Middle East’s Home-Grown Fashion Destination ‘Salam Stores’ Hosts Paris Hilton’s My BFF in DubaiDUBAI - Salam Stores, the home-grown boutique department store concept in the Middle East with stores in Oman, Qatar and UAE, recently hosted actress, designer and entrepreneur Paris Hilton at their retail outfit in Dubai. Paris Hilton was visiting Dubai to film the third season of her popular reality show and Salam Stores became an associate for ‘My New BFF Dubai’. Air Charter International Provide Global 2009 Hajj Air ChartersDUBAI, UAE - Air Charter International (ACI), a leading aviation solutions provider in Arabia, Africa, Asia and Asia Pacific announces their commitment to sourcing world wide Hajj Charters for 2009. Middle East’s Home-Grown Fashion Destination ‘Salam Stores’ Hosts Paris Hilton in DubaiDUBAI - - An Episode of Paris Hilton’s ‘My New BFF Dubai’ was Filmed at Salam Stores, Wafi, Dubai Official Conference Announcement: Bridges Middle East 2009DUBAI, UAE - Bridges Middle East is an important four-day event focusing on the designing, building and maintaining of next generation bridges. This is the region’s only conference dedicated specifically to addressing the current challenges faced in creating iconic and mega bridge projects. This conference will act as a major platform for bridge professionals from all over the world to engage in a variety of discussions on the latest innovations, developments and specification in regional bridge projects. The event sets the stage for Municipalities, Public Works Authorities and Developers to announce upcoming tenders and project case studies. Emirates Group IT’s Vision of Becoming a Leading Global Business Technology and IT Solutions ProviderDUBAI, U.A.E - - IT Division (Mercator) Appraised at CMMI(R) Level 3 by QAI The Emirates Group’s (www.ekgroup.com) vision of being a global leading provider of Business Technology and IT Solutions, received a major boost when its IT division (Mercator) was assessed at CMMI(R) Level 3, the internationally recognized standard for assessing software development practices, by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) ( www.sei.cmu.edu) of the Carnegie Mellon University, USA and QAI (www.qaiglobal.com), SEI’s transition partners globally. Global Strategies Group Strengthens its Worldwide Senior Management TeamDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Global Strategies Group (GLOBAL) has further strengthened its worldwide senior management team as it continues to grow its Integrated Security line of business for clients operating in challenging environments. The move demonstrates the Group’s commitment to the delivery of world-class integrated security solutions alongside the significant capability of its defence technology line of business. The MENA Region is Currently Ensuring Optimum Levels of Air Traffic Control PerformanceDUBAI - - “The Middle East is one of the most dynamic aviation markets in the world expanding from 5% of international traffic to 10% in the past seven years. But we are not immune to the global recession,” said Dr. Majdi Sabri, Regional Vice President for IATA in the Middle East North Africa. “Airlines in this region will lose $200 million in 2009 as traffic growth slows dramatically. In this environment every cent counts and both aviation and the environment can no longer afford a wasteful air traffic control system.”(IATA, Press Release 27 January 2009). Beeyoot.Com Connects Property Sellers and Buyers DirectlyDUBAI, UAE - Unlike its predecessors Beeyoot.com (www.beeyoot.com/index.jsp) allows property owners to sell directly to buyers. Panasonic Expands VIERA Range of Flat Panel TV’s for Growing Middle East MarketDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - - VIERA Consumers Now Benefit from Full Time Full HD, SD Card Slots for Immediate Playback and Exclusive Japanese Manufactured Panels; - Smart Networking Takes Precedence in Middle East Homes, Says Senior Panasonic Executives Regional Dignitaries Unveil Long-Term Goals for Their Nuclear Programmes at Middle East Nuclear Energy Summit 2009, DubaiDUBAI , United Arab Emirates - IQPC’s Middle East Nuclear Energy Summit 2009 (4th - 7th October, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai) brings together leading regional dignitaries and industry luminaries, as well as international experts to discuss critical strategies for the advancement of the dialogue towards the efficient, effective and safe development of nuclear energy in the region. /C O R R E C T I O N — IQPC Middle East/DUBAI , United Arab Emirates - In the news release, “Regional Dignitaries Unveil Long-Term Goals for Their Nuclear Programmes at Middle East Nuclear Energy Summit 2009, Dubai” issued on 2 Jul 2009 06:00 GMT, by IQPC Middle East over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the email address for Stacey Cross should read stacey.cross@iqpc.ae and not stacey.cross@iqpc.com as originally issued inadvertently. Hozpitality.com Launches Dedicated Hospitality Networking Website www.hozpitalityplus.comDUBAI , United Arab Emirates - Hozpitality.com, region’s first dedicated hospitality career website launched “Hozpitalityplus.com” as a part of their expansion program today in Dubai. Middle East Growth: Baker Botts Opens Abu Dhabi Office; Triples Lawyer HeadcountDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - - Firm Adds Partners in Dubai, Abu Dhabi; Upgrades, Expands Office Space in Region Young, Tertiary Educated Men in Senior Roles Online in the Middle EastDUBAI - - 555 Million Page Impressions Have Been Measured to see who is Browsing and Where Top Ranked Asian MBA School Offers Full Fellowships to International StudentsDUBAI - The current economic downturn is creating new opportunities for professionals to upgrade their skills and competencies. With rising demand for such qualified professionals, S P Jain, one of Asia’s top ranked Business Schools, is offering fellowships for its 1 year full time Global MBA program, accredited by AMBA, UK and conducted in Dubai and Singapore, two of the hottest Asian business destinations. Economic Meltdown Temporarily Restrains Growth in the Middle East Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Markets, Finds Frost & SullivanDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The market for water and wastewater treatment equipment in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries experienced rapid growth during 2008 driven by huge investments in infrastructure, real estate, petrochemicals, oil and gas and other sectors. However, the sub-prime mortgage crisis that hit western economies changed the business climate and there was a considerable decline in demand for most commodities. Crude oil prices plummeted to about $50 per barrel from a historic high of $145 per barrel, making investors wary of funding new projects. Grand Stores Launches Mega DSS PromotionDUBAI , United Arab Emirates - In keeping with the times, Grand Stores offers its customers real value for money deals this summer*. Construction Boom Heats up the Market for District Cooling, Finds Frost & SullivanDUBAI, UAE - District cooling is fast emerging as the most viable cooling solution in the Middle East, where the temperature frequently exceeds 45 degree Celsius and air conditioning requirements consume 70 percent of the power during peak electricity demand. As power shortage is rampant in this region, the governments are turning to district cooling to cool buildings, as it is a cheaper and greener alternative to air conditioning. This solution can not only mitigate the power crisis in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries but also help reduce carbon footprints through increased energy efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.buildingtechnologies.frost.com), Analysis of the District Cooling Market in the Middle East Region, finds that the market earned revenues of $580.0 million in 2008 and estimates this to reach $2.00 billion in 2013 at a compound annual growth rate of 28.0 percent. RTA Receives the Flag of Hosting 59th UITP World Congress & Exhibition 2011DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - More Than 1000 Personalities Attend the Event Roads & Transport Authority - Mohammed Al Munji: Mumtalakat Makes Senior AppointmentsDUBAI, UAE - Bahrain Investment Company Appoints COO, CIO and VP Corporate Development Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company ,the Bahrain-based investment company, today announces three significant senior management appointments to its management team. Dubai’s First Low Cost Airline Takes OffDUBAI - flydubai Begins Commercial Operations With Flights to Four Destinations in Nine Days flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, became a reality on Monday, June 1, 2009, when its first commercial flight took off. Region’s Companies Face Growing Challenges in Nationalisation During Period of Economic UncertaintyDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Facing such issues as redundancies, salary freezes, and new termination regulations the region’s companies are facing their toughest challenges when it comes to nationalisation. Dubai hosts China Sourcing Fairs, the largest Greater China-products exhibitions in the Middle EastDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Events grow 40% to over 1,100 booths Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) today opened its China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai, the largest Greater China-products exhibitions in the Middle East. The China Sourcing Fairs: Electronics, Fashion Accessories, Gifts & Premiums and Home Products feature manufacturers from Greater China (mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan). The events are being held June 14 - 16, 2009, at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Dubai Charity Benefits From Generosity of Ritchie Bros. ConsignorDUBAI, UAE - The record-breaking auction conducted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Dubai, UAE last week had an unusual beneficiary: Foresight, a Dubai-based organization that raises funds to help find a cure for blindness caused by hereditary eye disease and also helps improve the lives of people with visual impairment. Southwest Middle East LLC will donate the full proceeds from the sale of an unused Cat skid steer loader at the auction to Foresight. An on-site bidder from the UAE purchased the skid steer loader for US$30,000. National Petroleum Construction Company Increases its use of AVEVA PlantDUBAI, UAE - AVEVA (LSE:AVV) today announced that National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), a global oil & gas EPC contractor, has chosen AVEVA Plant for use on its part of the Integrated Gas Development Project - Habshan Platform Offshore Facilities (IGD-HAP) for ADMA OPCO. Panasonic Launch New LUMIX Range in Middle EastDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - New Semi-Professional HD Camcorders Also Introduced Into the Market The Address Hotels + Resorts Partners With the World’s Largest Mall to Offer an Exciting Summer GetawayDUBAI - This summer, The Address Hotels + Resorts, Dubai’s 5 star hotel brand, is offering guests the opportunity to experience some of the iconic attractions in Dubai. Guests staying at The Address Downtown Burj Dubai and The Palace - The Old Town can enjoy complimentary priority access to The Dubai Mall’s famous attractions such as the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and the Dubai Ice Rink. The offer, including attractive summer rates valid until September 20, 2009, is also applicable for guests residing in the Al Manzil and Qamardeen hotels - also located within Downtown Burj Dubai, described as the ‘new heart of the city.’ BDO Corporate Finance Adds Office in DubaiDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - BDO International, the 5th largest global accountancy network, has today announced the opening of a new corporate finance office in Dubai to act as a hub for corporate finance and restructuring advisory work in the Middle East. IslamicAdvisory.com Launches First Islamic Finance Training PortalDUBAI, UAE - The Islamic finance industry gets its first dedicated training portal: IslamicAdvisory.com, Islamic Finance Training, Online. Certified by leading scholars, the portal is the first to provide streamable, interactive Islamic finance training modules “ideal for training across large-scale institutions,” as one prominent user, Yusuf Jha, Shariah Controller at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, describes it. Pinnacle PR Training Announces June 2009 Courses - and Summer DiscountDUBAI, UAE - 10% Discount on June Courses Pinnacle PR Training is offering a 10% discount on its courses taking place in Dubai and London in June. These include its popular five-day Foundations in PR course in Dubai and its 10-day Intensive PR Seminar in London. 2009 China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai sold out: Largest China-products exhibition in the Middle EastDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Global Sources expands 2009 Dubai shows 40% to include Greater China manufacturers of gifts, premiums, home products, electronics and fashion accessories GCC Governments Strive to Bolster the Polyolefins Market, Finds Frost & SullivanDUBAI, U.A.E. - Recently, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) embarked on a capacity-expansion drive in the polyolefins market to realize its ambition of becoming a major global polyolefins production hub. Based on the current planned addition of new capacities, the GCC polyolefins industry is likely to see an avalanche of additional capacity by 2010. With the GCC polyolefins market being a low-growth one with a corresponding low demand, the additional capacities are expected to create a surge in the demand for polyethylene and polypropylene in the GCC. Hunt, Auto Industry Stalwart, Heads Al-Futtaim AutomotiveDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Len Hunt, a veteran auto industry executive has been appointed Group Director, Automotive, Al-Futtaim and charged with leading the family owned business into an era of heightened expectations in the region’s auto industry. Interactive Panasonic Panaboard Assists Boardroom Decision-MakingDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - 82″ Diagonal Interactive Whiteboard With Integrated Speakers and USB Hub Rymco Appoints EcoSecurities to Audit and Offset its Greenhouse Gas EmissionsDUBAI, UAE - Rasamny-Younis Motor Company S.A.L. (RYMCO), exclusive dealer of Nissan Motors (Nissan, Infiniti), GM vehicles (GMC), Renault trucks, Nissan Diesel (UD), FAW trucks, and Kawasaki in Lebanon, has taken pioneering steps in its quest to emerge as one of the country’s most environmentally-friendly automotive dealers, by signing an agreement with UK-listed EcoSecurities to audit and offset the Company’s direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases. |
