Press Releases

Arbah Global announces "Arbah Nanotechnology Fund"

“Regional trading on the rise” says NTG Chairman. Eng. Muhammad Al Ballaa regards e-Trading as the ultimate enabler of regional trading

Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies, has successfully participated in the Asian Oil & Gas Show (AOGS) 2008 held recently in South Korea, wherein the first-of-its-kind maritime complex drew overwhelming support for its key role in setting new benchmarks for the maritime industry.

Eqarat.com completes sales of OMR 13 million 'Mayar Al Khoudh'. Al Balushi Investments to develop luxurious residential project due for completion in 2010

Experts laud impressive growth of KSA tourism and travel sector.Bin Mahfouz: “Tourism is an economic sector that provides 12 per cent of global work opportunities”

Dubai Quality Group endorses "International Quality Summit 2008". Marwan Al Sawaleh highlights DQG activities that enhance quality and excellence within local, regional and international businesses

Abed Al-Nasser Dahbour: “My strategy for DSS 2009 would be to shorten the existing themed weeks and include more activities such as a nation-wide treasure hunt for build excitement among the local residents.” DUBAI SUMMER SURPRISES REVEALS WINNER FROM JORDAN FOR 2008 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Etihad Airways gives away extra prizes due to the popularity of Summer in Abu Dhabi. Thousands enter competition in the first 3 days

DuPont to supply its leading refinish brands to Nissan body repair facilities across Middle East. Signs 3-year agreement with Nissan Middle East FZE to provide DuPont Performance Coatings and integrate it into Nissan’s full training program

DQG finalises new batch for '3rd Benchmarking Trip to the UK'. 18 delegates get exclusive chance to exchange ideas with senior executives and tour facilities of award-winning firms Siemens and AESSEAL

Manpower Middle East, part of Manpower Inc., a global leader in employment services, has released today (24 June 2008)  details of its recent ‘Relocating For Work’ survey, showing the UAE as a ‘Top 10’ destination for workers across the globe. The survey, which forms part of a worldwide research paper carried out by Manpower, asked 31,574 people in 27 countries about their preferred work destination, and the UAE came in at number six.

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has announced that it has recently exceeded the 1 million units global production mark for its hugely popular compact car, Suzuki Swift. Aggregate Swift production has passed the one-million-unit level three years and eight months after the first unit rolled off the line in Japan. The Swift has reached this milestone quicker than any other Suzuki compact car.

The Honourable Kevin Falcon, the Canadian Minister of Transportation, recently conducted a tour of Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies.

Tanmia participates in recruitment exhibition in Fujairah to help National graduates find jobs in private sector. Employment Authority provides overview of UAE labour market to participating jobseekers

Extensive efforts to expand operations and develop its investments in the local and regional markets, National Paints, the mother company of Sayegh Group inaugurated its new showroom in Ramallah, Palestine.

Al Rabie factory, offices undergo rigid KSA Civil Defense Institute inspection. Officers commend Al Rabie’s excellent safety and health measures

LG Electronics Wins USD 38.1 Million Smart City Contract. Giga Group to Deploy Digital Leader’s Smart Home Technology in its Latest project

Al-Falak acquires major distributor of IT products in Saudi. Al-Falak strengthens regional market share following acquisition of Mishaal Al-Sudairy Office for Commercial Services

Sayegh Brothers for Engineering Industries Company, recently operated new production lines for recycling scrap copper.

Palm Utilities to implement Integrated Management System with support from Business Excellence Center. Dubai World consulting arm to provide support and consultancy for four-stage project implementation

Microsoft Gulf and Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry pin down illegal IT reseller. Various pirated software seized as government agents follow leads provided by Microsoft

Visa sponsors YourBusiness SME Awards. SME excellence in the GCC to be recognised by inaugural award ceremony

Platinum Debit Card from Al Rajhi Bank. A qualitative leap for customers of Excellence

Rubber World Industries bags AED 1.2 million contract to supply rubber insulation products for ‘Motor City’ project. Leading manufacturer dominates regional rubber insulation market by leveraging eco-friendly construction regulations

STME awarded Best Partner for 2007 by Hitachi Data Systems. Middle Eastern data storage specialist tops software category at 2008 HDS CEEMEA Executive Partner Forum

Sabban Property Investments offers investors up to 45 per cent ROI. Booming economy attracts half a million families to shift to Qatar

Sweet Homes awards AED 2.2 billion construction contract for 'Ajman Uptown' project. Sweet Homes General Contracting to commence construction of AED 3 billion township project

Ministry of Economy, Dubai Department of Economic Development sign trade protection and control MoU. H.E. Alshihhi: national control mechanisms to create competitive environment for socio-economic growth

Cerner, leading international supplier of healthcare information technology (HIT) solutions, has announced the appointment of Rich Berner to the role of Vice President and General Manager for Cerner Middle East.

124 cases of intellectual property rights violations registered in Bahrain from 2005 to 2008. Business Software Alliance and Bahrain Ministry of Information influential in filing of several cases; reflects strong local stand against piracy

Al Fara'a Properties to launch projects worth AED 10 billion by end of 2008. Leading developer focuses on providing quality built spaces and integrated services for regional and global clients 

RAK Tourism boosts hotel developments as visitor footfall expected to reach 2.5 million by 2012. Entry of nearly two dozen 5-star hotels and several premium global operators poised to deliver over 3,700 additional hotel rooms

TOTAL, one of the world’s top four oil companies recently signed an agreement with Mr. Kamal Al Nobani, owner of two service stations in Jordan.

Info2cell.com forms joint venture with ADU Communication Technology for SMS and MMS services in Sudan. Telecom specialists to provide high-quality content service; to capitalize on expected 23.3 percent increase in subscriber base in 2008

M Holding acquires 15 freehold plots worth AED 615 million from Dubai Investments Real Estate Company. Developer plans AED 3 billion freehold community in Mirdiff as inaugural project in booming Dubai real estate market

IronPort launches new enhanced version of industry-leading S-Series Web Security Appliance. Improved S-Series adds Webroot and McAfee signatures, integrates selective HTTPS scanning, boosts reputation filtering

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry leads initiatives to accelerate Sharjah’s economic growth. The Chamber represents Sharjah at “Modern Strategies” conference to enhance its efficiency and role in sustainable development

LG Electronics (LGE), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, today announced a strategic business partnership with Honeywell, a global manufacturer in automation and control solution.

Salaries within regional property and real estate sector to rise significantly in 2008. Macdonald & Company to launch latest ‘Middle East Salary Survey’ for the real estate sector at Cityscape Dubai 2008

Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development concludes inaugural session of “The Book Summary Review”. Activity an instant hit among Promising Leaders, Young Leaders and Government Leaders Program participants as it stimulates systematic thinking and innovation

Palm Utilities launches district cooling projects within prime developments in Dubai. Palm District Cooling to provide 120,000 TR to Palm Jumeirah Crescent and 140,000 TR to Jumeirah Lake Towers

iTRACS integrated solutions simplify IT Infrastructure Library standards adoption in enterprise networks. Physical Layer Manager detects and updates physical device location and status, prevents network vulnerabilities and resource underutilisation

Suzuki Motor Corporation has developed a compact fuel-cell vehicle called the SX4-FCV and has received approval from Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to test it on public roads.

Sorouh Real Estate announces support for inaugural Summer in Abu Dhabi. Sorouh to educate the younger generation by distributing free children's book on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Versatility key to Suzuki Grand Vitara’s broad market appeal in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Body structure combines car and truck chassis designs for superb overall performance and style

Sheikh Saud inaugurates Bab Al Bahr Sales Centre and model apartments. Project developed by Rakeen on Al Marjan Island enhances Ras Al Khaimah’s reputation as a premier tourist destination in the Middle East

Epson launches high-performance A3 business scanner in the Middle East. The GT-20000 Series scanners offer imaging innovations, high reliability and enhanced compatibility with document management systems 

More than 10,000 students to get ICDL certificates during summer training camps in the GCC. 1,600 UAE national students to earn ICDL certification at summer camps held at UAE University and Abu Dhabi University

TOTAL Jordan recently signed an agreement with McDonald's-Jordan restaurants, part of Armoush Tourist Investment Company. According to the agreement, McDonald's-Jordan will become an exclusive fast food partner in most service stations owned by TOTAL

Annual global commercial spending grew to an estimated $77.3 trillion in 2007, an increase of 12.2 percent from $68.9 trillion in 2006, according to data from the Commercial Consumption Expenditure (CCE) index released today by Visa Inc.

GETEX launches Autumn shows in Dubai and Manama to boost region’s student intake. Shows to target students for academic cycle beginning January 2009

Microsoft Gulf and Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry coordinate raids against two local computer shops. Operation leads to confiscation of PCs with unlicensed software; complements enhanced government program against copyright violations

GCC Landscaping Business Set to Double to US$16 Billion by 2010 - CMPi. 'Construction boom puts the spotlight on landscaping' - Fountain

Danube to invest AED 50 million into the aluminium and glass sector by 2009. Aluminium production in the UAE to hit 2.5 million metric tons by 2010

The international tourists who have joined the more than 11,000 athletes from 204 participating National Olympic Committees  in China for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games have had an immediate impact on the nation’s economy, including nearly US$10 million spent on Visa cards on the opening day of the Games.

Dubai Tourism transfers registration and licensing of maritime activities within Dubai to Dubai Maritime City Authority. Move is in line with agreement signed by DMCA and Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Umniah Launches Ramadan Challenge “TAHADI” for Prepaid and Postpaid Subscribers Giving Out Attractive Prizes to People with Highest Levels of General Knowledge

Suzuki SX4 posts impressive market performance driven by rising popularity of small A segment models