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. Dates Announced for the Middle East’s Only Conference on Fire Support and ArtilleryABU DHABI, UAE - The region’s first and only summit on fire support and artillery, Future Artillery Middle East 2009 will be held from 18 to 21 October 2009 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi. The Second International Festival of Falconry: Abu Dhabi to Lobby for the Preservation of FalconryABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - The second International Festival of Falconry will play a central role in Abu Dhabi’s global initiative to campaign for the preservation of falconry. Sponsored by the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the festival takes place at the Englefield Estate, in the United Kingdom, from the 11-12 July. 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. Industry Leaders Discuss Middle East’s Premier Custom, Tuning and Motorsports FestivalABU DHABI, UAE - Key representatives from the custom, tuning and motorsports industry met with organisers United Business Media in the Dubai Westin Mina Seyahi hotel on the 22nd of June to discuss Barbican TURBO and how it can best serve the industry. Barbican TURBO is the Middle East’s custom, tuning and motorsports festival and will run from the 8th - 10th of October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi. NetQin: The First One Intercepting the Mobile Phone Malware Transmitter.CBEIJING - A new malware plaguing mobile phones named Transmitter.C has been intercepted by NetQin, the biggest mobile phone security company in the world. A few days ago, NetQin delivered the new version of anti-virus library which can inspect and remove this kind of virus efficiently. In a Step to Encourage Scientific Excellence and Part of its Social Responsibility Programs Al Rajhi Bank Recognizes 228 Achievers Across the KingdomRIYADH - Al Rajhi Bank represented by its Female Branches Department recently recognized 228 top female students who excelled scholastically across the Kingdom. 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*. Cognizant Helps National Health Insurance Company, Daman, Increase Market Share and Enhance Customer ExperienceABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, TEANECK, New Jersey and CHENNAI, India - - Builds the Middle East’s First Online Health Insurance Portal to Help Daman’s Customers Meet Their Health Insurance Needs Online 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. Konig Wheels Support the Middle East’s Largest Modified Car CompetitionABU DHABI, UAE - Devotees to custom cars are to be handed an exclusive offer from Konig Wheels when they enter their rides into the largest “show car” competition in the Middle East - the Barbican Turbo Top 100. The Top 100 is one of the main features of Barbican Turbo - the Middle East’s custom, tuning and modified car festival organised by United Business Media from the 8th - 10th of October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi. World Finance Islamic Finance AwardsLONDON - The World Finance 2009 Islamic Finance Awards have been announced. The winners were: Best Islamic Financial IT Provider International Turnkey Systems Group - ITS Best Brokerage Services Provider United Securities LLC Best Islamic Forex Bank Standard Chartered Best Islamic Services from an International Bank Standard Chartered Best Islamic Investment Bank Al Sanabel International (Holding) Best Islamic Retail Bank Jordan Islamic Bank for Finance & Investment Best Islamic Online Bank Dubai Islamic Bank Best Islamic Private Equity Bank Sarajah Islamic Bank Best Islamic Asset Management Unicorn Investment Bank Best Sukuk Issuer HSBC Amanah Best ReTakaful Issuer Hannover ReTakaful BSC Best Islamic Finance House Gulf Finance House Best Takaful Issuer Takaful International Best Business Leader, North America Omar Farooq Kalair, UM Financial Best Business Leader, Europe Sohail Jaffer, FWU Group Best Business Leader, Middle East Mohammad Abdullah, Sharjah Islamic Bank Best Business Leader, Asia Yvonne Chia, Hong Leong Bank Berhad UAE First Country to Ratify IRENA StatuteABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Leaders from five continents back UAE’s offer to world’s first international renewable energy agency 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. Doha: Pascal Lamy’s Theses and Figures Questioned by the Conclusions of a Group of International EconomistsPARIS - While Some States Envisage a “New Approach” to Resume the Doha Round, the Theses and Figures Put Forward by Pascal Lamy were Contested at the end of the International Workshop Organized at the Sorbonne on June 4th and 5th by momagri’s Head Economist 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. King Fahd University For Petroleum & Minerals is First in Gulf Region to Purchase Web of Science(R) BackfilesPHILADELPHIA and LONDON - The Healthcare & Science business of Thomson Reuters today announced that King Fahd University For Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), has purchased Web of Science data back to 1900. KFUPM is the first university in the Saudi Arabia Consortia, and in the Gulf region, to purchase more than a century of vital data. 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. His Highness Sheikh Khalid, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Announces a Detailed Plan to Protect Ports and Secure Borders Against International SmugglingRAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates - Four step plan includes partnership with international law enforcement entities Wana and ZTE Complete Industry’s First EV-DO Rev. B Trial on a Commercial NetworkCASABLANCA, Morocco - Telecom operator Wana has broken new ground in the mobile industry by completing the world’s first trial of EV-DO Rev. B technology on a commercial network. The trial, which was conducted in collaboration with equipment supplier ZTE and Qualcomm, demonstrated the next generation of EV-DO technology in a fully mobile environment by delivering a download rate of 8.8 Mbps and an upload rate up of 5.36Mbps on the application layer. This technical achievement reflects Wana’s continued efforts to explore and drive new capabilities for its customers, and it represents the first step in Wana’s progression toward deployment of EV-DO Rev. B. Media Alert: Research Reveals Innovation is as Strong as Ever During the Global Economic DownturnLONDON - A new survey, released today by the GSM Association has revealed that an overwhelming majority of global mobile network operators, investors and technology vendors believe that the current economic malaise is actually driving innovation in the telecoms industry. |
