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Yemen confirms al Qaeda behind suicide attack in tourist site.
Summary: Yemeni state media blamed Al-Qaeda on Monday for a suicide bombing that killed four South Korean tourists and their local guide in the historic tourism city of Shibam, Hadramout. Yemeni s . . .

Six killed in Algeria attacks.
Summary: An Algerian sheep farmer had his throat slit and three of his children died in a bomb attack near the border with Tunisia An Algerian sheep farmer had his throat slit and three of his chi . . .

Cementing its stance as the Arab World's Internet leader, the UAE's ADSL penetration reached around 11% by end of 2008.
Summary: A new comprehensive report from Arab Advisors Group fully analyzes the UAE's Internet and data-communications market. The country, a regional leader in advanced services adoption, is on tra . . .

Oman's Internet users spent US$ 236 million in 2008 on retail e-commerce.
Summary: Arab Advisors major online survey of Oman's Internet users revealed that 40.2% of adult Internet users in Oman have used e-commerce. The Arab Advisors Group estimates the number of Oman Int . . .

The Society for Care of Neurological Patients Launches the 16th LG Dead Sea Ultramarathon.
Summary: The Society for Care of Neurological Patients (SCNP) recently announced the launch of the 16th LG Dead Sea Ultramarathon (LG DSUM) in Jordan, scheduled on April 10th, under the patronage of . . .

Mashreq distributes 10% cash and 10% shares to shareholders.
Summary: Mashreq hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Mashreq Head Office, resulting in the approved the recommendations of the Board of Directors as to the distribution of profits at 10 . . .

Byline -- the Mena region welcomes Italian official plan in bulding the buying power of their neighbors, as the key for global e
Summary: Chairman of the transportation committee at the Italian parliament Luca Barbareschi said there is an increasing desire for a European trade partnership with the Middle East and North Africa . . .

Mobily 1st Arab firm to get Dale Carnegie 'Leadership Award'.(Company overview)
Summary: Dale Carnegie TrainingA, one of the world's leading human resources and management consulting organizations, presented its prestigious Leadership Award Sunday to Mobily, a leading Saudi tel . . .

The Investment Dar Co. K.S.C.C.
Summary: Further to The Investment Dar's notice to the Kuwaiti Stock Exchange ("KSE") on 12 February 2009 regarding the Company's intention to present its proposed financial restructuring plan to it . . .

NIVEA Hair Care Diamond Gloss.
Summary: Women can now have gorgeous, glamorous hair thanks to the dazzling diamond shine of NIVEA Hair Care Diamond Gloss, the latest hair care innovation from the world's leading beauty and skin c . . .

Canon Middle East Partners with Dubai Internet City in Energy Conservation Programme.
Summary: Canon Middle East, the world-leader in imaging and business solutions, has joined forces with Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest managed ICT cluster in the Middle East, to roll out an e . . .

Doctors to Discuss Improved Treatments for Gulf Patients With Gastrointestinal Tumors.
Summary: Gulf-based doctors will discuss the update in the management and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) or neuroendocrine tumors (NET) at upcoming gatherings of m . . .

Nadia Odeh in a new drama.
Summary: The Jordanian actress Nadia Odeh will begin filming her new television drama series "Makhawi Al Theeb," to be aired on television next Ramadan season The Jordanian actress Nadia Odeh will . . .

Yousif Shaban between "Heaven and Hell".(Brief article)
Summary: The famous Egyptian actor Yousif Shaban started filming his scenes in the Egyptian television drama series "Janah O Nar" (Heaven and Hell) The famous Egyptian actor Yousif Shaban started . . .

Ruby won't give up her eyelashes.(Brief article)
Summary: The famous Egyptian artist Ruby refused to drop her lawsuit against the company "Egypt Cool" for using her song "Yal Romoosh" (Oh Eyelashes) for a "Cool Tone" without her permission The f . . .

Mayes Hamdan with 'Rotana'.
Summary: The young artist Mayes Hamdan signed a new contract with music production company 'Rotana' in January to produce her music The young artist Mayes Hamdan signed a new contract with music p . . .

Olmert in last-ditch attempt to reace prisoners exchange deal with Hamas.
Summary: Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Saturday decided to dispatch two senior negotiators to Egypt in a last-ditch attempt to release a soldier held by Palestinian groups in the Ga . . .

Olmert in last-ditch attempt to reach prisoners exchange deal with Hamas.
Summary: Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Saturday decided to dispatch two senior negotiators to Egypt in a last-ditch attempt to release a soldier held by Palestinian groups in the Ga . . .

Damas confident that Dubai pearl exchange initiative will revitalize global trade.
Summary: Hope move will restore Dubai's historic status as key pearl centre Damas the world renowned jeweller, is confident that the initiative of the Dubai Pearl Exchange to revitalize global pea . . .

Brother Gulf announces 50 per cent revenue jump in Bahrain for Q3 FY '08-'09 against previous comparable period.
Summary: Brother Gulf, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of printing, communication and digital imaging products for homes, SOHOs and enterprises, has announced that its revenues . . .

New Zealand television production capabilities in focus at Dubai Lynx.
Summary: New Zealand's television production sector, globally renowned for its creative capabilities, technological superiority and work discipline, is present at this year's Dubai Lynx festival fro . . .

Gulf's FMCG sector to remain buoyant despite economic downturn.
Summary: FINE, the market leader in the Middle East's hygienic paper industry, expects to benefit from what it predicts will be another productive year for the Gulf's fast moving consumer goods (FMC . . .

Rubber World Industries records AED 32.4 million in sales revenues in 2008.
Summary: Rubber World Industries (RWI), the leading manufacturer of closed-cell rubber insulation 'Gulf-O-Flex' in the Gulf and South-East Asia, and part of the international business conglomerate, . . .

New HTC Touch Cruise with HTC footprints,ao helps capture and relive life's journeys.
Summary: HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today announced its latest personal navigation handset with inbuilt GPS in ME market New HTC Touch Cruise with HTC . . .

Dubai Chamber members export.
Summary: Chamber's monthly report reveals issuing of over 46,000 certificates of origin for Dubai-based exporters in February 2009 Dubai Chamber members exportgoods worth AED14.2b Chamber's mont . . .

BAHRAIN eCONTENT AWARDS '09 WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY.
Summary: Under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology (SCICT), the cer . . .

HKTDC reveals incentives for Middle East participants of upcoming world-class trade exhibitions in Hong Kong.(Hong Kong Trade De
Summary: Offers up to HK$ 80 million (Dhs 38 million) in assistance package to trade buyers HKTDC reveals incentives for Middle East participants of upcoming world-class trade exhibitions in Hong . . .

RMF wins prestigious InvestHedge Awards.(RMF Investment Group)
Summary: (15 March 2009) RMF was honoured to be an award winner at the 2008 InvestHedge Awards held last night in New York RMF wins prestigious InvestHedge Awards (15 March 2009) RMF was honoure . . .

HAUTLENCE models at select outlets presenting the brand's unceasing obsession for perfection.
Summary: Born out of the need for renewal and the desire to breathe new life into the market, the ideas surrounding the creation of HAUTLENCE, one of the most coveted Swiss watch brands that took fo . . .

RE: Deyaar Annual General Meeting.(Deyaar Development PJSC)(Conference news)(Brief article)
Summary: Deyaar Development PJSC, one of the region's fastest growing real estate companies, will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at 6:00PM today (Sunda . . .

Ahead of inaugural unveiling, artists from the Middle East, N. Africa and South Asia can now apply for the Abraaj Capital Art Pr
Summary: Generous stipend enables artists from emerging markets to work with international curators on career-transforming projects Ahead of inaugural unveiling, artists from the Middle East, N. A . . .

Sudan president plans to attend Doha summit despite arrest warrant.(International Criminal Court )(Brief article)
Summary: Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's president, has accepted an invitation from Qatar to attend the annual Arab summit set to take place in Doha later this month. Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's president, ha . . .

Hamas hails meeting with British parliamentarians.(Conference news)(Brief article)
Summary: Hamas movement on Sunday welcomed talks in Damascus between its political leader in exile Khaled Meshaal and a delegation of British MPs. Hamas movement on Sunday welcomed talks in Damasc . . .

Iraq: U.S. forces to conduct combat operations after pullback.
Summary: U.S. forces will still conduct joint combat operations even after they pull back to bases outside Baghdad and other cities as part of the U.S.-Iraqi security deal, a spokesman said Sunday. . . .

Trader Vic's Amman Named Grumpy Gourmet's Best Restaurant Concept.
Summary: Trader Vic's Amman was recently named Best Restaurant Concept at the Fourth Annual Grumpy Gourmet Awards ceremony, which was held in the Four Seasons Hotel on February 21st, 2009. Trader . . .

Grand Hyatt Amman Sponsors ProjectExplorer's Visit to Jordan.
Summary: In supporting efforts of cross cultural dialogue, Grand Hyatt Amman hosted the ProjectExplorer team during their stay in Jordan to prepare for the film documentary and educational activitie . . .

Nokia latest releases set to hit the top of the charts.
Summary: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Nokia announced the Nokia 5730 XpressMusic and the Nokia 5030 XpressMusic, which bring people's music to life with features that give music lovers around the w . . .

DM TV is official media broadcaster of Dubai Lynx 2009.
Summary: Decision Makers TV (DM TV) has announced that it is the official media broadcaster of Dubai Lynx 2009, the leading advertising festival in the MENA region being held at the Dubai Internatio . . .

Middle East private aviation market set to receive major boost as VistaJet unveils ambitious regional expansion plan.
Summary: VistaJet, the world's fastest growing private aviation company with the largest wholly-owned commercial fleet outside the Americas, has announced today that a significant proportion of its . . .

Abu Dhabi Classics Introduces Breathtaking Performance by Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta and the Vienna Philharmonic.
Summary: Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, Abu Dhabi Classics introduced an exceptional musical eve . . .

Eastgate MENA Direct Equity L.P. invests US$40 million in Sigma Pharmaceutical Industries, SAE.
Summary: Eastgate Capital Group (Eastgate), the private equity fund management arm of NCB Capital of Saudi Arabia, announced today that it has invested US$40 million (approximately EGP220 million) i . . .

His Excellency Prime Minister Inaugurates Madaen Al Nour project "Decent Housing for Decent Living" in King Abdullah Bin Abdul A
Summary: (Amman- Jordan 2009) His Excellency Prime Minister Engineer Nader Al Thahabi patronized the inauguration of "Decent Housing for Decent Living" project in King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz City i . . .

West Bank: Two Israeli policemen shot dead.
Summary: Two Israeli policemen were found on Sunday evening with critical gunshot wounds in their vehicle near the settlement of Maso'a, located in the Jordan Valley. Two Israeli policemen were fo . . .

Yemen: Five dead in tourist site blast.
Summary: Four tourists likely from South Korea and a Yemeni man were killed in an explosion at a tourist site in Yemen Four tourists likely from South Korea and a Yemeni man were killed in an expl . . .

Qatar Leaders Hail Qatar Science & Technology Park on Eve of Inauguration.
Summary: * Qatar Science & Technology Park hailed as milestone in Qatar's development aspirations * Senior industry figures and policymakers debate Qatar's emergence as hub for scientific innovati . . .

Nasrallah rejects US conditions for dialogue.
Summary: Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah rejected U.S. conditions for "openness" with his movement adding that it is the one that places its own conditions for dialogue. Hizbullah leader Hassan . . .

Swedish businesses show keen interest in Jafza.
Summary: Economic Zones World (EZW) through its flagship operation, Jafza (Jebel Ali Free Zone) has generated significant interest among Swedish companies at 'Doing Business In Dubai' the business s . . .

Palestinian unity talks deadlocked.(Brief article)
Summary: Palestinian factions in Cairo for crucial unity talks were deadlocked on Saturday after failing to agree on the composition and obligations of a unity government, officials said. Palestin . . .

Bin Laden: Arab leaders cooperated with Israel over Gaza war.
Summary: Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has called Israel's offensive on Gaza Strip a "holocaust" Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has called Israel's offensive on Gaza Strip a "holocaust" and blame . . .

saudi arabian art to feature in christie's dubai sale.
Summary: Christie's is proud to offer a selection of works by Saudi Arabian artists in their widely anticipated sale of International Modern and Contemporary Art on April 29th, 2009 in Dubai, the fi . . .