co-Participants-Support-Newest-Travel-Industry-Show-17-3.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:25:49 +0530 This year, once again under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry and the Chairman of the World Trade Center, the 3rd DIHF, recognized as the largest equestrian exhibition http://www.dubaicity.com/news/3rd-Edition-of-Dubai-International-Horse-Fair-galloping-17-3.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:24:03 +0530 Dubai World is quot;exploring fresh investment opportunities in Russia to enhance its presence in the country,quot; the company said in a Press statement yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-World-seeks-to-expand-presence-in-Russia-17-3.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:23:06 +0530 Emaar Properties has strengthened its premier position as a role model for real estate developers by winning the coveted Dubai Quality Award http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emaar-wins-Dubai-Quality-Award-for-excellence-in-quality-management-17-3.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:22:14 +0530 IFA Yacht Ownership Club (IFA YOC) announced that it will expand its exclusive yacht lifestyle concept to include the Caribbean, taking its total number of cruising zones to five. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IFA-Yacht-Ownership-Club-adds-the-Caribbean-15-3.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:04:02 +0530 Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) sold its debut issue of $750m of Islamic bonds at the lower end of a previously announced price range, data supplied by International Insider showed yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Islamic-sells-$750m-of-Islamic-bonds-15-3.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:02:42 +0530 About 68 private schools in Dubai have asked for a hike in tuition fees, ranging from four to 180 per cent, for the new academic year, it was learnt yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/68-Dubai-pprivate-schools-seek-4-180pc-fee-hike-15-3.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:00:55 +0530 A small non-profit making community arts center which has been a cultural landmark in Dubai is being evicted and forced to relocate http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-International-Art-Centre-displaced-15-3.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:00:04 +0530 US oil services giant Halliburtonapos;s surprise decision to relocate from Texas to Dubai has boosted the Gulf emirateapos;s ambitions to be a major player on the international financial scene http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Halliburton-move-boosts-Dubai-image-15-3.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:59:22 +0530 These included Acer Computer (ME) Limited and Al Khaleej Sugar (L.L.C) from the manufacturing sector, http://dubaicity.com/news/Sheikh-Hamdan-honours-13-organisations-at-Dubai-Quality-Award-ceremony-14-3.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:50:02 +0530 Halliburton Co.apos;s decision to split its headquarters between Houston and Dubai http://dubaicity.com/news/Halliburton-Dubai-move-draws-criticism-in-Congress-14-3.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:48:47 +0530 Passengers affected by the aborted take-off of Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG006 flight resumed their trip to Dhaka at 9:30am yesterday, an airline official has confirmed. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-airport-operations-back-to-normal-14-3.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:47:57 +0530 Halliburton, the big energy services company, said on Sunday that it would open a corporate headquarters in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai http://dubaicity.com/news/Halliburton-Moving-C.E.O.-From-Houston-to-Dubai-14-3.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:46:46 +0530 Almutlaqamp;#146;s Furnitureamp;#148;, the sole dealer for the brands amp;#147;Natuzziamp;#148;, amp;#147;Gautieramp;#148;, amp;#147;Calligarisamp;#148;, amp;#147;Alfamp;#148;, amp;#147;La-z-boyamp;#148; and amp;#147;Wardeamp;#148; in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia http://dubaicity.com/news/Almutlaq-Furniture-announces-new-Riyadh-showroom-14-3.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:44:57 +0530 Brother Gulf, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of printing, communication and digital imaging products http://dubaicity.com/news/Brother-Gulf-joins-hands-with-ICCE-14-3.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:43:49 +0530 Dubaiapos;s ruling Maktoum family has been offering tax incentives to merchants to relocate to the city since 1901 when it lured businessmen upset by a new tax regime across the Gulf. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Why-any-multinational-ought-to-be-based-in-Dubai-13-3.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:09:22 +0530 Yousefapos;s comments came at the opening session of the 3rd Working Group meeting on E-Government and Administrative Simplification, and a high level seminar on apos;Measuring and Evaluating e-Governmentapos;. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-School-of-Government-addresses-stiff-challenges-facing-Arab-world-13-3.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:08:27 +0530 Dubai Investments Park (DIP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has announced that they have already leased more than 8 million square feet of office Development plots http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments-Park-to-lease-20-million-sq-ft-of-office-space-13-3.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:05:06 +0530 Using the same state-of-the-art electronic voting systems used by judges at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival http://www.dubaicity.com/news/1679-entries-compete-at-the-inaugural-Dubai-Lynx-13-3.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:03:49 +0530 Nakheel has achieved excellent sales for the newly launched Marina Residences on The Palm Jumeirah with all units in the second release of property sold out during the opening day of public sales http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Nakheel-hails-excellent-first-day-sales-for-Marina-Residences-13-3.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:02:36 +0530 Excited brides and grooms-to-be will be descending upon the UAE capital in their thousands during the next few days as the Middle Eastamp;#146;s premier wedding event, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/The-Bride-Show-opens-today-at-Abu-Dhabis-new-National-Exhibition-Centre-13-3.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:00:27 +0530 In a bid to increase the percentage of UAE Nationals in its workforce, Drake amp; Scull International (DSI) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Drake-amp;-Scull-announces-participation-in-Careers-UAE-2007-9-3.htm Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:19:00 +0530 Folk trounced her field in the final filliesapos; Classic, the US$250,000 Al Tayer Motor Oaks at Nad Al Sheba tonight http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Benedetti-Fifth-in-Dubai-as-Kapil-and-Folk-Impress-9-3.htm Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:17:42 +0530 Here are some numbers for you to show why - Dubai is home to 1.422 million people with over 292,000 new residents adding up to its demographics structure in 2006 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-is-growing-too-fast-9-3.htm Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:16:50 +0530 Dubai is all set to host the boating worldamp;#146;s biggest attraction, Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), the premier exhibition in the Middle East for the leisure marine industry, from March 13 to 17, 2007. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Boat-Show-to-see-record-deals-9-3.htm Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:15:48 +0530 The chairman and CEO of Citigroupapos;s global consumer group, Ajay Banga, is a man not only with ideas and vision but, reportedly, considerable influence on the world stage. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Citigroup-has-major-plans-for-Dubai-9-3.htm Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:13:57 +0530 International Rubber Company (IRC), a subsidiary of Mamp;#146;Sharie, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments, has announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply curtain wall gaskets for Singaporeamp;#146;s tallest condominium http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IRC-to-supply-curtain-wall-gaskets-for-Singapore%E2%80%99s-tallest-condominium-8-3.htm Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:54:06 +0530 Shell has announced the extension of the deadline for accepting applications for the Emirates Business women Award (EBWA) 2007 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EBWA-Award-2007-commemorates-International-Womenapos;s-Day-8-3.htm Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:53:14 +0530 Dubai Furniture Manufacturing Co., (DFMC), the licensed manufacturer and retailer of King Koil and Serta mattresses in the UAE, forecasts a 25 per cent increase in volumes with the launch of a new premium product range. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Furniture-Manufacturing-Co.-DFMC-To-Increase-Production-By-25-Percent-8-3.htm Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:51:23 +0530 Dolphin Energy will start supplying natural gas from Qatar to Dubai within two weeks, the company said yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-to-get-Dolphin-gas-supplies-within-two-weeks-8-3.htm Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:50:09 +0530 The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has recently organized the first meeting of the Hotel and Hotel Apartment Group for the year 2007 at Hyatt Regency Hotel. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/First-Meeting-Hotel-And-Hotel-Apartment-Group-In-Dubai-8-3.htm Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:48:48 +0530 At the same time, Standard amp; Poorapos;s affirmed its apos;A/A-1apos; ratings on both banks http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emirates-Bank-International-National-Bank-of-Dubai-outlook-to-positive-8-3.htm Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:48:16 +0530 Visitors to the Dubai Stand at the 2007 edition of International Tourism Exchange (ITB), which opens in Berlin on March 7, will have the opportunity to watch the handicrafts and Arabic calligraphy in addition to a chocolate statue of Burj Al Arab and Costa cruise ship mode. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Stand-in-ITB-2007-to-feature-Arabic-calligraphy-amp;-handicrafts-7-3.htm Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:14:28 +0530 The companyapos;s first Middle East trade show, the China Sourcing Fair:Gifts amp; Home Products, will be held June 11-13, 2007, at the Dubai International Convention amp; Exhibition Center. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Global-Sources-Opens-Dubai-Office-to-Bring-Largest-Ever-Exhibition-7-3.htm Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:13:31 +0530 Vision-X Dubai, the 8th Optical and Ophthalmic Exhibition and Conference, was officially inaugurated today by H.E. Qadhi Saeed Al Moorshid, Director General - Department of Health amp; Medical Services. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/most-international-edition-of-vision-x-dubai-2007-opens-7-3.htm Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:12:01 +0530 LNG Impel said a liquefied natural gas storage facility it is developing with Dubai would cost $2 billion, twice the original estimate. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-LNG-facility-to-cost-$2bn-7-3.htm Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:11:11 +0530 ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body of the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) digital literacy program for the Gulf States http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ICDL-calls-for-injection-of-digital-literacy-initiatives-in-the-healthcare-sector-7-3.htm Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:10:02 +0530 EPSON has announced the Middle East launch of its new PictureMate PM range with a contemporary and iconic design http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EPSON-launches-high-quality-portable-home-photo-labs-in-the-Middle-East-7-3.htm Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:09:19 +0530 Dubai International Capital (DIC) has sold the company behind the Madame Tussauds and London Eye tourist attractions in a amp;#163;1 billion ($1.9 billion) deal to Merlin Entertainments. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-bags-$1.9bn-for-Tussauds-sale-6-3.htm Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:38:38 +0530 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates amp;#151; Dubaiapos;s government has bolstered its holdings of New York City real estate by purchasing a majority stake in Manhattanapos;s five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Government-Firm-Buys-NYC-Hotel-6-3.htm Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:38:08 +0530 The stakes are rising in the Middle East as Abu Dhabi and Dubai vie for cultural pre-eminence within the United Arab Emirates. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-plays-high-stakes-with-blue-chips-6-3.htm Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:35:50 +0530 Dubai: The Middle Eastapos;s tallest air traffic control tower is being developed at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-plans-Mideast-tallest-air-traffic-tower-6-3.htm Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:34:46 +0530 Marmum Dairy Farm, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments Industries, wholly owned by Dubai Investments http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Marmum-Dairy-to-boost-annual-production-by-2.5-million-litres-6-3.htm Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:33:57 +0530 Empost, UAEamp;#146;s National Courier Company, has expanded its wide range of value-added services http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Empost-opens-specialized-service-department-6-3.htm Tue, 6 Mar 2007 15:32:20 +0530 Roger Federer beat Tommy Haas in straight sets on Friday to reach his fifth straight Dubai Open final. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Federer-beats-Haas-to-reach-final-in-Dubai-Open-3-3.htm Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:59:10 +0530 Dubai Properties yesterday announced all three phases of the 64 million sq. ft master development Business Bay are completely sold out. There will be more than 220 towers along the extension of the Dubai Creek at Business Bay. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Properties-Dh110b-Business-Bay-sold-out-3-3.htm Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:58:07 +0530 The World Dental Federation (FDI), the professional, independent and worldwide voice of dentistry representing over one million dentists around the world, has chosen Dubai to host the 2007 FDI Annual World Dental Congress and Exhibition. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/World-dental-congress-to-be-held-in-Dubai-3-3.htm Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:56:56 +0530 A Brunei- BORN pastry chef, who works in a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, made Brunei proud at the recent Emirates International Salon Culinaire 2007 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Pastry-Chef-Wraps-Up-Prestigious-Award-In-Dubai-3-3.htm Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:56:01 +0530 Graphic International Center (GIC), a leading provider of copying, scanning, and printing solutions, has been appointed as the authorised reseller for Canon Graphic Art and Computer Aided Design (CAD) printers in the UAE. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Graphic-International-Center-appointed-exclusive-resellers-3-3.htm Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:55:14 +0530 The US$6 million Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline, is still on the agenda for Discreet Cat, who was scratched from Thursdayapos;s Lahan Burj Nahaar earlier today. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Cat-still-on-course-for-Dubai-World-Cup-2-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:31:55 +0530 Several unresolved issues, including the Emirate of Dubaiapos;s official ban on Israeli visitors, have caused the University of Connecticut to sideline indefinitely its proposed plan to establish a branch campus in the Persian Gulf country. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/UConn-Dubai-project-stalls-amid-many-concerns-2-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:30:58 +0530 Emirates Bank, Dubaiapos;s biggest lender, is to formally open a representative office in Singapore today in a bid to capture a share of the growing trade between Asia and the Middle East. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-bank-eyes-Asian-market-share-2-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:30:09 +0530 The Dubai Educational Zone (DEZ) has bagged the maximum number of prizes offered by the Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Awards for Distinguished Academic Performance, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-tops-in-Hamdan-awards-for-excellence-in-education-2-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:29:21 +0530 Belden, the leading multinational designer and manufacturer of signal transmission solutions, has announced that the Company is gearing up to capitalize . http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Belden-to-Capitalize-on-Growing-Demand-for-Signal-Transmission-2-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:28:15 +0530 Shell, a leading player in the global energy and petrochemicals industry, will present the advantages of learning and workforce development activities http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Shell-officials-to-promote-workplace-learning-program-2-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:27:24 +0530 Hereamp;#146;s an idea. After sitting in the chaos which was the traffic heading towards Sharjah last night it occurred to me that perhaps we SHOULD have the road toll, but it should be placed on the borders of Sharjah into Dubai http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-roads-should-be-for-Dubai-traffic-1-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:26:35 +0530 Roger Federer was in spectacular form as he defeated Italyapos;s Daniele Bracciali 7-5 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Federer-sails-Nadal-struggles-in-Dubai-1-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:25:42 +0530 The Dubai Department of Civil Aviation has put online 93 per cent of its services, surpassing an eGovernment target almost a year ahead of schedule, Shaikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of DCA and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group has announced. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/93pc-services-of-Dubai-Civil-Aviation-Dept-go-online-1-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:24:53 +0530 Leading Dubai based international bank, Lloyds TSB, has strengthened its mortgage teams. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Lloyds-TSB-Dubai-makes-new-appointments-for-its-mortgage-services-1-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:23:49 +0530 The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) Dubai 2007, the Middle Eastamp;#146;s leading education exhibition, is gearing up to offer a one stop platform for education providers, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/GETEX-2007-announced-as-comprehensive-education-training-1-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:22:44 +0530 Dubai eGovernment, a pioneering initiative in the region to provide online services http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-eGovernment-foils-hacking-attempts-on-government-websites-1-3.htm Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:20:29 +0530 Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), the real estate arm of Dubai Investments PJSC, has awarded the construction, maintenance and engineering work of the amp;#145;Ritajamp;#146;, DIRCamp;#146;s first residential projec http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DIRC-awards-construction-of-Ritaj-to-Robust-Contracting-28-2.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:20:06 +0530 Makaseb Holdingamp;#146;s Chairman, Hesham Abdel Ghani, has been awarded membership into the exclusive International amp;#145;Whoamp;#146;s Whoamp;#146; Historical Society (IWWHS) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Makaseb-Holding-Chairman-joins-exclusive-ranks-28-2.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:19:23 +0530 Defending champion Rafael Nadal came out as the winner against charismatic Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in a high-quality first round battle at the Dubai Duty Free Menamp;#146;s Open on Tuesday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Nadal-beats-Baghdatis-in-thriller-28-2.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:17:29 +0530 Horse of the Year Discreet Cat was reported to be in order for his Dubai World Cup prep at Nad Al Sheba tomorrow where he will put his big race credentials on the line. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Cat-set-for-Dubai-World-Cup-test-28-2.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:16:30 +0530 The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) revealed yesterday a master plan to further develop a service economy through supporting the diamond trade. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DMCC-unveils-master-plan-for-Dubai-diamond-sector-28-2.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:15:27 +0530 The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is ready to spare no effort in keeping the emirate on the right track, said Chairman Obaid Humaid Al Tayer. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-chamber-will-spare-no-effort-to-keep-city-on-the-right-track-28-2.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:14:48 +0530 Sharjah Tatweer Forum recently honoured the first batch of graduates of its Tatweer Leadership Programme in the presence His Highness Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who is one of the most ardent supporters of the programme. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Sharjah-Tatweer-Forum-honours-first-batch-of-leadership-programme-graduates-27-2.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:28:21 +0530 Leading international associations including the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (Eumabois),Asociacion de Fabricantes Espanoles de Macquinaria (AFEMMA), American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Czech Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers Association (SVDSZ) along with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) are set to headline the Dubai Woodshow 2007, which kicks off tomorrow. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Leading-international-associations-to-headline-Dubai-Woodshow-2007-27-2.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:25:56 +0530 Roger Federer began his bid to regain the Dubai Tennis Championships title he gave up last year to Rafael Nadal by beating off the solid challenge of Kristian Pless to win 7-6 3-6 6-3. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Federer-begins-bid-to-regain-title-27-2.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:24:41 +0530 Dubai: Trade between Dubai and India over the last five years has soared 336 per cent from $2.5 billion to $10.9 billion. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-India-trade-rockets-336per-sent-in-five-years-27-2.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:23:48 +0530 Dubai, the Gulf Arab regionapos;s trade and tourism hub, is investigating a suspected money laundering case, a Dubai police official said on Monday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-police-probing-money-laundering-case-27-2.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:22:20 +0530 Citigold will be the second gold miner to list on the DIFX following the tier one gold miner, Gold Fields Limited of South Africa, last November. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Citigold-shares-to-trade-in-Dubai-27-2.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:21:20 +0530 The assembly has also approved the distribution of a bonus share of 7 per cent and a cash dividend of 35 per cent http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Islamic-Bank-AGM-approves-bonus-share-of-7-per-cen-26-2.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:19:59 +0530 Dubai: Public hospitals under the Dubai health authority are set to become profit-generating entities under a long-term overhaul of the emirateapos;s public health care system. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Public-hospitals-in-Dubai-eye-profits-26-2.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:17:02 +0530 DFM will be the 50th company to list its shares on the market and the trading will commence on Wednesday March 7, 2007. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Financial-Market-Company-to-list-on-March-7-26-2.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:15:52 +0530 Dubai: Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of the easyGroup of companies, is eyeing Dubaiapos;s booming commercial sector for his next business foray into the emirate. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/easyGroup-aims-to-bring-unique-rent-a-room-offices-to-Dubai-26-2.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:12:41 +0530 Canadian businesses in the UAE are expected to continue strong growth in 2007 following record exports to the UAE which topped US$ 509 million in 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Canadian-businesses-expected-to-grow-as-Canadian-exports-26-2.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:11:13 +0530 Building Better Business Decisions (B3D), a strategic business division of Wafi Camp;TS that specialises in providing Business Intelligence (BI) consulting and technical solutions, has announced its support as the Principal Partner of the Middle East Balanced Scorecard Forum 2007, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/B3D-supports-IIR-Middle-East-Balanced-Scorecard-Forum-2007-26-2.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:09:59 +0530 USRobotics, a Platinum Equity company, rolled out the red carpet to its distributors and wholesalers from the Middle East and North Africa during its annual partners event and awards night held at the Movenpick Hotel in Dubai recently http://www.dubaicity.com/news/USRobotics-pays-tribute-to-regional-partners-at-2nd-annual-awards-night-23-2.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:45:51 +0530 H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir Apparent of the State of Qatar, today laid the foundation stone for the Pearl Gas to Liquids (GTL) project, a world-scale integrated project that will make Qatar the GTL capital of the world. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/FOUNDATION-STONE-LAID-FOR-PEARL-GAS-TO-LIQUIDS-PROJECT-23-2.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:43:09 +0530 A human-rights group said yesterday that Saudi Arabia violated international law when it ordered the beheadings earlier this week of four Sri Lankan robbers and then left their headless bodies on public display in the capital of Riyadh. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Rights-group-protests-beheadings-of-4-men-23-2.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:41:11 +0530 Dubai Gulf states and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to cooperate on a feasibility study on regional plans for a nuclear energy programme, a senior Gulf official said http://www.dubaicity.com/news/GCC-and-IAEA-to-cooperate-on-N-energy-study-23-2.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:40:02 +0530 dubai-Saudi Arabia surpassed Dubai as the best performing Gulf Arab stock market this year as banking stocks helped the index of the largest Arab bourse extend a rally into a twelfth day http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Saudi-Qatar-top-chart-of-Gulf-bourses-23-2.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:38:49 +0530 The top two seeds, Justine Henin and Amelie Mauresmo, are safely through to the semifinals of the Dubai Open following last 8 wins on Thursday (22nd February.) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Henin-Mauresmo-through-to-last-four-of-Dubai-Open-23-2.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:37:54 +0530 Dubai eGovernmentamp;#146;s initiatives at providing essential government services through innovative channels have been commended during the International Conference http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-eGovernment-commended-during-Cairos-International-Conference-21-2.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:13:59 +0530 Capitalising on its strong position as a leading provider of call center services, Raya Contact Center has finalised a partnership with EMAAR Misr (Egypt). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EMAAR-Misr-joins-forces-with-Raya-to-enhance-quality-of-customer-service-21-2.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:13:03 +0530 H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued decree no. 3 of 2007, setting up Dubai Financial Control Department http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Mohammed-issues-decree-to-set-up-Dubai-Financial-Control-Department-21-2.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:12:22 +0530 The online survey will complement the DGEP opinion poll initiative launched earlier this month to evaluate public sector services. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Government-Excellence-Award-launches-online-poll-21-2.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:11:25 +0530 Al Islami Foods, a leading provider of halal products has announced a joint venture with Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for the promotion of young business leaders in the UAE. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Al-Islami-Foods-forms-joint-venture-with-SME-UAE-21-2.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:10:25 +0530 The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME), a joint venture between Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, and the New York Mercantile Exchange Inc., (NYMEX), announced yesterday that the Middle Eastapos;s first energy futures exchange will launch officially on May 1, 2007. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DME-announces-launch-on-May-1-UAE-21-2.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:09:03 +0530 NETGEAR, a worldwide provider of technologically advanced networking products, has signed a contract with the UAE Ministry of Education http://www.dubaicity.com/news/NETGEAR-wins-AED-1.8-million-contract-to-install-wireless-network-20-2.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:48:07 +0530 PRO TECHnology, the leading integrator of storage and high availability solutions in the Middle East http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PRO-TECHnology-showcases-industry-leading-solutions-at-IDEX-2007-20-2.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:46:48 +0530 The Broader MENA Investment Summit has opened at the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) where many of the worldapos;s leading economic and financial experts have gathered to participate http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Worldamp;#146;s-leading-economic-experts-participates-in-investment-summit-in-Dubai-20-2.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:45:11 +0530 Ajmal Perfumes, the regionamp;#146;s leading fragrance house and retailer has announced the opening of its 100th exclusive store, sealing its position as a leading family company and number-one perfume manufacturer in the region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Ajmal-Perfumes-celebrates-the-opening-of-its-100th-store-20-2.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:44:12 +0530 The programme was officially launched by Dr Hassan Hakimian, Associate Dean at Cass Business School, and the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Alderman John Stuttard, City of London http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Cass-Business-School-launches-world-first-Executive-MBA-20-2.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:42:53 +0530 Landmark Properties, one of the leading real estate firms in Dubai noted for its exemplary service has opened its 4th office at Dubai Marina http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-real-estate-firm-expands-with-Marina-Opening-20-2.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:41:51 +0530 Secure Computing Corporation (Nasdaq: SCUR), the leader in enterprise gateway security, has announced the launch of Webwasher 6.5 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Secure-Computing-introduces-integrated-web-gateway-security-19-2.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:22:56 +0530 -TQM College, the pioneering Dubai-based e-learning institution specialising in offering Total Quality Management education and Visionaire, the global leader in providing collaborative convergent system solutions, have announced the successful implementation of the comprehensive E-Learning Suite of rich media streaming and archiving system at the college. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/e-TQM-College-implements-Visionaireamp;#146;s-advanced-rich-media-e-Learning-Suite-19-2.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:21:10 +0530 Dubai Properties, member of Dubai Holding and one of the largest real estate development firms in the UAE, has recently launched the High Potential Leadership Development Programme, incorporating 14 of its future leaders http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Properties-launches-FUTURE-leadership-programme19-2.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:19:10 +0530 The competition was played under sunny skies, moderate temperatures and a slight southerly breeze. The team of David Armstrong and Brian Clement secured the Menapos;s Gross place with a score of 72 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Six-Rolling-Hills-Golf-Club-members-ready-for-The-Constance-Belle-Mare-Plage-Challenge-Cup-19-2.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:17:03 +0530 Doctors have welcomed the UAE approval of an innovative new antibiotic treatment at a specially-convened scientific symposium held in Dubai on Sunday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/New-generation-antibiotic-approved-19-2.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:15:48 +0530 Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a real estate development dedicated to technology, has announced the setting up of Dubai Circuit Design FZE, a dedicated Integrated Circuit design center. It will be a fully owned by DSO and would produce chip design made in Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Silicon-Oasis-to-set-up-Dubai-Circuit-Design-FZE-19-2.htm Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:15:03 +0530 Drake amp; Scull International (DSI), a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contracting company in the region, has won contracts . http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DSI-to-carry-out-AED-325-million-MEP-projects-13-2.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:43:04 +0530 Sama Dubai, a division of the investment and real estate development arm of Dubai Holding. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Conformity-with-environment-first-choice-of-real-estate-buyers-13-2.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:41:58 +0530 Emaar Properties will sell a limited number of villas, penthouses and non-typical units in the Marina Quays and Park Island residential projects within Dubai Marina from February 15. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emaar-offers-exclusive-villas-and-penthouses-13-2.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:40:49 +0530 Dicota of Germany, renowned for high quality stylish Carry Cases and accessories for Notebooks amp; Tablet PCs http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DICOTA-ME-appoints-AlShaya-Solutions-as-its-distributor-in-Iran-13-2.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:39:03 +0530 The third annual Private Equity International Middle East Forum will take place in Dubai on 19-20 March 2007 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/David-Rubenstein-to-speak-at-Dubai-private-equity-conference-13-2.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:37:59 +0530 The base joins BJ PPS facilities throughout the Middle East in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Damman, Saudi Arabia. It will serve as the centre of operations for all BJ PPS activities in Qatar. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/BJ-Process-and-Pipeline-Services-opens-new-base-in-Qatar-13-2.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:35:25 +0530 Siemens has signed an AED600 million turnkey contract with TRANSCO (Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Siemens-wins-AED600-million-contract-8-2.htm Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:26:54 +0530 Reef Real Estate Investment, a leading property development, investment, management and acquisitions company, has recently announced .. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Reef-appoints-Marafeq-as-facilities-management-8-2.htm Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:25:58 +0530 DUBAI amp;#151; The Dubai Government has been praised for introducing rent capping, bringing quot;stability to the market and confidence that Dubai will remain a competitively priced place to live and work in the short and medium term http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Rent-capping-stabilises-Dubai-property-8-2.htm Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:25:17 +0530 Emirates, one of the worldapos;s most successful and fastest-growing international airlines, today announced the December 3rd launch of its new Boeing 777-200LR non-stop service between Houston and Dubai . http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emirates%20Airline-Launches-Nonstop-Houston-Dubai-Service-8-2.htm Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:24:17 +0530 Yerjanik Avetisian of Russia and Marco Kemppainen of Finland took the winning title of the female and male category respectively at the Dubai Shooting 2007 competition. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Russian-Finnish-shooting-champs-8-2.htm Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:23:30 +0530 DUBAI amp;#151; Paris Ile de France, the economic development agency for the Paris region, Europeapos;s largest property market attracted 1.67 billion euros worth of investment capital from Middle East investors in 2006 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Paris-lures-1.7b-euro-ME-investments-8-2.htm Thu, 8 Feb 2007 19:22:30 +0530 Emirates District Cooling Company LLC (Emicool), a joint venture of Mamp;#146;Sharie, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, and Union Properties PJSC, will provide 100,000 tons of refrigeration to one of its two major projects, the Motor City Project. http://dubaicity.com/news/Emicool-to-provide-100000-tons-of-refrigeration-7-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:19:00 +0530 Dubai: Ten of the leading companies have teamed up with the Dubai Racing Club to support the worldapos;s richest day of racing on March 31, featuring the $6 million (Dh22 million) Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates airline http://dubaicity.com/news/Leading-corporates-join-forces-for-Dubai-7-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:17:46 +0530 Kandidate is set to be the sole British runner in the Group Three Maktoum Challenge II, the nine-furlong dirt feature of Thursday nightapos;s fourth meeting of the Dubai International Racing Carnival. http://dubaicity.com/news/Kandidate-set-for-Dubai-challenge-7-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:16:49 +0530 DUBAI amp;#151; Eurex, the worldapos;s largest international derivatives exchange, yesterday announced plans to open an access point in Dubai this April, and as many as four of its member companies will offer trading facilities to Dubai-based investors. http://dubaicity.com/news/Eurex-unveils-plans-to-offer-derivatives-7-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:15:42 +0530 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Dubaiamp;#145;s push to diversify its economy may not only save it from a possible crash in oil prices but could also serve as a model to other Gulf Arab states for a post-oil era, its leader and economists said. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-serves-as-diversification-model-7-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:14:53 +0530 IC INTRACOM, a Florida-headquartered multinational company that develops, manufactures and sources .... http://dubaicity.com/news/IC-INTRACOM-forays-into-Middle-East-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:13:24 +0530 Amricon, a leading regional SMART solutions provider, has announced that it will be exhibiting its portfolio of fraud prevention and document security solutions during the third annual MEFTEC exhibition being held from February 12-13, 2007 in Bahrain http://dubaicity.com/news/Amricon-gears-up-to-target-growing-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:08:06 +0530 Borouge, the leading provider of innovative plastics solutions, and a consortium of the Engineering division of The Linde Group and CCC today formally signed a contract worth approximately US$1.3 billion for the construction of a new Ethylene Cracker, which is considered the largest grass roots gas cracker in the world with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum. http://dubaicity.com/news/BOROUGE-AND-LINDE-CONSOLIDATED-CONTRACTORS-COMPANY-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:07:01 +0530 Dubai eGovernment in association with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) is to introduce an innovative Prepaid Card which offers a convenient, flexible and secure alternative to carrying cash without the necessity of opening a bank account. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-eGovernment-and-National-Bank-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:05:58 +0530 The season finale of Infinity TVamp;#146;s popular reality show, amp;#147;Street Smarts 2,amp;#146; drew to a successful close as Khadija Soulaiman, a 19 year-old student from Algeria, was crowned the winner of the show. http://dubaicity.com/news/Street-Smarts-2-season-finale-draws-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:04:55 +0530 That wasnapos;t the only first for the tournament which attracted the strongest field spearheaded by world number one Tiger Woods, world number five Ernie Els, legendary Greg Norman and Asian Tour Order of Merit winner Jeev Milkha Singh among other superstars. http://dubaicity.com/news/Record-crowd-turn-out-for-Dubai-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:03:38 +0530 A camel-milking system largely manufactured by Israelapos;s S.A.E. Afikim that can simultaneously milk 48 camels, was sold by Afikimapos;s British distributor, to a buyer in Dubai, the Jordan Valley-based company said Sunday. The statement didnapos;t identify the buyer http://dubaicity.com/news/Israeli-made-camel-milking-system-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:02:49 +0530 Larsen amp; Toubro Limited (Lamp;T) has set up a Dh48 million ready mix concrete (RMC) plant with a capacity of 240 cubic metres per hour in Jebel Ali, Dubai. http://dubaicity.com/news/Lamp;T-launches-Dh48-mn-concrete-plant-in-Dubai-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:01:33 +0530 Oil amp; Vinegar - Passionate about taste, the innovative culinary experience in association with the Al Tayer Group launched its new exclusive outlet at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah today. http://dubaicity.com/news/Oil-and-Vinegar-opens-in-Dubai-6-2.htm Wed, 7 Feb 2007 15:59:49 +0530 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and Thierry Henry will team in an endorsement deal with Gillette that will put the trio in TV commercials around the world. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/New-Venture-for-Woods-Federer-Henry-5-2.htm Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:26:24 +0530 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates amp;#151; Exasperated by his poor putting, Tiger Woods headed home after one of those rare weeks in which he did not win a tournament http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Woods-hurt-by-poor-putting-5-2.htm Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:25:16 +0530 Axiom Telecom has won the Dubai Shopping Festival Innovations award for outstanding promotions on Feb. 3, 2007. Mr. Abdul Aziz Al Bannai, Chairman of Axiom Telecom, accepted the award from H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum who attended the closing ceremony http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Axiom-Telecom-wins-DSF-Innovation-Award-5-2.htm Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:24:09 +0530 Exasperated by his poor putting, Tiger Woods headed home after one of those rare weeks in which he did not win a tournament. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Stenson-grabs-Dubai-title-from-Woods-5-2.htm Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:23:12 +0530 The Minister of Labour and Chairman of Tanmiaamp;#146;s Board of Trustees, His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Abdullah Al Kaamp;#146;abi, has urged the private sector to participate in the Careers UAE 2007 Exhibition to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center from March 13th to 15th 2007. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Minister-of-Labour-calls-upon-private-companies-5-2.htm Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:21:22 +0530 The vision behind setting up the Sun Authorized Academic Institution is to draw on Sunamp;#146;s vast array of human talent and technology expertise for the benefit of Jordanamp;#146;s emerging generation of developers and IT management. Technological innovation and Sun OS and Java technologies will also be high on the agenda for the forthcoming education labs. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Sun-Microsystems-partners-with-STS-5-2.htm Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:17:52 +0530 The 5-year-old Invasor, winner of all four of his starts in the United States last year, was assigned top weight of 123 pounds, five more than second choice Magna Graduate and 13 more than 15-1 long shot Barcola. http://dubaicity.com/news/Invasor-makes-2007-debut-in-Donn-Handicap-3-2.htm Sat, 3 Feb 2007 16:10:40 +0530 DUBAI (Reuters) - Three-times champion Ernie Els was breathing down the neck of surprise leader Ross Fisher of Britain when the Dubai Desert Classic second round was completed on Saturday morning http://dubaicity.com/news/Els-on-tail-of-surprise-Dubai-leader-Fisher-3-2.htm Sat, 3 Feb 2007 16:09:32 +0530 Eight years ago, Ross Fisher was fetching balls for Tiger Woods on the practice range. Now, the Englishman holds a 5-shot lead over the defending champion entering the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic. http://dubaicity.com/news/Woods-chasing-little-known-Englishman-in-Dubai-Classic-3-2.htm Sat, 3 Feb 2007 16:08:26 +0530 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates AP amp;#151; Tiger Woods shot a 5-under 67 on Friday in the Dubai Desert Classic, leaving him five strokes behind leader Ross Fisher during the suspended second round of the European tour event. http://dubaicity.com/news/Tiger-trails-by-5-at-Dubai-Classic-3-2.htm Sat, 3 Feb 2007 16:07:20 +0530 SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES amp;#151; Gulf Arab countries, shedding their traditional reputation for opulence, are the latest to join the phenomenon of no-frills budget airlines that have transformed air travel in Europe and America. http://dubaicity.com/news/Middle-East-welcomes-budget-airlines-2-2-07.htm Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:29:28 +0530 DUBAI (Reuters) - A top al Qaeda militant labelled Libyaapos;s leadership quot;hateful infidelsquot; over signs it may review the case of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor sentenced to death, according to a Web video posted on Thursday http://dubaicity.com/news/Qaeda-figure-slams-Libya-for-softening-line-2-2-07.htm Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:28:34 +0530 Nakheel, the UAEamp;#146;s leading developer, has unveiled a revised design for the trunk of The Palm Jumeirah masterplan incorporating the major waterfront leisure facilities, including marinas, beachfront hotels and shoreline clubhouses, that have been announced since the original concept design was revealed in 2001. http://dubaicity.com/news/Trunk-masterplan-unveiled-for-The-Palm-Jumeirah-2-2-07.htm Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:27:34 +0530 Epson has launched the EMP-1700 XGA 3LCD projector in the Middle East, offering the regionamp;#146;s business and education sectors an ideal lightweight solution with market leading technology http://dubaicity.com/news/Epson-offers-its-new-lightweight-projector-2-2-07.htm Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:25:56 +0530 Growing demand for medical services, increasing cost pressures, ecological responsibility and the special security requirements make the operation of hospitals an extremely challenging task. http://dubaicity.com/news/Efficient-building-and-safety-systems-in-hospitals-1-2.htm Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:24:57 +0530 Memon Group, a $5 billion business conglomerate, announced that Dubai Sports City authorities have handed over the plot for its first project in the UAEChampions Tower I, an AED 75 million freehold residential tower in the Dubai Sports City development on Emirates Road http://dubaicity.com/news/Memon-Group-handed-over-plot-for-Champions-Tower-1-2.htm Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:24:00 +0530 ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) program in the Gulf region supports the Business Software Alliance (BSA), the organisation dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world, endorsing BSAamp;#146;s Code of Ethics for managing the use of intellectual property in the ICDL training and testing environment. http://dubaicity.com/news/ICDL-endorses-Business-Software-1-2.htm Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:22:46 +0530 DICOTA Middle East, renowned for quality carry cases accessories for notebook users, has announced the launch of a new range of notebook cases LadyAllure and LadyStyle that is specially designed for ladies. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DICOTA%20Middle%20East%20Press%20Release-31-07.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:38:24 +0530 Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital (DSFH) selects Soarian MedSuite Health Information Solution from Siemens http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Siemens-Press-Release-31-07.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:37:10 +0530 quot;There are many business opportunities ahead for all of us,quot; Mr. Frederick Ma, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong SAR Government, told members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry today. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Hong-Kong-Trade-Development-Council-Press-31-07.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:35:59 +0530 Dubai, 29 January 2007. Business Network International (BNI), the global network organisation is arranging a series of events in the UAE during International Networking Weekamp;#153;. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/International-Networking-Day-31-07.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:35:22 +0530 Suzuki Saudia, the sole distributor for the Japanese automaker Suzuki in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced that it has recently signed an agreement with a pioneering car rental agency, Gama rent-a-car. The move sees Suzuki provide 100 cars as Gama expands its fleet to provide for the increasing demand for rental cars within Saudi Arabia. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/suzuki-saudia-signs-with-Gama-Rent-a-Car-to-provide-for-increasing-demand-within-Saudi-car-rental-industry29-1.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:41:51 +0530 There are many business opportunities ahead for all of us,amp;#148; Mr Frederick Ma, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong SAR Government, told members of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry today. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/hong-kong-business-on-middle-east-mission29-1.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:41:15 +0530 Environment 2007 will open tomorrow (Sunday 28th of January) in Abu Dhabi with more than 10,000 visitors expected to attend the regionamp;#146;s leading environmental exhibition and conference. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/middle-east-premier-environmental-exhibition-kicks-off-in-abu-dhabi29-1.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:40:34 +0530 NETGEARamp;#174;, a worldwide provider of technologically advanced networking products, has released its EVA700 Digital Entertainer and the first ever Intel Viiv technology-verified Digital Media Adapter (DMA) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/NETGEAR-introduces-the-EVA700-Digital-Entertainer-guaranteed-to-inspire-home-cinema-experience29-1.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:39:57 +0530 The Near and Middle East is the first region where Soarianamp;#174; MedSuite 4.0 is now available. Soarian MedSuite offers healthcare organisations an integrated http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Siemens-brings-cutting-edge-IT-to-Middle-East-healthcare-systems29-1.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:30:16 +0530 FINE, market leaders in the Middle East hygienic paper industry, showcased its improved new Baby Fine range http://www.dubaicity.com/news/FINE-mproved-Baby-Fine-diapers-and-Cinderella-sanitary-napkins29-1.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:29:43 +0530 iTRACS Corporation, a leader in infrastructure management solutions has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Corning Cable Systems GmbH amp; Co KG (CCS) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/iTRACS-Corporation-signs-agreement-24-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:37:39 +0530 Objective Systems Inc., a leading developer of software to support open communications standards, announces the release of Version 6.0 of its ASN1C ASN.1 compiler and run-time libraries http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Objective-Systems-Announces-a-Major-New-24-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:57 +0530 Empost, UAEamp;#146;s national courier company, has expanded its global reach by announcing the opening of a new service to North and South America http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Empost-expands-courier-service-24-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:05 +0530 STME, the Middle Eastamp;#146;s leading enterprise storage solution provider and integrator, has announced the successful implementation of a data storage http://www.dubaicity.com/news/STME-implements-enterprise-data-storage-solution-24-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:35:04 +0530 Tawam Hospital, the UAE and Gulf regionamp;#146;s premier healthcare provider, will host a high level delegation of visiting Otolaryngologists during a one day medical education symposium on January 23, 2007 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Senior-Hopkins-delegation23-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:33:29 +0530 PhotoWorld-Dubai is the only show of its kind in the region that has successfully bridged the gap between buyers and suppliers of photography and imaging products. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/The-Middle-Easts-only-international-photograph-exhibition-23-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:33:00 +0530 Empost, the UAEamp;#146;s national courier company has recently signed a cooperative agreement with the Jordanian Consulate in Dubai to provide delivery of consular documents http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Empost-signs-agreement-with-Jordanian22-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:28:35 +0530 Brides-to-be as well as women who enjoy fashion, beauty and home damp;#233;cor, have the opportunity to meet with more than 300 companies http://www.dubaicity.com/news/The-Bride-Show-Dubai-2007-22-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:27:33 +0530 Sabban Property Investments and Commercialbank offer exclusive amp;#145;5% depositamp;#146; financing scheme for Sabban Towers http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Sabban-Property-Investments-22-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:26:33 +0530 Clinical tests confirmed that significant less overnight swelling occurs in the cornea and the lens provides better movement upon awakening http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Al-Jaber-Optical-launches-highly-advanced-Bausch-22-1.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:26:00 +0530 Manfred Boes, President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), was speaking during a high-level delegation visit to Dubai Logistics City (DLC). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-centre-of-business-world-says-FIATA-Chief20-1.htm Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:03:49 +0530 The move will provide customers with quicker and more decisive access to the companyapos;s top-selling products which are proven to eliminate the need for on-site welding or drilling in steel structure assembly, saving project time and cost http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Kee-Klamp-FZE-opens-for-business-in-Dubai20-1.htm Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:02:49 +0530 515 Dishes Served at Worldamp;#146;s Biggest Buffet in Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/515-Dishes-Served-at-World-Biggest-Buffet-in-Dubai20-1.htm Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:01:50 +0530 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 19 /CNW/ -- Dubaiapos;s emergency 997 line received a report of the fire at the Fortune Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubaiapos;s Marina Distict (JAVAZ) at 1311 hours on Thursday, 18 January, 2007 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Fire-at-Dubai-Construction-Site20-1.htm Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:00:09 +0530 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) amp;#150; A highrise apartment building under construction in one of Dubaiamp;#146;s new districts caught fire Thursday, with two dozen workers injured and dozens more trapped by thick smoke as rescue crews tried to reach them http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dozens-injured-trapped-in-skyscraper19-1.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:10:40 +0530 dubai amp;#149; Gulf economies may grow 5.2 per cent this year, spurred by public and private consumption and investment, HSBC Holdings Plc said in a report. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/GCC-economies-to-grow-5.2pc19-1.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:09:54 +0530 Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the Emirates have all signed up to the Bush administrationamp;#146;s escalation of its aggression against Iraq and its plans for a military attack on Iran. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Rice-Middle-East-tour19-1.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:09:10 +0530 Belhasa Driving Center (BDC), together with Road Transport Authority (RTA) and UHU, one of the leading manufacturers in Adhesive Products, today (Thursday, January 18, 2007. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Belhasa-Driving-Center-launches-RTA19-1.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:06:26 +0530 An aeroplane which left Seychelles on Sunday with over 100 Russian tourists on board but was reportedly detained in the UAE committed no offence in Seychelles or within this countryamp;#146;s airspace, Nation learned yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Arrested-aircraft-committed-no-offence-in-Seychelles18-1.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:13:52 +0530 DUBAI: Omanamp;#146;s stock market extended a record-breaking rally into a fifth trading day yesterday, setting the stage for some profit-taking which analysts said could begin as early as next week http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Oman-extends-record-breaking-rally18-1.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:12:55 +0530 The bankapos;s net profits increased by 9.2% reaching AED 601 million compared to AED550 million in 2005. T http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Commercial-Bank-of-Dubai-announces-record-profits18-1.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:11:48 +0530 DAE Airports is one of six divisions of DAE - the others being DAE Capital, DAE Manufacturing, DAE University, DAE Engineering and DAE Services - and will aim to take a leading role in global airport development and operations http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DAE-appoints-airports-CEO18-1.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:10:36 +0530 The Burj Dubai skyscraper under construction here reached its 100th story on Tuesday, nearly two-thirds of the way in its relentless climb to become the worldapos;s tallest building. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Building-Becoming-Worldapos;s-Tallest17-1.htm Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:08:57 +0530 The Burj Dubai skyscraper under construction here reached its 100th story on Tuesday, nearly two-thirds of the way in its relentless climb to become the worldapos;s tallest building. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-skyscraper-closes-in-on-tallest-building17-1.htm Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:08:31 +0530 Experts and government officials have welcomed the new human resources law, saying it will protect employeesamp;#146; rights. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/HR-law-to-protect-employees-rights17-1.htm Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:07:58 +0530 The UAE Cabinet held a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Federal-traffic-law-discussed17-1.htm Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:07:07 +0530 AAKAR Developers Limited, a leading Canadian real estate and property developer, have announced the appointment of Cansult, the Gulfamp;#146;s leading provider of Engineering and Project Management Consultancy services, as Design and Project Management Consultants for the Canada Business Centre Tower (CBC Tower) project. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/AAKAR-appoints-Cansult-as-Design-and-Project-Management-Consultants-for-cbctower11-1.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:10:16 +0530 Amricon, a leading smart solutions company in the Middle East, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi investor Khaled AbuHemed to launch and promote Amriconamp;#146;s SMART Cheque solution in the Kingdom of Bahrain. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Amricon%E2%80%99s-SMART-Cheque-attracts-investors-from-the-region11-1.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:09:44 +0530 Ishraqah, a pioneering real estate development company, has appointed Coldwell Banker to exclusively manage the sales and marketing requirements of its new Seasons Community development. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Ishraqah-appoints-Coldwell-Banker-to-exclusively-manage-property-sales11-1.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:09:16 +0530 The bustling Gulf emirate of Dubai, home to several extravagant projects, plans to build a tower in the form of a Gulf Arab man wearing the regionamp;#146;s traditional garb, a newspaper reported on Wednesday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-to-get-tower-shaped-like-Gulf-Arab-man11-1.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:08:51 +0530 Mapos;Sharie, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments (DI), recently acquired a 51 per cent stake in International Rubber Company (IRC), a leading regional producer of rubber and plastic products. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments-unit-acquires-51percent-stake-International-Rubber10-1.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:59:32 +0530 Dubai Industrial City (DI) has tied up with Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) to run its logistics centre. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Industrial-City-teams-up-with-Deutsche-Post10-1.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:58:55 +0530 The Dubai Show Jumping Championship CSI-W 2007 will be commencing at the Emirates Equestrian Centre today.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Show-Jumping-set-for-an-exciting-start10-1.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:58:22 +0530 The UAE national team meet Hamburg SV today in the final game of the Dubai Challenge Cup 2007 at Al Nasr clubapos;s Al Maktoum stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/UAE-and-Hamburg-face-off-in-final-game-of-Dubai-Challenge-Cup10-1.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:57:34 +0530 Dubai Marathon organisers are confident that a new mark will be established on Friday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Marathon-promises-exciting-fare-from-athletes9-1.htm Tue, 9 Jan 2007 11:34:57 +0530 Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced on Monday the listing of Dubai Refreshments Company (DRC), incorporated in Dubai, UAE.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Refreshments-Company-debuts-on-Dubai-Financial-Market9-1.htm Tue, 9 Jan 2007 11:31:10 +0530 Dubai Gold amp; Jewellery Group (DGJG) expects an additional 15% increase to its initial estimate of AED 800 million in gold and jewellery sales during DSF 2006-07. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Gold-amp;-Jewellery-Group-expects-gold-sales-increase9-1.htm Tue, 9 Jan 2007 11:27:49 +0530 Benefica (Portugal) will lock horns with Lazio (Italy) in the finals of the Mohammed bin Rashid International Football Championship in Dubai on Jan. 10 as one of the biggest football competitions in the United Arab Emirates ushers in the new year with gusto. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Attracts-Sports-Giants9-1.htm Tue, 9 Jan 2007 11:27:33 +0530 Dubai looks set to fall under footballapos;s spell when some of Europeapos;s biggest football clubs battle it out in two tournaments being staged simultaneously. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Football-fever-grips-Dubai8-1.htm Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:29:48 +0530 Jeev Milkha Singh shot into a career-high 37th rank in the world from a poor 376th in just one season and now the ace golfer is returning to Dubai to provide a taste of apos;Incredible Indiaapos; on the greens when he competes in the Dubai Desert Classic which takes place at the Emirates Golf Club from February 1-4. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Desert-Classic8-1.htm Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:28:06 +0530 American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the US hardwood industry http://www.dubaicity.com/news/American-Pavilion-at-Dubai-Woodshow-20078-1.htm Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:27:13 +0530 Dubai World is looking for new infrastructure projects in Indiaapos;s West Bengal state as it prepares to start work on Kulpi port. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-World-looks-for-new-projects-in-Indian-state8-1.htm Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:26:31 +0530 It immediately began with two-boat training with amp;#214;rn (SWE 63) and Orm (SWE 73) off the growing skyline of Jumeriah Beach, with the spectacular Burj Al Arab, which dominates the coastline, in the background. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Victory-Challenge-training2-5.htm Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:48:46 +0530 State-owned Dubai Ports World said on Thursday it plans to sell stakes in two of its Australian units to a consortium led by private equity firm Kaplan Equity Ltd. for about A$200 million ($159.6 million). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Ports2-5.htm Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:48:22 +0530 Richard Hills will be in action at Nad Al Sheba on Thursday evening having missed the first part of the campaign, as he has done for the past three seasons. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/HILLS2-5.htm Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:47:55 +0530 Dubai Internet City has founded the Dubai IT Association with its partners in the emirate in an effort to develop the IT industry in Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DIC2-5.htm Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:46:30 +0530 It turned out to be a hectic first day on Dubai roads for the quot;pink women only taxisquot; that rolled out a fleet of 50 vehicles on Tuesday.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Taxis-add-touch-of-pink2-3.htm Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:02:25 +0530 The announcement of a seven per cent cap on rental increases in Dubai during 2007, and a ban on any rise at all on new rentals taken in 2006, was greeted enthusiastically by tenants. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/rent-cap2-3.htm Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:01:49 +0530 The Spirit of Dubai airship has reached its last major European destination on its landmark journey from London to Dubai by flying over some of Athensamp;#146;s greatest landmarks. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-reaches-Greece2-3.htm Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:01:04 +0530 Dubai Duty Free celebrated the New Year by announcing record year-end sales that signal a new retailing milestone for the operation. Sales for 2006 reached US$712 million, representing a remarkable 20% increase over the previous year. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Duty-Free2-3.htm Wed, 3 Jan 2007 11:54:10 +0530 Several airline officials in Dubai have confirmed that flights have been fully booked for the coming weeks due to travellers wishing to visit the Dubai Shopping Festival. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Regionapos;s-airlines12-30.htm Sat, 30 Dec 2006 11:12:05 +0530 UAE soccer fans will be faced with a problem of plenty when Dubai hosts two international tournaments on the same day in the New Year. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/soccer-fans12-30.htm Sat, 30 Dec 2006 11:11:38 +0530 Dubaiapos;s cruise tourism industry is set for a major turn in its fortunes in 2007 after years of slow growth as the emirateapos;s modern quot;infrastructure and attitudequot; attract more tourists. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubaiapos;s-cruise-tourism12-30.htm Sat, 30 Dec 2006 11:10:13 +0530 Sales of beauty, grooming and other personal care products are experiencing a surge in the Middle East region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ME-cosmetic12-30.htm Sat, 30 Dec 2006 11:09:38 +0530 Dubaiapos;s hospitality industry continued its strong growth levels in the third quarter of 2006 as well with 14 per cent increase in hotel revenues compared with the corresponding period last year. Hotel room occupancy increased to 85 per cent. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-hotels12-29.htm Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:55:58 +0530 The mall will host entertainment from different regions of the globe including India, the Far East, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East as well as a major sales promotion. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Mall-of-the-Emirates12-29.htm Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:55:25 +0530 Brother International, a leader in home and business IT peripherals, has been awarded a top vendor position in the amp;#145;Systemsamp;#146; category of the second ZDNet Asia Top Tech Index 2006/2007, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Brother-records12-29.htm Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:54:50 +0530 Reinforcing its commitment to supporting the community and charitable organisations, Jotun Paints, one of the worldamp;#146;s leading producers and suppliers of paints http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Jotun-sponsors12-29.htm Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:53:21 +0530 Nucleus Software Exports Limited, a leading global provider of next generation software products for the banking and financial sector has appointed Raqmiyat, a leading UAE Systems Integration firm, as its regional marketing partner. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Nucleus-Software12-28.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:53:05 +0530 The employment rate in Dubai has hit a record high of 97.4 per cent, one of the highest rates in the world and in the region, according to the Labour Force Characteristics Survey of the Emirate of Dubai 2006, conducted by the Statistics Centre. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai%E2%80%99s-employment-rate12-28.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:52:23 +0530 Ajman-based Arab Heavy Industries yesterday listed its shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Financial-Market12-28.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:51:51 +0530 Dubai Industrial City, a member of Tatweer, recently hosted a networking session for more than 65 industrial manufacturers and investors from across the UAE, introducing them to state-of-the-art facilities being set up at the regionapos;s first dedicated industrial zone. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Industrial-City12-28.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:51:07 +0530 The Commercial Bank of Dubai announced yesterday that it was teaming up once again with the Dubai Racing Club as supporter of racing at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse tomorrow evening, the eighth meeting of the Winter Racing Challenge.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Commercial-Bank12-27.htm Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:07:59 +0530 Dubai Municipality this month issued permits to build eight high-rise towers in various parts of the city at a total cost of Dh3.5 billion and with a total built-up area of 11.3 million square feet, a top official said.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Municipality12-27.htm Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:07:40 +0530 After Mondayapos;s reversal into positive territory, the Dubai and Abu Dhabi bourses fell marginally yesterday to close at 4,077.72 and 2,926.89 respectively.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-and-Abu-Dhabi12-27.htm Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:06:54 +0530 Dubai Womenapos;s College (DWC) announced that the first academic insurance program in the UAE is to be launched on its campus starting from February 2007.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Womenapos;s-College12-27.htm Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:06:31 +0530 Memon Group of Companies, the US$ 5 billion business conglomerate with interests in real estate development, trading, manufacturing and IT, has announced its intention to invest AED 1 billion in various property projects in the UAE by the end of 2008. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Memon-Group12-26.htm Tue, 26 Dec 2006 11:04:38 +0530 Dubai Properties, one of the UAEamp;#146;s premier property developers, have confirmed their participation as platinum sponsors at the International Property Show 2007, according to Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions, organizers of IPS 2007. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Properties12-26.htm Tue, 26 Dec 2006 11:04:13 +0530 A project of Dubai Holdingapos;s Tatweer, Bawadi is an ambitious initiative that will create 29,000 hotel rooms when completed in 2015. Arif Mubarak spoke to Gulf News about the emirateapos;s tourism potential. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/tourism-attractions-Dubai12-26.htm Tue, 26 Dec 2006 11:03:36 +0530 FINANCIAL centers are the vortex of the trillion dollar daisy chains of credit and leverage that constitute the international money markets.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DIFC12-26.htm Tue, 26 Dec 2006 11:03:05 +0530 Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has announced that it has appointed international venue services provider, Melville Exhibition and Event Services, as the mains contractor at the new National Exhibitions Centre currently under construction in the UAE capital city. The move comes as finishing touches are applied to the new venue. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ADNEC-appoints-Melville12-22.htm Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:05:04 +0530 eDocuMAN, the market leader in electronic archiving solutions, has launched PDF Archiver, an e-paper enterprise solution with powerful imaging tools that will assist the organisation with electronic archiving of documents as ISO compliant PDF/A files. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/eDocuMAN-launches-PDF12-22.htm Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:04:34 +0530 JOTUN, one of the worldamp;#146;s leading producers and suppliers of paints, coatings and powder coatings, has announced the launch of a new range of marine vessel coatings in the Middle East. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/JOTUN-introduces12-22.htm Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:04:05 +0530 Nakheel, the UAEamp;#146;s leading real estate developer, has selected Swiss-based TGEC BRIGHT for the interior design and fit-out of The Palm Jumeirah amp;#145;Show Villa http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Swiss-based-company12-22.htm Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:56:07 +0530 Dubai Investments PJSC (DI) has announced the launch of Glass LLC, its new corporate arm dedicated to meeting the growing needs of the regional glass industry. Glass LLC is also the first glass holding company in the Middle East. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments12-21.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:36:56 +0530 SMART Technologies Inc, the industry pioneer and global education market segment leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools http://dubaicity.com/news/digital-overlay12-21.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:36:09 +0530 Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has announced that glazing work is nearing completion on Phase 1 of its state-of-the-art exhibition and conference centre currently under construction in the UAE capital. http://dubaicity.com/news/state-of-the-art-Exhibition-Centre12-21.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:33:12 +0530 Amricon, a leading smart solutions company in the Middle East, has announced its new globally patented SMART Video system, which will be made available for licensing. http://dubaicity.com/news/SMART-Video-system12-21.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:32:35 +0530 Belden, the leading international designer and manufacturer of high-speed electronic cable and connectivity solutions, has announced it is gearing up to capitalise on the increasing demand for high-speed cables across the Middle Eastern markets, especially from the industrial, broadcast and security sectors, by focusing on quality control methodologies and key customer advantages. http://dubaicity.com/news/Belden-gears12-21.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:32:00 +0530 Dubai Gold amp; Jewellery Group (DGJG), a trade body representing over 700 members covering the entire gamut of Dubaiapos;s gold and jewellery trade, has unveiled massive promotions for Dubai Shopping Festival 2006-2007.lt;brgt; http://dubaicity.com/news/Gold-bonanza12-20.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:59:25 +0530 Dubai Holding is set to launch Al Noor Islamic Bank (ANIB), with a capital of Dh3.6 billion, to be headed by Hussain Al Qemzi, former chief executive of Sharjah Islamic Bank. http://dubaicity.com/news/Islamic-banks12-20.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:58:58 +0530 Edutech Middle East, a leading provider of technology-enabled learning solutions, has announced that an additional 90 schools in the Sultanate of Oman will be equipped http://dubaicity.com/news/EDUTECH-implements-technology12-20.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:58:00 +0530 Nakheel, the UAEamp;#146;s largest property developer, is looking to participate at Cityscape events in Asia after achieving more than US$100m of sales at Cityscape 2006 in Dubai. http://dubaicity.com/news/Nakheel-looks-East12-20.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:57:18 +0530 Drake amp; Scull International (DSI), a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contracting company in the region, has secured a AED 146.8 million contract to provide complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) http://dubaicity.com/news/Drake-Scull12-19.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:52:14 +0530 ETA Star Properties, the leading property developers in the UAE, has announced it is one of the Gold Sponsors of the first ever Dubai Balloon Festival http://dubaicity.com/news/ETA-Star12-19.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:51:03 +0530 Dubai Investments Park, developer of prime real estate for Dubai Investments Group recently finalised an agreement with Syscom Emirates LLC, a dynamic organization specializing in Internal Communications Network Installations and Maintenance, to exclusively offer System Integration Solutions and Services to all tenants located in Dubai Investments Park. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments-Park12-19.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:50:42 +0530 Dubaiamp;#146;s gold sales are expected to rise by almost half during a shopping festival that starts this week, the chairman of the leading industry association in the state said yesterday. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-shopping-festival12-19.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:48:54 +0530 Raya Corporation, one of the Middle Eastamp;#146;s largest IT and telecommunications companies, has been declared the third place winner of the amp;#145;Oracle Egypt Partner of the Yearamp;#146; award for the year 2006 in recognition of its competence, expertise and outstanding performance. http://dubaicity.com/news/Oracle-Egypt-Partner-of-the-Year12-18.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:11:55 +0530 Sharjah Tatweer Forum (Tatweer) announced recently the launch of its Private Public Partnership Programme in Sharjah. The programme aims to foster Private Public Partnership http://dubaicity.com/news/Sharjah-Tatweer12-18.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:10:45 +0530 The Spirit of Dubai Airship celebrated reaching the midway point of its landmark journey from London to Dubai in spectacular style by flying over some of Romeamp;#146;s greatest landmarks. http://dubaicity.com/news/Spirit-of-Dubai12-18.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:10:16 +0530 Dubai Woodshow 2007, the dedicated wood and wood machinery exhibition in the Middle East, will feature an extensive European line-up, http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Woodshow12-18.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:09:18 +0530 The much-awaited amp;#145;Style Hong Kong in Dubaiamp;#146; exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council http://dubaicity.com/news/exhibition-opens12-18.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:08:37 +0530 Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value creating plasticsamp;#146; solutions, signed the Responsible Careamp;#174; Global Charter http://dubaicity.com/news/Global-Charter12-18.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:08:15 +0530 Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is one of the richest festivals in the world offering a wide range of shopping, winning and entertainment options. Whether it is purchase-based coupons, luxury cars or gold raffles, there is plenty and more to be won. http://dubaicity.com/news/dsf12-16.htm Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:49:24 +0530 Six films that screened at this yearamp;#146;s Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) have been nominated for the prestigious Golden Globes awards, placing them in the running for the Academy Awards in March. http://dubaicity.com/news/diff12-16.htm Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:47:31 +0530 The Arab worldapos;s slow lurch toward democracy will take another step forward this weekend when the wealthy United Arab Emirates holds the first election in its 35-year history. http://dubaicity.com/news/historic-elections12-16.htm Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:46:42 +0530 National Bonds Corporation (NBC) has sold out all the residential units it opened for sale at Skycourts, the freehold residential community in the heart of Dubailand residence complex. http://dubaicity.com/news/National-Bonds-Corporation12-16.htm Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:46:01 +0530 Singapore Headquartered IT Distribution major and PC Maker, eSys Technologies has secured a strategic investment of SGD 160 million from Teledata Informatics Ltd, a technology solutions provider with a vision to be among the top 20 IT companies of the world.lt;brgt; http://dubaicity.com/news/eSys-in-Strategic-Investment12-15.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:04:52 +0530 Air Astana is spreading its wings by providing a convenient connection between Kazakhstan and Dubai.lt;brgt; http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-New-route12-15.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:03:15 +0530 Mike Hawkes, Vice President, Middle East and Africa of Business Software Alliance (BSA), the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world http://dubaicity.com/news/BSA-honours-Director-General12-15.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:02:36 +0530 USRobotics, a Platinum Equity company, hosted a highly successful EMEA Partner Conference amp; 30 Year Celebration in Estoril, Lisbon, Portugal recently. By co-incidence the last time such an EMEA celebration event was hosted by USRobotics it was also held in Lisbon, Portugal and a number of partners and staff could remember their participation 10 years ago!lt;brgt; http://dubaicity.com/news/USRobotics-holds-EMEA12-15.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:54:33 +0530 Dubai Investments PJSC (DI) has completed the acquisition of Saudi American Glass Company (SAGC) following more than 18 months of negotiations. This deal formalises that SAGC will now operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments12-14.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:33:34 +0530 To further strengthen its market position, Suzuki Saudia, the sole distributor for the Japanese automaker Suzuki in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia http://dubaicity.com/news/Suzuki-SX412-14.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:33:05 +0530 Entrant companies can submit work to the TV/Cinema, Print, Outdoor, Radio, Direct, Integrated and Interactive categories by completing the entry forms online or by downloading them from the FAQ section of www.dubailynx.com. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Lynx-200712-14.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:32:37 +0530 Dubai Aluminium Company DUBAL, one of the largest producers of premium quality aluminium in the world, is further enhancing its community-related programmes to encompass schools in Dubai for its apos;DUBAL Awareness Campaign.apos; http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Aluminium-Company12-14.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:31:47 +0530 Dubai Industrial City, a member of Tatweer, announced yesterday the development of an integrated management system for all manufacturers operating within Dubai Industrial City, as part of its mandate to ensure the implementation of world class integrated Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) standards. http://dubaicity.com/news/world-class-quality-mark12-13.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:15:33 +0530 Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) reached out to students in the Levant region by participating in the Jordan Education and Training Exhibition (JETE), one of the leading education exhibitions in the region held from 7-9 December, 2006 in Amman. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Knowledge-Village12-13.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:11:41 +0530 amp;#145;Style Hong Kong in Dubai 2006amp;#146;, the Hong Kong Trade Development Councilamp;#146;s (HKTDC) annual trade event will present the regionamp;#146;s buyers with a wide range of innovatively-designed, top-quality, lifestyle products, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from December 17 to 20, 2006.lt;brgt; http://dubaicity.com/news/Hong-Kong-in-Dubai12-13.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:11:12 +0530 The third edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) opened on Sunday evening with all the incongruous glitz and glamor this well-endowed festival can offer. The rain - itself incongruous in this climate, at least in the quantities seen this week - also held off. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-film-festival12-13.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:09:36 +0530 A taxi company has asked its drivers to immediately change their rooftop signs of amp;#145;taxiamp;#146; from Arabic to English, failing which they would be fined Dh500. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-taxi-drivers12-12.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:55:23 +0530 The winners of the UAE Web Awards 2006 were announced (Saturday, December 09, 2006), at a glittering awards ceremony hosted by the UAE Web Awards Committee and Business Software Alliance (BSA), the foremost organisation dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world. http://dubaicity.com/news/UAE-Web-Awards12-12.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:54:56 +0530 Specialized Technical Services (STS), a leading regional provider of integrated IT solutions has been conferred the status of Forum Partner for the Jordan ICT Forum 2006, following a partnership agreement signed recently between the company and the Amman-based voluntary organisation, Information Technology Association http://dubaicity.com/news/Jordan-ICT12-12.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:52:55 +0530 Dubai Investments Park (DIP), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has won the latest edition of the biennial Middle East Special Economic Zones of the Future 2006/07 Award in the Best General/Industrial Special Economic Zone category. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments-Park12-12.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:52:08 +0530 Emirates District Cooling Company LLC (Emicool), a joint venture between Mamp;#146;Sharie, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, and Union Properties PJSC, is in the process of developing and expanding its infrastructure to meet the increased demand for district cooling services in Dubai following the continued construction boom in the emirate. http://dubaicity.com/news/Emicool12-11.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:36:01 +0530 ActiveMania, the leading provider of Digital Entertainment Solutions amp; IPTV, in collaboration with Microsoft has launched its innovative amp;#145;ActiSuiteamp;#146; Connected Home Entertainment solution to enable the digital transformation through digital and telecom services. http://dubaicity.com/news/ActiveMania12-11.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:35:44 +0530 Panasonic, the leading global manufacturer of consumer electronics, has won the prestigious PC Magazine amp;#145;Manufacturer of the Yearamp;#146; award at the recently concluded GITEX Dubai, for its LUMIX range of digital cameras. The awards http://dubaicity.com/news/Panasonic%E2%80%99s-LUMIX-cameras12-11.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:35:00 +0530 Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and Reed Exhibitions have announced that they have signed a long term agreement which will result in many high profile events being staged at the new state-of-the-art exhibition centre currently under construction in the UAE capital city.lt;brgt; http://dubaicity.com/news/Abu-Dhabi-National-Exhibitions12-11.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:34:32 +0530 Shell and Dubai Quality Group (DQG) announced today (Sunday, December 10, 2006), the launch of a series of workshops as part of an intensive campaign to encourage a greater number of women to participate in the fifth edition of the prestigious Emirates Businesswomen Award (EBWA). http://dubaicity.com/news/Shell-and-DQG12-11.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:34:05 +0530 Injazat Technology Fund (ITF), the first Islamic venture capital firm in the MENA region, has announced it has acquired 19 per cent stake in Atos Origin Middle East (AOME), a leading international information technology services provider as part of a recently structured Management buyout (MBO). http://dubaicity.com/news/Injazat-Technology12-8.htm Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:22:14 +0530 Retail spending during the 45-day Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is expected to cross Dh8 billion, or about eight per cent of Dubaiapos;s Dh110 billion GDP, a statement said. http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubaiapos;s-GDP12-8.htm Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:21:52 +0530 Dubai Internet City (DIC) has won the Foreign Direct Investment magazineapos;s prestigious apos;Middle East Special Economic Zone of the Futureapos; Award for 2006-7, reinforcing its position as an emerging global ICT hub.lt;brgt; http://dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Internet-City12-8.htm Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:21:23 +0530 Emaar Properties has completed the multi-phased launch of The Old Town residential complex located on and along the Burj Dubai Boulevard at Downtown Burj Dubai with the unveiling of five new buildings - Kamoon 2 and 3, and Miska 1, 4 and 5. http://dubaicity.com/news/Emaar-completes-Old-Town12-8.htm Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:16:54 +0530 USRobotics, a Platinum Equity company, recently teamed up with InterNetwork Technology to provide six government schools in Al Ain with an advanced computer network based upon the companyamp;#146;s award winning networking products. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/USRobotics12-7.htm Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:48:53 +0530 Info2cell.com, the leading mobile application service provider in the Middle East, participated as forum partners in the Jordan ICT Forum that drew to a close today http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Info2cell.com12-7.htm Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:48:17 +0530 Siemens yesterday launched an ambitious plan to consolidate its presence in the oil and gas industry in the GCC region with the launch of a specialist regional business centre (RBC) for the sector. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Siemens12-7.htm Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:47:48 +0530 Reinforcing its position as one of the top courier companies in the Middle East, Empost, the UAEamp;#146;s national courier company http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Empost%E2%80%99s-global12-7.htm Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:46:56 +0530 Amricon, a leading smart solutions company in the Middle East, has announced its plans to open an office in North America in 2007. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Amricon-set-for-international12-7.htm Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:44:55 +0530 Panasonic, the leading brand for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is best known, announced that it will launch the 4 GB SDHC (SD High-Capacity) Memory Card based on the new SD Specifications Version 2.00. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Panasonic12-6.htm Wed, 6 Dec 2006 10:36:49 +0530 Dubai stocks recovered some of their losses yesterday as Emaar Properties found strong support at Dh11.60. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-stocks-recover12-6.htm Wed, 6 Dec 2006 10:33:31 +0530 Is there a real estate bubble in Dubai? You might think so from the astonishing range of new and existing projects on offer at this yearapos;s Cityscape 2007 event. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Cityscape-Dubai-200712-6.htm Wed, 6 Dec 2006 10:31:41 +0530 Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has been awarded the prestigious apos;Bank of the Year - UAEapos; award for 2006 by The Banker magazine.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Islamic-Bank12-6.htm Wed, 6 Dec 2006 10:29:50 +0530 amp;#145;Street Smarts 2amp;#146;, the hugely successful reality television show currently airing on Infinity TV, the Middle Eastamp;#146;s leading entertainment television network http://www.dubaicity.com/news/MEB-Awards-200712-5.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:08:31 +0530 The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will bring its annual exhibition of fashion and innovative products, amp;#145;Style Hong Kong in Dubaiamp;#146; to the UAE for the third consecutive year http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Style-Hong-Kong-in-Dubai12-5.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:08:04 +0530 Nakheel, the UAEamp;#146;s leading property developer, has announced details of how The World will function as a project, revealing plans for infrastructure, transportation and the different types of islands that are available to developers. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/How-The-World-works12-5.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:07:33 +0530 Microsoft Gulf has announced the appointment of Red Entertainment distribution as amp;#147;Games for Windowsamp;#148; distributor for the Middle East region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Microsoft-Gulf12-5.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:07:07 +0530 IFA Hotels amp; Resorts (IFA HR), international leaders in the development of premier mixed-use hotel and tourism resort projects, announces one of the largest projects http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IFA-Hotels-amp;-Resorts12-5.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:06:38 +0530 Saudi-based developer, Jiwar Real Estate Management, Marketing amp; Development has finalised the sale of its Al Makam Tower to a group of investors from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Al-Makam-Tower12-5.htm Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:49:12 +0530 Drake amp; Scull International (DSI), the leading mechanical and electrical engineering contracting company in the region, has been awarded an AED 150 million contract by IFA Hotels amp; Resorts http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Drake-and-Scull12-1.htm Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:50:06 +0530 The match schedule for Dubaiapos;s major new football tournament - the Dubai Football Challenge 2007 - and the fourth team participating in the Challenge, VfB Stuttgart, were announced today by the tournament organisers at Soccerex. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/dubai-football-tournament12-1.htm Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:49:11 +0530 Nakheel has announced that it is offering some of its International City units for lease. The project, which started construction in 2003 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/International-City12-1.htm Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:48:44 +0530 Homes Xpress, pioneering regional real estate marketing, sales and management service provider, is gearing up to showcase a trio of key projects at Cityscape 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Homes-Xpress12-1.htm Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:48:24 +0530 Memon Group of Companies, a leading business conglomerate with interests in real estate development, trading http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Champions-Tower-II11-30.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:50:01 +0530 As one of the largest private developers in the region, ETA Star Properties is participating in Cityscape Dubai 2006 on a large scale http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ETA-Star11-30.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:47:25 +0530 Officials from Dubai Industrial City (DIC) say they will invest Dh2.2 billion in the highest concentration of warehouses in the UAE. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Industrial-City11-30.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:45:14 +0530 The Dubai Cargo Village may abandon plans to build two new terminals in view of the upcoming international airport and logistics zone in Jebel Ali. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Cargo-Village11-30.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:44:58 +0530 Suzuki Saudia, the sole distributor for the Japanese automaker Suzuki in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Yemen has announced its intent to open a new showroom at Dhahran road in Al Khobar, KSA The move comes as Suzuki Saudia seeks to address the increasing demand for Suzuki vehicles in the kingdom. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Suzuki-Saudia11-29.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:44:52 +0530 Macdonald amp; Company, the leading recruitment consultancy focusing solely on the property industry, has announced that it will publish the first independent Middle East Salary Guide for the real estate amp; property industry at Cityscape 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Macdonald-amp;-Company11-29.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:43:37 +0530 PRO TECHnology, the leading integrator of storage and high availability solutions in the Middle East, has announced the signing of two contracts totaling US$ 4 million http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PRO-TECHnology-signs-contracts11-29.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:42:48 +0530 Representatives of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) are travelling up to 100,000 km during the next few weeks to promote Abu Dhabi as a major exhibition and conference destination. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ADNEC11-29.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:41:16 +0530 Jotun Paints, one of the worldamp;#146;s leading producers and suppliers of paints, has announced that it will introduce customer to 2007 color trends and interior design paints at the upcoming Emirates Today Ideal Home Show. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Jotun-Paints11-29.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:40:10 +0530 Borouge, the leading provider of innovative plastic solutions, today (Tuesday, November 28, 2006), announced that it has awarded the contract to build its new ethylene cracker to Linde Engineering. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Borouge-awards11-29.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:39:33 +0530 Arabtec Construction LLC, a leading UAE based Construction Company specialising in the delivery of high rise mixed-use buildings and residential villa complexes, has entered the second phase of its consultancy contract with MESA, a leading strategy consulting firm and member of the OCamp;C Strategy Consultants group. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Arabtec-enters-second-phase11-28.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:47:44 +0530 Borouge and Borealis are introducing two high performance plastic solutions specially tailored for the automotive industry. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Borouge-and-Borealis11-28.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:47:18 +0530 Edutech Middle East, a leading international learning solutions provider, will showcase Plateau Systemsamp;#146; Talent Management Solutions and Harvard Business School Publishingamp;#146;s Leadership Training Solutions at the amp;#147;Leaders in Dubai Business Forumamp;#148; which runs from November 28-29, 2006 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EDUTECH-to-showcase-award11-28.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:46:37 +0530 PC Magazine, the regionamp;#146;s most influential and largely read technology magazine, has announced the results for long running Manufacturer of the Year awards for 2005-2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Manufacturer-of-the-Year11-28.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:45:56 +0530 Dubai is spending close to 1,000 billion dirhams to transform itself into a global powerhouse, with more than 25 billion earmarked for improving the cityapos;s road, traffic, and transport services. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-billions11-27.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:44:30 +0530 Dubai Investments Park (DIP) is participation in amp;#145;Clean Up the Worldamp;#146; 2006, a global environmental campaign organised by Clean Up the World Pty Ltd http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments11-27.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:43:31 +0530 First Gulf Bank, the UAEapos;s eighth biggest bank by assets, announced plans yesterday to build a 30-floor residential tower near Emaarapos;s Burj Dubai and said it has priced flats attractively to lure buyers. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/First-Gulf11-27.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:43:05 +0530 Fifa president Sepp Blatter is the big name guest at this yearapos;s Soccerex convention in Dubai, with 3,000 delegates attending the latest gathering of the worldapos;s biggest football business event. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Soccerex11-27.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:42:23 +0530 In line with its commitment to ensure strict adherence to Intellectual Property Rights, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information conducted a series of raids on three computer resellers involved in the use and trade of illegal software. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Series-of-anti-piracy11-24.htm Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:01:31 +0530 NETGEAR, a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, has been awarded the 2006 IT Weekly Arab Technology Award for the amp;#145;Best New Companyamp;#146; in the Middle East, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/NETGEAR-receives11-24.htm Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:00:22 +0530 Salem Al Shair, eServices Director, Dubai eGovernment received a Malaysian delegation comprising representatives from the government and IT industry at the Dubai eGovernment stand at GITEX 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Malaysian-delegation11-24.htm Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:59:53 +0530 The IT Department at Dubai Municipality (DM) announced yesterday (Wednesday, November 22, 2006), the completion of the second phase of the Building Permit Certification Service of the Building Department http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Municipality11-24.htm Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:59:24 +0530 The AED 3 billion, (approximately US$ 818 million) amp;#145;Plaza Mayoramp;#146;, a project consisting of four 45-storey towers surrounding a large central court termed amp;#147;The Plazaamp;#148; was announced today (Thursday, November 23rd, 2006), at a press conference http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Makaseb-Ishraqah11-24.htm Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:53:20 +0530 Dubai based system integrator PRO TECHnology has signed a distribution agreement with PC Outlet, a leading Nigerian IT and Telecom distribution company, to market their Dicota Mobile office solutions and Freecom Hard Drives to end users in Nigeria. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PRO-TECHnology11-23.htm Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:14:33 +0530 Unveiled on the concluding day of Gitex 2006, www.dubaiworld.ae aims to provide better service to its large customer base, with the site now catering to both business partners and visitors seeking more information about Dubai World group business units. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-World11-23.htm Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:13:35 +0530 The second edition of GETEX Abu Dhabi (Global Education and Training Exhibition) opens tomorrow (Friday, 24th November, 2006) at the Rotana Beach Hotel and Towers http://www.dubaicity.com/news/GETEX-opens11-23.htm Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:13:05 +0530 Dubai Municipality (DM) has announced the implementation of two new systems amp;#150; Enterprise Document Management System (EDMS) http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Municipality11-23.htm Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:12:09 +0530 Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ: SCUR), a leader in enterprise gateway security, today announced the appointment of Ray Kafity as Regional Sales Director for the Middle East and African region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Secure-Computing11-22.htm Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:45:16 +0530 EUROSTAR Group, a leading regional conglomerate with interests in IT Distribution, Digital Satellite Receiving Systems, Telecommunications, Real Estate, Central System Projects and Logistics, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EUROSTAR-launches-Euroline11-22.htm Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:44:43 +0530 The UAEapos;s Shaikh Khalid Al Qasimi will shut the World Rally Championship from his mind next week to focus on an all-out bid to score a second successive victory in the Dubai International Rally. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Khalid-bids11-22.htm Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:44:03 +0530 This is the first strategic agreement the RTA signed with any Government Authority. According to the institutional system, this relationship enhances the advancement and development of a continuous basis to serve all segments of society, and is reflected positively on the process of economic and social development. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/RTA-signs11-21.htm Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:43:45 +0530 Dubai based system integrator PRO TECHnology, has announced a strategic partnership with Maximum Throughput (Max-T) to market its solutions in the region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PRO-TECHnology11-21.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:04:13 +0530 If you looked on the various news headlines emerging from the Middle East, you will notice a substantial shift taking place in the manner they have been reporting about this region as a whole. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Swarmed-By-Celebrities11-21.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:03:36 +0530 eSolutions BEA, the leading provider of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and enterprise infrastructure software, has announced the launch of the BEA SOA 360amp;#186; platform in the UAE http://www.dubaicity.com/news/eSolutions-BEA11-21.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:03:05 +0530 Logitech, the worldamp;#146;s leading manufacturer of personal peripherals, launched its flagship brand QuickCamamp;#174; Ultra Visionamp;#153; webcam at Gitex 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Logitech-launches-QuickCam11-21.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:02:11 +0530 Empost, the UAEamp;#146;s national courier company has announced that it is providing and showcasing its range of local and international courier services at GITEX Dubai 2006 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Empost-services11-20.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:46:01 +0530 Syscom Emirates LLC, a specialist in internal communications network installations, CCTV and other Low Voltage systems, has announced its partnership with Bahrain-based Gulf Software WLL to offer advanced Behaviour Recognition Solutions for CCTV. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Syscom-Emirates11-20.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:45:11 +0530 Dubai Municipality has joined hands with 360 degree video technology providers, Photint Venture Group to introduce two innovative public-private undertakings. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Municipality11-20.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:44:26 +0530 Digital imaging software developer Nik Software, Inc. has appointed PRO TECHnology as an exclusive distributor for its software products and solutions in the UAE. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PRO-TECHnology11-20.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:43:49 +0530 Logitech, the worldamp;#146;s leading manufacturer of personal peripherals, is set to unveil a range of award-winning and innovative new products which tap into key trends popular with consumers nowadays: the personalisation of the PC, the rise of Internet communications, the growth of digital music and the need to simplify the control of home entertainment http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Logitech11-18.htm Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:21:07 +0530 Dubai Media Corporation (DMC) on Friday announced plans to launch a new satellite TV channel called Dubai Magharebia for the Arab Maghreb countries.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Media-Corporation11-18.htm Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:20:36 +0530 In keeping with its theme of amp;#145;Living in high definitionamp;#146;, Panasonic, the leading global manufacturer of consumer electronics, will launch the PT-AX100E LCD home projector at GITEX Dubai 2006 that begins on November 18, 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Panasonic11-18.htm Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:20:03 +0530 Syscom Emirates is gearing up to promote its SMS technology for fixed line phones during GITEX 2006. Syscomamp;#146;s GITEX campaign will be marked by a fastest finger wins SMS competition held during GITEX and Shopper 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Syscom-Emirates11-18.htm Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:18:59 +0530 Amricon, a leading smart solutions company in the Middle East, has announced the launch of the new Amricon SMART Cheque Solution, a revolutionary solution to the growing worldwide problem of bounced and counterfeit cheques. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Amricon11-17.htm Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:45:02 +0530 Epson Middle East is set to showcase a wide range of technologically advanced projectors at Gitex Dubai 2006 to be held from 18 to 22 November, 2006, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Epson11-17.htm Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:44:34 +0530 Specialised Technical Services (STS), the leading integrated IT solutions provider in Jordan, has announced that it will provide Nuqul Group, Jordanamp;#146;s top industrial conglomerate and leading provider of hygiene and toiletry products in the Middle East, a range of Microsoft solutions, products and services. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/STS11-17.htm Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:43:52 +0530 Taamp;#146;sees, a UAE-based development and investment company announced today (Thursday, November 16, 2006), the launch of Ras Al Khaimahamp;#146;s AED 1 billion Airport Towers project at a press conference held at the Madinat Jumeirahamp;#146;s Mina Aamp;#146;Salam hotel. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/RAK-Airport-Towers11-17.htm Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:42:53 +0530 EastNets has announced that it will be exhibiting its certified product PayGateamp;#153; in addition to other wide range of superior products during GITEX 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EastNets11-16.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:39:10 +0530 Dubai Municipality has announced its participation in GITEX Dubai 2006 under the Dubai eGovernment umbrella. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Municipality11-16.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:38:44 +0530 Mecom, international telecom and IT communications event, is gathering momentum with broad industry support from leading market players. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/MECOM11-16.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:38:17 +0530 Shell, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, announced today (Wednesday, November 15, 2006) the launch of the Better Environment Award (BEA) 2007 at a press conference held at the Ministry of Educationamp;#146;s premises. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Shell-in-cooperation11-16.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:37:47 +0530 Brother Gulf, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of printing, communication and digital imaging products for homes, SOHOs and enterprises, and a subsidiary of Brother Group, Japan, is gearing up to launch its new range of innovative printing solutions at the upcoming Gitex Dubai 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Brother-to-launch11-16.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:37:17 +0530 WAMAD International, a leading regional IT and professional services company has signed an agreement with eHosting DataFort, a managed hosting, technology and IT security services company, to provide end user remote management services to companies in the region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/WAMAD11-16.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:36:35 +0530 SMART Technologies Inc, announces its participation in the forthcoming Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX). SMART will be represented by Intmark Distribution, its regional distributor. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/SMART11-15.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:46:02 +0530 eSys Technologies, the fastest growing IT component distribution network in the world, is gearing up to offer complete lifecycle solutions at GITEX 2006 in association with its partners Xerox, Western Digital amp; Samsung. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/eSys-Technologies11-15.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:45:32 +0530 Microsoft Game Studios has announced that its popular Flight Simulator X has gone gold. The game is now available in the Middle East http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Microsoft-Flight11-15.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:45:00 +0530 As the second edition of GETEX Abu Dhabi (Global Education amp; Training Exhibition) gathers momentum, there is increasing evidence that education providers are recognising the importance of providing courses that link into the UAE and the regionamp;#146;s market requirements for professional resources in the coming years. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Topical-courses11-15.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:44:22 +0530 Syscom Emirates, a major telecommunication products and solutions provider in the UAE, and a subsidiary of Mamp;#146;sharie Venture Capital which is wholly owned by Dubai Investments http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Syscom-Emirates11-15.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:43:54 +0530 USRobotics is gearing up to demonstrate its entire range of wired and wireless MAXg products at GITEX Dubai 2006 to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center from November 18 amp;#150; 22. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/USRobotics11-15.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:32:45 +0530 FileNet, an IBM Company and a leading provider of Enterprise Content and Business Process Management (ECM amp; BPM) solutions, announced that it will showcase its range of advanced ECM solutions at GITEX Dubai 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/FileNet-and-Emirates-Computers11-14.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:56:29 +0530 Dubai eGovernment is gearing up to highlight its multi-channel approach at the upcoming GITEX 2006 to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 18 amp;#150; 22. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-eGovernment11-14.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:55:54 +0530 Western Digital (WD) Corporation, a leading global hard drive manufacturer, is gearing up for a high profile participation in Gitex Dubai 2006 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Western-Digital11-14.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:55:21 +0530 Panasonic, the leading global manufacturer of consumer electronics, has announced it would launch five new models from its LUMIX range of digital cameras for the Middle East market, during the upcoming GITEX 2006 to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Panasonic11-14.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:54:55 +0530 Epson has announced that it will showcase the companyamp;#146;s latest range of consumer inkjet printers, multi-function printers, laser and photo printers, scanners, projectors and storage viewing devices at its stand at C-4-30 in Hall 4 at GITEX Dubai 2006, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Epson-to-showcase11-13.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:02:18 +0530 Makaseb Holding Ltd. has announced the launch of operations as a limited regional investment company at a press conference held yesterday http://www.dubaicity.com/news/holding-investment-company11-13.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:01:25 +0530 His Excellency Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the DIFC, said: apos;This appointment is part of a strategy by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-International-Financial-Centre11-13.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:00:28 +0530 An aggressive safe driving campaign quot;You Decidequot; has been launched to position Dubai among the top 10 cities in the world for safe driving within the next five years. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/top-10-safe-driving-cities11-13.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:48:34 +0530 Dubaiamp;#146;s stock exchange will become the first in the Arab world to sell its own shares when a $435 million private and public offering opens on Sunday after the worst year for the regionamp;#146;s markets since 2001.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-bourse11-11.htm Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:12:38 +0530 It was announced yesterday by the Government of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in conjunction with Dubai Sports City and IEP Sports and Leisure (IEP). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Tournament11-11.htm Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:12:15 +0530 EFG Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EFG International, a global private banking group headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland with a presence in Dubai and Bahrain has big plans to expand their presence in the Middle East region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EFG-Bank-seeks-to-expand11-11.htm Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:11:50 +0530 Emaar, a leading real estate developer in the UAE has forayed into service residences sector by rolling out its first fully serviced apartments, Nuran. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emaar-forays11-11.htm Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:11:18 +0530 The Dubai Football Challenge 2007, a major new annual global football tournament held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, was announced today by the Government of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in conjunction with Dubai Sports City and IEP Sports and Leisure (IEP).lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Sports-City11-10.htm Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:55:26 +0530 Dubai Properties targeted investors and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region at the recently concluded first UAE-Asia Investment Forum, held on the sidelines of the Global Entrepolis @ Singapore (GES) 2006.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Properties11-10.htm Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:53:26 +0530 A pioneering airship adventure is being launched in London. apos;The Spirit of Dubaiapos;, the largest commercial airship in the world, will begin a unique journey from London to Dubai, visiting many of the worldapos;s most famous landmarks on the way. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Pioneering-London11-10.htm Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:52:45 +0530 Tawam Hospital, the UAE and Gulf regionamp;#146;s premier healthcare provider, has launched a new Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography Suite, to provide specialist treatment for heart-related and vascular ailments at the Al Ain based hospital. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Tawam-Hospital11-10.htm Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:51:46 +0530 8 November, 2006: Nakheel, the UAEamp;#146;s leading property developer, working with PCFC Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), has formed the Nakheel Occupational Health amp; Safety Department. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Health-and-Safety-Department11-9.htm Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:23:39 +0530 Dubai Municipality has announced the successful attainment of a key milestone in online service delivery with 90 percent of all services now available online, a full year in advance of the schedule laid out by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Municipality11-9.htm Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:22:56 +0530 The tournament will have 16 international teams, including the UAE expats team, competing for top honours in a race down the worldapos;s longest indoor ski slope. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Skiing-World-Cup11-9.htm Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:22:24 +0530 Motorists using specific Dubai roads during rush hours will have to pay a Dh4 traffic tariff, according to a new law. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-roads11-9.htm Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:21:10 +0530 Dubai government-owned Nakheel Group, which is developing three palm-shaped islands off the coast of Dubai, said on Tuesday it is looking to sell $2.5 billion of bonds that comply with an Islamic ban on interest. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Islamic-bonds11-8.htm Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:14:16 +0530 Dubai has waged a relentless battle with the private sector for their support, yet managed to get their act together to host the Special Olympics 5th MENA Regional Games later this week. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-prepares-for-Special-Olympics11-8.htm Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:13:41 +0530 USRobotics, a Platinum Equity company, has recently announced the promotion of three team members recently in the sales, operations, and finance departments. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/US-Robotics11-8.htm Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:12:45 +0530 Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC), the real estate arm of Dubai Investments PJSC, has announced that amp;#145;Ritajamp;#146;, its first residential project at Dubai Investments Park has received an overwhelming response from investors, with over 70 per cent of the first phase of the project being sold out within a week of its launch. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DIRC-Ritaj-project11-8.htm Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:11:51 +0530 Empost, the UAEamp;#146;s national courier company has expanded its delivery fleet by introducing 25 new service vans to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in the courier services market. With the additional vehicles, Empost now has over 470 vehicles comprising of motorcycles, vans and trucks.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Empost-increases-delivery-fleet11-7.htm Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:35:52 +0530 Shell and Dubai Quality Group (DQG) announced today (Monday, November 6, 2006), the launch of the Emirates Businesswomen Award (EBWA) 2007 at a press conference held at Millennium Hotel, Sharjah. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Quality-Group11-7.htm Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:35:27 +0530 ETA Star, a leading property developer in the UAE, has partnered with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) to offer an attractive limited period promotion for two of its premier projects amp;#150; The Centrium and Liberty House. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ETA-Star-partners11-7.htm Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:34:56 +0530 Deyaar, the regionamp;#146;s leading real estate developer and wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, hosted a series of Iftar gatherings for more than 400 physically challenged children in Dubai during the Holy month of Ramadan. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Deyaar-organises-series-of-Iftar11-7.htm Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:34:11 +0530 RAKISA Holding, the lead developer of the Prince AbdulAziz bin Mousaed Economic City (Hail Economic City) in Saudi Arabia, highlighted the attractive and diverse opportunities the US$ 8 billion (SR 30 billion) project offers to Chinese and international investors at the 10th Annual CEO Forum, which was recently held in Beijing.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/RAKISA-highlights-Hail-Economic11-6.htm Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:40:35 +0530 The 12th edition of the Middle Eastamp;#146;s largest petroleum industry event, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2006) got underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the UAE capital today (Sunday, November 5, 2006). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/International-Petroleum-Exhibition11-6.htm Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:40:10 +0530 Amricon, a leading smart solutions company in the Middle East, has announced the launch of the new Amricon Hand Held Document Authentication Solution, an innovative new application designed to add mobility to the existing SMART Document solution that is now available across regional markets. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Amricon-unveils-innovative11-6.htm Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:39:41 +0530 SMART Technologies Inc, the industry pioneer and global education market segment leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools, has announced the Middle East launch of the GoWire SMART Board software auto-launch cable, an accessory that gives users full access to SMART Board software without installing it. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/SMART-Board-software11-6.htm Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:39:10 +0530 NETGEAR, a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, has announced that POPULAR MECHANICS, one of Americaamp;#146;s most trusted menamp;#146;s magazines, has recognized NETGEARamp;#146;s Skypeamp;#153; WiFi Phone (SPH101) as a amp;#147;Breakthrough Awardamp;#148; winner for 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Skype-WiFi-Phone11-6.htm Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:38:27 +0530 Dubai Investments PJSC (amp;#147;DIamp;#148;) reported exceptional results for the nine months ended 30 September 2006 (amp;#145;the Periodamp;#148;), with consolidated total income of AED 1.45 billion, which is 48 per cent more than the total income of AED 977 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2005 http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Investments-reports11-3.htm Fri, 3 Nov 2006 11:34:41 +0530 The United States Ambassador to the UAE, Michele J Sison and Dr Edward D Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Johns Hopkins Medicine and Dean of the Medical Faculty of Johns Hopkins University of Medicine visited Tawam Hospital, Abu Dhabiamp;#146;s largest hospital and the Middle Eastamp;#146;s first medical facility with affiliation to Johns Hopkins Medicine International.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/US-Ambassador11-3.htm Fri, 3 Nov 2006 11:34:13 +0530 Injazat Capital, the pioneering Shariamp;#146;a Compliant investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa region, has announced its official launch to coincide with the firmamp;#146;s relocation to new premises at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Injazat Capital seeks to leverage the DIFCamp;#146;s role as financial nerve centre to improve customer access and service delivery. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Injazat-Capital-Limited11-3.htm Fri, 3 Nov 2006 11:33:42 +0530 iTRACS Corporation, the leader in infrastructure management solutions, has announced plans to open a corporate office and development centre in Dubai with jurisdiction over the Middle East and North Africa region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/iTRACS-corporate-office11-3.htm Fri, 3 Nov 2006 11:33:13 +0530 Epson has introduced its latest general purpose Stylus C79 DURABrite Ultra, four-colour inkjet printer http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Epson-Stylus%20C7911-3.htm Fri, 3 Nov 2006 11:32:36 +0530 DTK Computer Middle East, a leading brand of personal computers, notebooks and servers, will showcase its latest offering in personal computers, notebooks, game stations, workstations and servers at GITEX Dubai 2006, the regionamp;#146;s most important IT exhibition. GITEX Dubai 2006 kicks off on November 18 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DTK-Computer11-2.htm Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:54:49 +0530 SABA Real Estate, the Dubai-headquartered real estate major, has announced that SABA Tower 1, the first of the SABA Towers projects located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers in Dubai, is ready for delivery following the successful completion of all works, making it the first tower within Jumeirah Lakes Towers to be ready for delivery. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/SABA-Tower11-2.htm Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:54:21 +0530 Department of Municipalities and Agriculture announced today (Tuesday, October 31, 2006) the signing of a 10-year contract with Injazat Data Systems, the regionamp;#146;s leading Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company, under which Injazat will provide IT managed services and assume full responsibility for the Municipalityamp;#146;s IT services and operations.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Department-of-Municipalities11-2.htm Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:53:24 +0530 Siemens AG, the global electrical engineering and electronics company, recently inaugurated Siemens LLC, its new regional company for Oman formed as a joint venture with Waleed Associates. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Siemens-launches-regional-company11-2.htm Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:52:48 +0530 PRO TECHnology, the leading integrator of broadcast storage, high availability solutions and the largest Apple reseller in the Middle East, has announced the availability of Electronic News Production System (ENPS), the worldamp;#146;s most popular broadcast news production system. ENPS comes as a significant addition to PRO TECHnologyamp;#146;s extensive portfolio of advanced broadcast and production solutions. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/PRO-TECHnology11-2.htm Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:51:36 +0530 The second edition of GETEX Abu Dhabi (Global Education amp; Training Exhibition) will bring together some of the worldamp;#146;s leading providers of quality education, human resource training and innovative education technology solutions at the Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers, Abu Dhabi from November 24 to 26, 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Global-Education-and-Training-Exhibition11-2.htm Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:50:39 +0530 USRobotics (USR), a Platinum Equity company, has announced that two leading IT resellers in the UAE - King of Computers and Q-Line amp;#150; have implemented the state-of-the-art USR MAXg product family at their Dubai showrooms to provide Wi-Fi access for customers. King of Computers and Q-Line are both Premier Partners of USR. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/USRobotics11-1.htm Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:40:45 +0530 Dubai Gold amp; Commodities Exchange (DGCX) has been working with EastNetsamp;#153;, the leading payments and security solutions provider for the public and financial service sectors in the Middle East to provide a state-of-the-art solution through the use of EastNetsamp;#153; Service Bureau (ENSB), SWIFTNet, and PayGateamp;#153;. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Gold-and-Commodities-Exchange11-1.htm Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:39:02 +0530 Jotun, one of the worldamp;#146;s leading producers and suppliers of paints, coatings and powder coatings, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Jotun-Paints-showcases11-1.htm Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:36:11 +0530 Somec Sharaf Middle East, a joint venture company of UAEamp;#146;s Sharaf Group and Italyamp;#146;s Sossai Group, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Somec-Sharaf-wins-AED11-1.htm Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:34:44 +0530 Al Aqariya Media Group, a leading media conglomerate based in Dubai Media City, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Al-Aqariya-Media-Group11-1.htm Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:33:08 +0530 Epson has launched its latest general purpose Stylus C87 Plus four-colour, inkjet printer in the Middle East offering the regionamp;#146;s growing base of small and home offices a fully feature-packed, fast and economical print solution. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Epson-C87-Plus-printer10-31.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:07:24 +0530 Panasonic, the leading manufacturers of consumer electronics, has announced the Middle East launch of its first digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera with interchangeable lens, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Panasonic-Digital-SLR-Camera10-31.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:06:55 +0530 ETA Star, a leading freehold property developer in the UAE has bagged 3 major CNBC Arabian Property Awards for its achievement in the real estate industry. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ETA-Star-wins-3-CNBC10-31.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:06:18 +0530 Business Software Alliance (BSA), the international association established by the software industry to promote a safe and legal digital world http://www.dubaicity.com/news/GITEX-Shopper-200610-31.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:04:52 +0530 AAKAR Developers Limited, a leading Canadian real estate and property developer, yesterday (October 29, 2006) announced its intention to build an AED 200 million Canada Business Centre Tower (CBC Tower) project at a Gala dinner attended by Canadian Ambassador to the UAE http://www.dubaicity.com/news/AAKAR-Developers10-31.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:04:19 +0530 eSys Technologies, one of the worldamp;#146;s fastest growing IT companies and among the top 10 companies in technology distribution, has recently signed an exclusive distributor deal with Spam Cube, Inc amp;#150; which created the Spam Cubeamp;#153; the worldamp;#146;s first OnDemand security hardware gadget that stops spam, viruses and phishing for home networks. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/eSys-Technologies-and-Spam-Cube10-31.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:03:16 +0530 Annika Sorenstam posted a three-under 69 on Sunday to cruise to victory in the inaugural Dubai Ladies Masters. She finished at 18-under-par 270 and won by six.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Sorenstam-cruises10-30.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:59:28 +0530 Dubai Aluminium Company Ltd (DUBAL), one of the worldapos;s largest producers of premium quality aluminium in the world, has reinforced its commitment for training, developing and employing UAE nationals by launching two more apprenticeship programmes. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Aluminium-Company10-30.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:58:56 +0530 The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) in coordination with Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting (GOIC), Qatar, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), organised an Industrial Subcontracting and Partnership Exchange (SPX) seminar in Dubai to strengthen the networking between industries. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-industrial-networking10-30.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:58:28 +0530 Emirates was the Official Airline of the first Dubai Ladies Masters 2006, the first full Ladies European Tour (LET) event ever to be played in the Middle East. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Ladies-Masters10-30.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:56:54 +0530 The 9th international commercial property exposition, Expo Real was held from 23-25 October at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Properties-finalized-landmark10-28.htm Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:24:33 +0530 Dubai and Emirates were dancing to the rhythm of a Brazilian samba when they made their South American debuts at a major travel and tourism forum in Rio de Janeiro. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-And-Emirates-Dance-To-A-Samba-Beat10-28.htm Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:23:30 +0530 The announcement by Airbus earlier this month of a further delay in the delivery of the A380 superjumbo by up to one year has caused considerable concern among its customers, notably Dubaiapos;s Emirates airline, whose order for 45 represents 27 per cent of the planemakerapos;s orderbook of 159. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-airport-expansion10-28.htm Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:22:55 +0530 Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) today announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2006, displaying strong performance across the board. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Islamic-Bank10-28.htm Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:22:10 +0530 UK-based Macdonald amp; Company, the leading recruitment consultancy focusing solely on the property industry, has announced the opening of its first Middle East office in Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/UK%E2%80%99s-leading-property-recruitment10-27.htm Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:23:25 +0530 Gulf Extrusions, one of the largest aluminium extrusion plants in the Gulf, has announced that its strategy to target the European and South African http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Gulf-Extrusions10-27.htm Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:22:41 +0530 Reinforcing its commitment to protect Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Jordanian authorities recently conducted a raid on a computer store in Amman that was involved in the trade of pirated software. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Computer-store-in-Amman10-27.htm Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:22:10 +0530 Al Madar Property Investments, a leading property developer in the GCC which is part of the Al Madar Group http://www.dubaicity.com/news/booming-UAE-market10-27.htm Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:21:52 +0530 Dubai has turned out to be the pivotal hub for all major companies who wish to be represented in this booming region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubaiapos;s-growth-need-officespace10-26.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:50:09 +0530 An event to be held in November will launch the 1st issue of the magazine Discover ME that aims at being the premier source of credible culture and business information in the Middle East region.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Discover-ME10-26.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:49:32 +0530 The UAE will be hosting the General Assembly of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) in Dubai in June next year.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-host-volleyball10-26.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:48:57 +0530 Hotels in Dubai say they are expecting better revenues this year despite lower occupancy than 2005. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/hotels-expect-increase-in-revenues10-26.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:48:13 +0530 Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI), the leading international hotel and resort investment company, chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has sold part of its minority shareholding in Fairmont Raffles Holdings International (FRH) for $12.6 million to OMERS, the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System, a leading Canadian pension fund management company. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/KHI-sells-stake-in-FRH10-26.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:47:36 +0530 An important Medical Congress and Exhibition will be held in Dubai under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Industry. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Medical-Scientific-Congress-Dubai10-26.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:44:41 +0530 Dubai International Academy (DIA), the Emirates Hills located school, was transformed into a mini headquarters of the United Nations, as students from over 66 different nationalities participated in grand colourful celebrations marking this yearapos;s UN Day. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-International-Academy10-20.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:44:28 +0530 Forbes Arabia, the Dubai-based Arabic edition of the world-renowned business magazine Forbes, will unveil its first-ever listing of the Top 40 Arab Brands in its forthcoming November issue scheduled to hit the newsstands the second week of October. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Forbes-Arabia10-20.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:44:00 +0530 Her Highness Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Princess-Haya-hosts-Iftar10-20.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:43:33 +0530 Ever since the Dubai Shopping festival began in the 90apos;s, the retail industry has not stopped its rocketing upward surge in this gleaming metropolis nestled on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-retail10-20.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:42:56 +0530 The Dubai Flower Centre (DFC), the only state-of-the-art transshipment facility for perishable goods in the region, is well poised to tap the Indian flower export market which is expected to exceed AED3.67 billion (USD1 billion) by 2010. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Flower-Centre10-19.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:11:42 +0530 Istithmar, an investment arm of the Dubai government, is considering opening up its products to regional investors as it seeks to tap into the massive financial liquidity in other parts of the Gulf and bolster its own profile abroad. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-plans-fund10-19.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:11:10 +0530 Borouge, the leading provider of innovative plastics solutions, today outlined progress towards awarding engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for the multi-billion dollar expansion of its production facilities in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Borouge-updates10-19.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:10:41 +0530 Istithmar Leisure, which has set into motion a multi-billion dirham programme to develop worldclass leisure assets, is close to finalising deals with developers in Croatia and Cyprus to acquire golf courses, marinas and beach clubs to spread its reach beyond the UAE borders. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-company-to-buy-assets-in-Croatia10-19.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:10:23 +0530 State-owned Dubai International Capital (DIC), the third-largest shareholder in DaimlerChrysler, will launch a $2 billion fund to invest in large listed companies globally. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-to-launch-global-equity-fund10-18.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:35:15 +0530 Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said that the amp;#145;Smart Traffic Systemamp;#146; which will be operational by next month, is among the biggest projects implemented by RTA costing Dh75 million. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Smart-traffic-system10-18.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:34:44 +0530 The new collection has been designed for the upcoming festive season that begins with the Indian festival of lights, Diwali, and will be closely followed by Eid ul-Fitr. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Manish-Malhotraapos;s-diwali-collection10-18.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:34:08 +0530 The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) will participate in 28 overseas travel exhibitions and host 10 road shows in various parts of the world next year. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Putting-Dubai-on-the-world-stage10-18.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:33:36 +0530 Mobile phone retailer Itsalat International (i2) is continuing its aggressive expansion throughout the Middle East with a new outlet on Dubaiapos;s Shaikh Zayed Road. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Itsalat-continues-expansion10-17.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:23:50 +0530 eSys Technologies, the fastest growing IT company in the world, has received yet another award http://www.dubaicity.com/news/eSys%20Technologies%20bags%20Microsoft10-17.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:23:21 +0530 Dubai is the nerve centre of gold trade in the world, and as such, Dubai must have the functional ability to play a major role in hedging gold prices, said Arshad Khan, Director, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-nerve-centre10-17.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:22:50 +0530 The Dubai International Financial Corporation (DIFC) is in talks with many India-focused financial services majors, including those from the alternative fund industry, to establish their presence in its over 110 acre onshore centre. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-centre-woos10-17.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:21:51 +0530 ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) program http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ICDL-GCC-Foundation10-16.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:31:41 +0530 According to a snap poll of 100 key real estate industry decision makers commissioned by Sama Dubai at Asiaapos;s premier property expo MIPIM Asia held in Hong Kong in late September, when balancing risk against returns, 58 per cent chose the GCC in particular Dubai over China and India. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubaiapos;s-real-estate-sector10-16.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:31:08 +0530 In line with its aim of organizing events with a purpose, the DPC majlis will see a select gathering of guests and media representatives discussing significant issues of local relevance. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Press-Clubapos;s-Ramadan-Majlis10-16.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:30:41 +0530 The awards recognise top achievers working to improve maritime standards within West and Central Asia. The deadline is 31 October 2006. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-International-Maritime-Awards10-16.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:30:00 +0530 Structured connectivity solutions vendor Systimax is opening a amp;#145;Solutions Centreamp;#146; in Dubai amp;#151; one of only three such centres in the entire EMEA region. Systimax hopes the centre will raise its profile in the Middle East and strengthen its relationships with channel partners. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Systimax-opens-Solution-Centre10-14.htm Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:41:37 +0530 Mobile Telecommunications Co (MTC), Kuwaitamp;#146;s second-largest company by market value, powered to a record high yesterday as investors bet on strong profit growth among Kuwaiti blue chips. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-hardest-hit10-14.htm Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:41:06 +0530 Shaikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Ladies Club and wife of Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, hosted a womenapos;s media gathering at the Dubai Ladies Club on Thursday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Ladies-Club-hosts-meeting10-14.htm Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:40:28 +0530 Dubai Sports City caused an upset with a 3-0 win over Jumeirah Plaza in the third round of the Falak Holding Ramadan Tennis Cup at Al Nasr Club. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Sports-City10-14.htm Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:40:02 +0530 BEA Systems, a world leader in enterprise infrastructure software, announced that Gartner http://www.dubaicity.com/news/BEA-Systems10-13.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:48:23 +0530 DTK Computer Middle East, a leading brand of personal computers, notebooks and servers http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DTK-Computer10-13.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:47:42 +0530 Taj Television, a Dubai-based broadcaster, is close to clinching a deal with one of the three suitors vying for a 50 per cent stake in its popular sports channel.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-broadcaster10-13.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:46:58 +0530 Exciting new features like chauffeur driven Cadillacs, free golf and 96-hour visas have been made part of stopover packages offered by the Emirates Airlines in a bid to promote the region as a tourist destination. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Free-golf-cars10-13.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:44:07 +0530 Safeer Mall has announced the launch of its promotions for Ramadan offering customers attractive discounts on a range of products. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Ramadan-promotion-at-Safeer-Mall10-12.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:42:13 +0530 Sharjah Tatweer Forum (Tatweer), unveiled its plans and strategies for the year 2007 and highlighted the success it achieved in the past months, at its Annual General Assembly meeting http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Sharjah-Tatweer-Forum10-12.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:19:04 +0530 The passenger vessels, some of which making their debut in the Middle East region, are scheduled to have a total of 64,993 passengers and crew members on board. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-gears-up-for-cruise10-12.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:18:14 +0530 Empost, the UAEamp;#146;s national courier company has entered into a strategic agreement with the Iranian Hospital (Iranian Red Crescent) in Dubai http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Empost-appointed-official-courier-service10-12.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:16:32 +0530 With todayamp;#146;s consumers increasingly carrying their personal digital belongings with them, Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC) recently announced that its newly redesigned WD Passport http://www.dubaicity.com/news/WD-makes-IT-easier10-12.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:15:48 +0530 Dubai Creek Golf amp; Yacht Club will again host the Daily Telegraph Junior Golf Championship from the 12th to 17th October. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Creek-Club10-11.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:41:45 +0530 Dubaiamp;#146;s government-owned Istithmar investment agency said it was mulling more ventures in South Africa, adding to its joint 7.01-billion-rand ($899.9 million) purchase last year of Cape Townamp;#146;s Vamp;A Waterfront. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-mulls-more-investments10-11.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:41:14 +0530 eSys Technologies, the fastest growing IT component distribution network in the world, has signed an agreement with Pioneer, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/eSys-appointed-pan-European10-11.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:40:39 +0530 The Road Transport Authority yesterday unveiled a raft of new measures to streamline and upgrade transportation systems in the city, so as to raise them to international standards. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubaiapos;s-road-transport10-11.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:37:37 +0530 In a strategic initiative aimed at fostering a greater tie between the government and Dubaiapos;s jewellery trade, the Dubai Gold amp; Jewellery Group (DGJG), a trade body representing 700 members of the industry, has announced the appointment of Laila Suhail, DSF Chief Marketing Officer, to its Board of Directors. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Laila-Suhail-joins-Dubai-Gold-amp;-Jewellery%20Group10-10.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:47:44 +0530 The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has updated the artwork displayed on a huge signboard on the famous Medina Road in Saudi Arabiaamp;#146;s port city of Jeddah to greet the Muslim world for the Holy Month of Ramadan. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DTCM-utilizes-huge-signboard10-10.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:47:02 +0530 Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) recently concluded its 7th Annual Football Tournament during Ramadan. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Islamic-Bank-celebrates-Ramadan10-10.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:46:31 +0530 A year has now passed since the first indoor skiing facility in the Middle East opened in Dubai. If you want to spend the morning on a beach and afternoon on the slopes, Ski Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Celebrates-a-Year-of-Skiing10-10.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:45:45 +0530 Dubai is one of the most competitive quot;globalquot; cities in which to rentoffice space, despite having the most expensive office rents in the Middle Eastand Africa. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Office-rents-in-Dubai10-9.htm Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:51:07 +0530 The firm order of ten aircraft is valued at approximately $2.8 billion at list prices and first deliveries are scheduled for 2010. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubaiapos;s-Emirates-signs-deal10-9.htm Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:50:40 +0530 First stop was the Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF), one of the most prestigious in the world, which yearly premieres latest offerings from the biggest names in film. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-International-Film-Festival10-9.htm Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:48:57 +0530 The Legends Rock Dubai has lined up an impressive portfolio of sponsors for the second edition to be held from October 31-November 2. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Top-sponsors-join-the-fray10-9.htm Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:47:28 +0530 FileNet Corporation (Nasdaq: FILE), the leading provider of Enterprise Content Management and Business Process http://www.dubaicity.com/news/FileNet-launches-latest-FileNet-Email-Manager10-6.htm Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:58:04 +0530 The $6 million Dubai World Cup will be run on March 31, 2007, at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in Dubai, one week later than originally scheduled, the organizing body announced Thursday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-World-Cup-moved-back10-6.htm Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:57:32 +0530 Half of the UAE national employees working in different establishments and companies under Dubai World (DW) have so far obtained http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Half-of-the-UAE-National-employees10-6.htm Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:57:02 +0530 DTCM Manager Human Resources, Mr. Ibrahim Yaqoot, presented certificates to the graduates who formally started their hospitality industry careers with Dubaiapos;s top five-star hotels at the end of their nine-week training programme. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/57-UAE-Nationals10-6.htm Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:42:18 +0530 Aerated Concrete Industries Company (ACICO) started the trading of its shares at Dubai Financial Market (DFM) yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/ACICO-Starts-Share-Trading10-5.htm Thu, 5 Oct 2006 13:23:12 +0530 This prestigious race is in its 14th year and is organized by the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club and the Ministry of Sports Affairs, Sultanate of Oman, in association with the UAE Marine Sports Federation and the UAE IRC Ownersapos; Association. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Muscat-Offshore-Sailing-Race10-5.htm Thu, 5 Oct 2006 13:22:52 +0530 Nakheel, the UAEamp;#146;s leading property developer, has handed over the first of 387 buildings at International City. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Nakheel-hands-over-first-building10-5.htm Thu, 5 Oct 2006 13:21:51 +0530 dmg world media has announced that it is to launch Gastech 2006, the 22nd international conference and exhibition for the LNG, LPG and natural gas industries. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/dmg-world-media10-5.htm Thu, 5 Oct 2006 12:58:06 +0530 As per the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to create a knowledge-based e-Society, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Municipality-launches-first-phase-of-Engineering10-4.htm Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:31:54 +0530 Hircon International LLC, a joint venture between the leading Hiranandani group and ETA Star properties, have announced the commencement of construction work on 23 Marina http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Construction-begins-for-Hircon10-4.htm Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:31:09 +0530 Epson has announced plans to expand the commercial and industrial applications for its Micro Piezo inkjet technology in the Middle East by entering into business partnerships in the region. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Epson-seeks-business10-4.htm Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:30:33 +0530 The UAE Ministry of Performance Development for Government Departments and ICDL GCC Foundation, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/UAE-Ministry-of-Performance10-4.htm Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:26:35 +0530 EastNets, the leading payments and security solutions provider for the public and financial service sectors in the Middle East has signed its 100th customer on the EastNets Service Bureau http://www.dubaicity.com/news/EastNets-Service-Bureau10-3.htm Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:02:47 +0530 Omani Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently conducted a training programme for the inspectors and law enforcement bodies at the Ministry. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/BSA-conducts-training-programme10-3.htm Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:02:14 +0530 eSys Technologies, one of the worldamp;#146;s fastest growing IT companies and among the top 10 companies in technology distribution http://www.dubaicity.com/news/eSys-Technologies10-3.htm Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:01:43 +0530 The Jordanian Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Engineer Omar Ashraf Al Kurdi visited the Amman offices of Infocell.com http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Jordanian-Minister-of-Information10-3.htm Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:01:14 +0530 International Financial Advisors (IFA) announced that it recently received its first aircraft from Bombardier, which has been used by IFA Aviation to serve its clients travel needs since early September. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IFA-Aviation10-3.htm Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:00:39 +0530 Al-Falak Electronic Equipment and Supplies Co., one of the Middle Eastamp;#146;s leading enterprise IT solutions integrators, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Al-Falak-joins-CodeBaby10-3.htm Tue, 3 Oct 2006 11:54:24 +0530 The results of a latest study on the French travel market trends featured Dubai at the eighth position for the highest growth of travel packages sold in the year 2005. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-rising-strongly9-29.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:04:14 +0530 The Dubai-based firmapos;s executive vice president of investments, David Jackson, declined to comment about a possible price or to name the brokerage firm representing it in negotiations with Crescent. Sources at REIT Newshound, a California trade publication that covers real estate investment trusts and other property-linked stocks, estimate the buyout price will be at the lower end of $23 to $26 per share. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-firm-confirms9-29.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:03:41 +0530 The visit comes as a result of the DCCIapos;s successful visit to Ukraine in the earlier this month which aimed at enhancing the economic and trade ties and opening new markets in Dubai and Ukraine. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/DCCI-receives-a-Ukrainian9-29.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:03:09 +0530 Looking its festive best, with special lights, flowers and spectacular damp;#233;cor, the school played host to a number of luminaries from its past. The first principal of the school, Mr. Balraj accompanied by his wife, flew in from India as special guests. Around one hundred and fifty alumni and ex teachers returned to their alma mater to participate in this special event. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-Modern-High-School9-29.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:45:13 +0530 Wesal Exhibitions Organizing announced at a Press Conference today that an International Backgammon Tournament will be held for the first time in Dubai under the auspices of the Dubai Press Club. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-International-Backgammon-Tournament9-28.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:55:43 +0530 Dubaiapos;s gold imports are expected to fall slightly in the second half of 2006 against the same period last year, while exports are seen higher, the head of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) said yesterday. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-gold-imports-to-slip9-28.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:55:16 +0530 The Dubai government has decided to kick start at least four major road projects to ease traffic congestion in the city at the earliest opportunity. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-to-flag-off-four-road-projects9-28.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:54:48 +0530 A two-time cancer survivor ran his way into Dubai on Wednesday as part of his trans-continental run to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Cancer-survivor-runs-into-Dubai9-28.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:54:12 +0530 The Institute for International Research (IIR) Middle East has confirmed that it will launch its largest ever programme of new exhibitions and conferences in the UAE at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IIR-Middle-East9-27.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:26:46 +0530 Specialized Technical Services (STS), a leading IT and e-Business solutions provider from Jordan, has introduced CommandONE, its Customer Service platform. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/STS-launches-CommandONE-Customer9-27.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:26:20 +0530 The second Public Relations Congress, the premier annual conference for the Middle Eastamp;#146;s Public Relations (PR) industry, drew to a close recently at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Another-successful-edition-of-Public-Relations-Congress9-27.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:20:00 +0530 Dubai eGovernment today (Tuesday, September 26, 2006), announced at a press conference that it has partnered with Abu Dhabi-based Zakat Fund to launch the first electronic Zakat payment channel through its ePay service. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Dubai-eGovernment-and-Zakat-Fund9-27.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:19:03 +0530 The third Middle East HR Summit concluded on a high note at Dubaiamp;#146;s Hyatt Regency Hotel last week (Wednesday, September 20, 2006) after hosting four-days of focused discussions on important aspects of the regional human resources industry and was attended by over 300 regional and international HR professionals. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Third-Middle-East-HR-Summit9-27.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:18:07 +0530 eSys Technologies, the fastest growing IT Company in the world has achieved yet another milestone amp;#150; ISO 9001:2000 Certification http://www.dubaicity.com/news/eSys-Technologies9-26.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:17:07 +0530 FileNet, the leading provider of Enterprise Content and Business Process Management solutions, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/FileNet-and-Emirates-Computers9-26.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:00:04 +0530 International Air Charter (IAC), one of the worldamp;#146;s largest independent aircraft charter brokers has announced the appointment of Paul Baker as its new Charter Sales Manager in the United Kingdom, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/IAC-appoints-Paul-Baker9-26.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:59:28 +0530 Winners of the recently-concluded Philippines Bowling Championship for GCC region were in for a royal treat when they unpacked their prizes and found the stylish new mobile handsets by BenQ-Siemens, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/BenQ-Siemens-sponsored9-26.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:57:51 +0530 Sun Microsystems, the global supplier of network computing solutions, recently presented Raya Corporation, a leading player.. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Raya-wins-SUN-Microsystems9-26.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:57:13 +0530 Info2cell.com, the leading Mobile Application Service Provider in the Middle East, has said that it is fully geared up to capitalise on the steadily increasing mobile phone penetration rates in Arab World. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Info2cell.com-gears-up-to-capitalise9-25.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:10:04 +0530 Business Software Alliance (BSA), the foremost organisation dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world, and the UAE Web Awards Committee have issued the last call to the UAEamp;#146;s web design organisations http://www.dubaicity.com/news/UAE-web-professionals9-25.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:09:19 +0530 Shell announced key initiatives it has adopted for mitigating climate change and promoting learning and education in the region, at the third Middle East Corporate Social Responsibility Summit, which concluded earlier this week at Dubaiamp;#146;s J W Marriott Hotel. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Shell-outlines-strategies9-25.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:08:36 +0530 The financial closing ceremony for Emirates Float Glass (EFG) LLC, founded by Dubai Investments PJSC, was held this week at the Emirates Towers in Dubai. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Emirates-Float-Glass9-25.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:03:09 +0530 Nakheel, the UAE leadingamp;#146;s property developer, welcomed the King of Malaysia, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, to the Nakheel Sales Centre as part of a high profile delegation to the UAE. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1835 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:24:38 +0530 The Abu Dhabi IT Services Forum, organised by Injazat Data Systems, one of the Middle Eastamp;#146;s leading Information Technology Outsourcing and Business Process Outsourcing (ITO and BPO) companies http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1836 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:22:45 +0530 The Montgomerie, Dubai, a full-fledged golf resort in the extensive leisure roster of global real estate major Emaar Properties, has been adjudged apos;Dubaiapos;s Leading Golf Resortapos; at the 13-th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1837 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:22:14 +0530 A hovercraft service between Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah will be introduced by 2008, when a new project, Emirates Flag, is ready for occupation, a real estate developer said. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1838 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:21:36 +0530 Concerted initiatives taken by Business Software Alliance (BSA), the international association established by the software industry to promote a safe and legal digital world, http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Software-piracy-levels-fall-in-Middle-East9-21.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:21:07 +0530 Dubai Chamber of Commerce amp; Industry (DCCI) strongly participated on Tuesday in the annual gathering of the Dubai-based business councils organized by the Jordanian Business Council at Grand Hyatt Hotel under the slogan apos;Back to Business 2006apos;. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Jordanian%20Business%20Council9-21.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:20:40 +0530 USRobotics, a Platinum Equity company, has announced its newest Skype Certifiedamp;#153; products - the USR9630 cordless phone for Skype and the USR9631 accessory handset. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/USRobotics-introduces-cordless-phone9-21.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:20:04 +0530 Epson has launched the EMP-6100, its new feature-packed 3LCD installation projector offering superior brightness and an advanced preventative maintenance system for businesses in the Middle East. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/Epson-launches-new-feature9-21.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:19:36 +0530 Hollywood Studios International is setting up its first overseas venture in Dubai and wants to raise $500 million for making movies and expanding business in the US. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1829 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:00:29 +0530 The 266-seat aircraft, which is capable of flying non-stop between Qatar Airwaysapos; operational hub of Doha and the US east coast with a full load of passengers and cargo, made a scheduled visit to Dubai this afternoon.lt;brgt; http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1828 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:59:12 +0530 Gulf Extrusions Co., one of the largest aluminium extrusion plants in the Gulf, has announced that it has supplied 170 tons of aluminium till date for the Burj Dubai project, proposed to be the worldapos;s tallest building. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1827 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:57:44 +0530 Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) announced today, (September 19, 2006) the launch of the sale of plots on 147,582 square meters of prime land at Capital Centre, the new name and brand for the 8 billion (US$ 2.17 billion) business and residential micro-city being built around the iconic Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in the UAE capital. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1826 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:56:19 +0530 SMART Technologies Inc, the industry pioneer and global education market segment leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools, has announced the newest addition to the award-winning SMART Board; interactive whiteboard family. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1802 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:57:15 +0530 Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution (PTD) is delivering a turnkey 400-kV/132-kV substation with gas-insulated switchgear to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as part of the further expansion of the power supply system of the United Arab Emirates. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1803 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:57:14 +0530 Info2cell.com, the leading Mobile Application Service Provider in the Middle East, has joined hands with Turner Broadcasting System to deliver content services from Cartoon Network to the growing number of young mobile subscribers across the Arab world. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1804 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:57:13 +0530 Western Digital (WD), a leading hard disk drive manufacturer, has announced the launch of its 160 GB WD Scorpioamp;#153; 2.5-inch hard Serial ATA (SATA) drives. The drives employ perpendicular magnetic recording technology (PMR) to achieve the high capacity in the small form factor. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1806 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:57:12 +0530 Business Software Alliance (BSA), the foremost organization dedicated to promoting a safe and legal digital world has lauded Arabtec Holding, a leader in the construction industry in the UAE, for their commitment to use only original software. In this regard, BSA presented Arabtec a certificate of Appreciation to recognize their contribution in boosting the campaign to protect Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1798 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:34:27 +0530 Epson has launched its new Perfection V10 scanner, offering the Middle Eastamp;#146;s home users and first-time scanner buyers, a compact, feature-packed A4 scanner that allows users to digitise their photos and film at home and provides high-quality output for all their scanning needs. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1799 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:33:15 +0530 Borouge and Borealis, the leading providers of innovative plastics solutions in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, have highlighted the positive contribution that plastics are making to potable water distribution. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1800 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:32:20 +0530 BenQ-Siemens, the innovative mobile communication solutions provider, has announced its part sponsorship of the fourth Middle East Mobility and Broadband Summit that is scheduled to take place at the Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai on September 13 and 14. http://www.dubaicity.com/news/news_details.asp?newsid=1801 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:29:38 +0530