We’ve oohed and awed over the green building projects in Dubai: A recent survey has consigned that old saying ‘Location is everything,’ to the scrapheap when it comes to property investors looking to flash their cash in the Middle East. Instead, eco is where it’s at, according to a new United...
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Internet and phone communications in various countries like India, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Taiwan and Pakistan and been disrupted and it is believed that 65% of traffic to India was down. The reason was severed submarine cable near the Alexandria cable station in Egypt which all been cut.
Even I could see the slowdown effects [...]
GSM 3G Middle East 15th-16th December, DubaiWhat was evident from the first day’s discussion is that mobile broadband is heralded to benefit from the same explosive growth that is being enjoyed in the west. Slim Saidi of Zain Saudi Arabia indicated that there is significant potential for mobile broadband and that it is now just a matter of reaching those subscribers and providing access.Th
Middle East Voip Calls Solutions - Hotspot ShieldThere has been a great buzz about the VOIP advantages and people are happy that they can save money on long distance calls. But our friends and families in the Middle East are not able to use this free VOIP service because whenever any new VOIP is launched it is blocked within a week making it useless for the Middle East citizens.But now there is no
Proton has launched its Persona into the Middle Eastern market - the model was launched both in Saudi Arabia on Nov 22 and Egypt on Nov 24. The Gen2 model was also launched in Egypt. This will be followed by a series of launches in Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Syria market over the next two months.Proton entered the Saudi market in 2006 when it introduced the Waja model via a smart partnership collab
Let's face it people, the United States serves many masters. We are beholden to so many countries for so many reasons that the mere volume of diplomatic stratagem required
Nakheel Hotels to pause in US investments GulfNews - Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMiami: As Nakheel Hotels celebrated the opening of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort this weekend, Gulf News has learned that the company is planning a "pause" in US hotel investments as it eyes markets in Asia and the Middle East for its future developments.
Despite the current credit crunch, Middle East companies are planning to move ahead with expansion plans into markets in Asia, the US and the Middle East. Consultants KPMG recently released a survey of 50 senior corporate investment strategists which showed the plans for new investments
New York based Reliablecom offers cheap calling rates. The products featured under the website illustrate an appeal which is universal throughout various ethnic markets. Using their calling card service you can call India just for 2.9 cents per min and you can call Pakistan for 5.9 cents per minute.
This is not a promotional offer, this is their regular rate. They also offer premium services
Middle East investors are facing their biggest challenge in six years as the world's worst financial crisis since the 1930s threatens to engulf the oil producing nations and slow booming economic growth. The advent of the financial crisis has all but halted interbank lending across the Gulf Arab region, raised the specter of a property crash hitting its commercial hub Dubai and turned stock market
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is slated to travel to Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Jordan, and Egypt November 5-9 in another effort to reinvigorate the stalemated Arab-Israeli peace talks. Rice is unlikely to score a diplomatic breakthrough on the trip, so rather than rush to failure on a final agreement, Rice should lower her sights and seek incremental progress on a framework agreem
New CEO makes Strategic Moves to Ensure Highest Quality of Service Point Nine, a leading provider of Middle and Back Office Services, has announced today the opening of their new office in Limassol, Cyprus. This is the second office opening for Point Nine this year, which follows the recent opening of Point Nine's facilities in New Delhi, India. The Cyprus office is the second to be launched by...
A woman passes by a sculpture of an open Koran. Sunni Islam's highest authority has approved a woman's right to fight back if her husband uses violence against her, Egypt's Al-Masry al-Youm newspaper has reported.2 Vote(s)
Passenger traffic for Middle Eastern airlines fell in September according to recently released information from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The IATA said that regional traffic fell 2.8 percent for the month, and it also noted that globally the passenger traffic fell 2.9 percent from a year ago.
HP Middle East announced today the opening of the HP Certified Training Centre at the Abu Dhabi Men's College (ADMC). Director of Abu Dhabi Men's College, Dr. Simon Jones, Managing Director of HP Middle East, John Hoonhout and General Manager of Procurve Networking of HP EMEA, Jack Gauthreaux inaugurated the Training Centre, which will take the students to a new and higher level of education.The c
Middle East Vacation SpecialsThe Magic of the Middle East and the Persian GulfBahrain, Qatar, The Sultanate Of Oman & The UAE17 days priced from $4587Departs Feb 6, 2009Promo Code:AAG_WSTouching down in Bahrain, known as The Pearl of the Arabian Gulf, we begin our 17-day adventure in the heart of the Gulf, admiring a unique blend of ancient and modern in a place where modern skyscrapers share
Bernama reported that Malaysian steel companies are eyeing the lucrative market of the Middle East where, the construction sector a main consumer of steel, still holds out the promise of good business despite a slight weakening caused by the global financial meltdown.
A number of Malaysian steel executives had just concluded a 2 day conference called [...]
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TORONTO, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced the appointment of Julian Stanford to General Manager, Theatre Development - Europe, Middle East and Africa...-9662/news/IMAX-announces-appointment-of-Julian-Stanford-to-General-Manager-Theatre-Development-Europe-Middle-E-582685/
M-ticketing will soon replace home-printed and pre-printed paper tickets in GCC and Middle East.It is becoming increasingly popular since it allows ticket buyers to avoid long lines and enables ticket sellers to eliminate printing and distribution costs - ultimately providing better service to customers.
M-tickets can be sent to a mobile phone or PDA via SMS. This consists of a bar code that ca
DISABILITY MONITOR INITIATIVE- MIDDLE EASTGood Practice AwardThe identification and sharing of good practices helps service providers to improve their performance and ultimately provide enhanced services for persons with disabilities. The Disability Monitor Initiative (DMI-ME) is conducting a Good Practice Awards program to recognize good practices in service delivery.Who can apply:Service provide
The deal between the Reliance ADAG group and Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks SKG is just another instance of fund-starved Hollywood looking eastward.
Hollywood’s production houses now find themselves in the midst of situations similar to the ones they churn out in their own films on Wall Street. The raging financial crisis overseas is pinching them as well.
According to several foreign media
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tHIS MAP CAN EXPLAIN A LOT TO US ABOUT ACTIONS THAT ARE BEING TAKEN ON THE GROUND.
A relatively unknown map of the Middle East, NATO-garrisoned Afghanistan, and Pakistan has been circulating around strategic, governmental, NATO, policy and military circles since mid-2006. It has been causally allowed to surface in public, maybe in an attempt to build consensus and to slowly prepare the gener
While NBC has exclusive rights to broadcast Olympic Games live on the Internet, Google’s YouTube will now stream Olympic videos in countries where the rights haven’t been sold.These include places like South Korea, India, Iraq, Nigeria, etc where sports fans will get to enjoy three hours of daily highlights on YouTube from the Beijing Olympics without having to turn on their television sets.
Middle East countries, including the UAE and Qatar, are investing in tourism as they aim to diversify their economies away from oil.
Global hotel groups, including Intercontinental Hotels Group Plc., Four Seasons and Marriott International Inc. are expanding in the region to capture emerging opportunities, the reported added.
Gatsby's Collection, a popular Chennai-based fashion brand, has now made its presence felt in Middle East market as well. The company recently inaugurated its outlet in Oman at Dhofar Building in Ruwi High Street, Muscat.Catering to the niche market, Gatsby has a wide range of fabrics, fine Italian suiting, wool in different blends, silk, cotton shirting, corduroy and the largest range of linen to
M-ticketing will soon replace home-printed and pre-printed paper tickets in GCC and Middle East.It is becoming increasingly popular since it allows ticket buyers to avoid long lines and enables ticket sellers to eliminate printing and distribution costs - ultimately providing better service to customers. M-tickets can be sent to a mobile phone or PDA via SMS. This consists of a bar code that can b
Yesterday I covered how actor George Looney Clooney is reportedly remaining in constant contact with Sen. Barack Obama and advising the Senator on such pressing matters as his presentation skills and how to handle the conflict between Israelis and "Palestinians."See yesterday's coverage.Although no one could possibly ask for more than "Batman" as an expert adviser on middle eastern affairs, it app
Almajdouie and Sinotrans sign deal to start logistics firm JEDDAH - Almajdouie Group of Saudi Arabia, and Sinotrans Limited of China have signed an agreement to operate a joint venture logistics company in the Kingdom. Named as Almajdouie Sinotrans Middle East, it will operate in the areas of customs clearance, heavy oversized cargo handling and inland transportation services. ... This JV will be
Obama has so far, by most reports, had a very successful trip to Europe and the Middle East where he met with the troops, General Petraeus, Iraq PM Maliki and more. But the question is will this make him seem more presidential as far as the election goes? Do you think seeing the footage of his trip will change anyone's mind that is on the fence?
Egypt has a rich and fascinating history with the Middle East. Although Egypt is the best known and most researched empire in the area, the others in the Middle East contributed to its grandeur. No culture has ever began with only its own traditions and methods. Other cultures from the area contribute to all the things that distinguish one culture from another. Interaction between Egypt and its ne
Jaguar and Land Rover have announced the appointment of Robin Colgan as the new Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa region. Robin Colgan takes over from Andy Gawthorpe who had been with the company for almost five years. Robin has over 13 years experience working with Jaguar and Land Rover internationally in markets like the UK, Mexico, New Zealand and France.
No, not the movie just released stateside and already a box office mega-success!
We are talking about the real Dark Knight who answers to the name Barack Obama.
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The world wonders if sabres are being drawn or sheathed in the Middle East as Iran and Israel challenge one another with displays of missiles and simulated plane attacks. For the second straight day Tehran sent missiles on test runs while proclaiming defiantly to the world that it will not succumb to any Western pressures. [...]
2008-07-03 until 2008-11-16 Middle East Excellence Awards Institute Dubai, United Arab Emirates Nominations are now open for the Middle East Artists' Awards. On behalf of...
So it’s my last day in investment banking and what better way to celebrate than by writing a weekly Q&A post? How about a Q&A post with commentary, announcements and other thoughts at the bottom?
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Egypt has a rich and fascinating history with the Middle East. Although Egypt is the best known and most researched empire in the area, the others in the Middle East contributed to its grandeur. No culture has ever began with only its own traditions and methods. Other cultures from the area contribute to all the things that distinguish one culture from another. Interaction between Egypt and its ne
Save on Luxury Air Fare Anywhere Lufthansa or Emirates Flies!Book your 2008/2009 Middle East Vacation by Dec. 31, 2008Promo Code:TA-NLAncient Roads of Syria & Jordan VacationsDeparture: October 20Listen to the echoes of the past in desert fortresses, perched high on mountaintops or hidden within rocky valleys. Explore the ruins of Roman temples, standing in stark landscapes, illuminated by the
If you think someone is reading your emails or tracking your Internet use, you could be right, says a leading regional information technology expert. "More and more companies anxious about lost productivity, inappropriate activity by their staff or just plain theft are monitoring what their employees are up to on their terminals," says Balakrishnan Balasubramanian, General Manager of Dubai-based N
The Ottomans are back in the region , forget about middle.html" target="_blank">the tribes of Qatar , we are talking here about Turkey , one of the real biggest powers in the Middle East which for too long suffered alienation from the Arab nations thanks to its alliance with Israel.I think one of the greatest achievements of the Islamists is that they managed to make
There are so many Arabic directories been launched on the internet but AME is one of the biggest business, news and events directory. The site is well organized and categorized and can be your best source for the Middle East region. Although most of the posts and topics related to UAE and specially Dubai, but [...]
Please read the questions of this Quiz very carefully and before reading the answer please close your eyes for 2 seconds and think in it Middle East Pop Quiz Technorati Tags: Middle East,Israel,America,Saudi Arabia,Quiz,Politics,Mideast,Palestine,history
The Jaihind TV , Malayalam TV channel backed by the Congress party,will launch its operations in the Middle East.Jai Hind Television launch will take place at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai.The...
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Apparently the allure of worldwide celebrity has been very successful for splashy projects in the Middle East, especially Dubai. While it's difficult to say if this trend will translate to the U.S. market (it's worked with both positive and negative results leveraging the names of George Clooney and Donald Trump), I could to see it working for certain types of projects. If anyone has a project a
Royal Dutch Shell, Europe's largest oil company, and Qatar Petroleum agreed to invest as much as $70 million to research carbon dioxide storage projects in the Middle East and beyond.
The companies will work together with the Qatar Science & Technology Park and Imperial College over the next...
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This is a brand new Middle East for sure that suits a brand new world , another step towards the new middle East where the Usually leading countries are substituted with other countries in the leading place,it is not about dictatorship regimes and minorities . In the last 20Th century Egypt and Saudi Arabia were the leading the countries in the Middle East, Egypt was the first then Saudi Arabia
Kuwait's Oil Minister Mohammad al-Olaim has declared that his country is to start its production of free gas from its gas fields.
Mohammad al-Olaim said production will start on Wednesday with a 50 million cubic feet (1.42 million cubic meters) per day of non-associated gas and will increase to...
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Talent2 UK HRO is going from strength to strength and we are now looking to significantly add to our team across London, the home counties and the Middle East regions.
We have a couple of potential projects at advanced stages of negotiation for a variety of clients and we are looking for a range of HR [...]
Editor's Note: Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis is taking part in a first-of-its-kind tour of the Middle East with four other college football coaches to meet with members of the U.S. military. The tour started Tuesday at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois near St. Louis, then continued on to Germany before Weis and the other coaches arrived in the Middle East Wednesday night. Weis, who
Halliburton Co. said Monday its first-quarter profit jumped 5.8%, due mainly to "exceptional" demand growth in the Middle East and Asia for its oil- and gas-production services. The company cautioned, however, that it is grappling with ever higher operating costs and warned that weakness in its North Sea and Nigerian operations, and fracturing activity in Russia, could continue to hurt
Orange has just pumped out a press release today detailing its plans to distribute the iPhone. They will be providing the iPhone in such countries as the Dominican Republic, Austria, and Switzerland. They are also bringing the device to several African markets. The press release is brief, and lists only the countries that Orange will [...]
I came across some mentions of a study conducted by Clinique on Arab women recently and was pleasantly surprised to learn that the cosmetic giant found them to possess the youngest and healthiest skin in the world. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the original study and have no way of knowing whether this is true or not. The reasons stated in the reports were very convincing though and brought m
More fun with carriers! Orange, who already has an exclusive deal with Apple for providing the iPhone in France, has now announced that it’s made a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to other countries under their dominion. As of “later this year” (which we are awarding “most favored...
Orange has just pumped out a press release today detailing its plans to carry the iPhone. They will be providing the iPhone in such countries as the Dominican Republic, Austria, and Switzerland. They are also bringing the device to several African markets. The press release is brief, and lists only the countries that Orange will [...]
Orange today announced a new agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Orange customers in Austria, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Jordan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland and Orange's African markets later this year.Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world's leading telecommunications operators. France Telecom serves more than 172 million customers in
Oil Minister of Iran, Gholam-Hossein Nozari denied on Tuesday reports about Iran's decision to reduce its crude oil output. Speaking to IRNA on the sidelines of a high-level managerial meeting at the ministry, Nozari said Iran usually decided about prices of its crude oil and exports based on the...
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I came across a blog and found the picture of hail storm in Texas, April 2008. They’re huge ice bullets down to earth, destroyed with a high force. Take a look at the photos. (hail storm - hujan batu)
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I came across a blog and found the picture of hail storm in Texas, April 2008. They’re huge ice bullets down to earth, destroyed with a high force. Take a look at the photos. (hail storm - hujan batu)
More photos
Guo Huang documenting the rain process, and more pictures.
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Phew. Hope this not [...]
By Mitchell OwensThe sheikh of chic, Majed al-Sabah, whose Villa Moda stores in the Middle East (and soon to be in London) are higher than high-end, reveals his favorite stops at bazaars from Cairo to Kuwait City, and points beyond.Souks are full of educational tools, from merchandising to display techniques," says Majed al-Sabah, the royal Kuwaiti visionary whose unique Villa Moda boutiques have
By Mitchell OwensThe sheikh of chic, Majed al-Sabah, whose Villa Moda stores in the Middle East (and soon to be in London) are higher than high-end, reveals his favorite stops at bazaars from Cairo to Kuwait City, and points beyond.Souks are full of educational tools, from merchandising to display techniques," says Majed al-Sabah, the royal Kuwaiti visionary whose unique Villa Moda boutiques have
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Middle East investors ‘looking to S-E Asia’ - Singapore
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MIDDLE Eastern investors are increasingly looking to Singapore and other South-east Asian nations for deals as financial ties grow between the two regions.
So says Standard Chartered (Stanchart) Bank’s group head for origination and client coverage, Mr V. Shankar.
Stanchart is well-positioned to become a leading player [...]
Sky Petroleum, Inc reported that during the first quarter ending March 31, 2008 Mubarek production from the H2 and K2- ST 4 wells was 30,922 barrels of oil.
The Mubarek H2 well produced 9,144 barrels of oil or 101 bopd and the Mubarek K2-ST4 well produced 21,778 barrels of oil or 243 bopd during...
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The presidency of George Bush has virtually lost all credibility in the Middle East due to its blatant one-sided support for Israel. Prime Minister Recep Erdogan, of Turkey, is attempting to step into the American vacuum of power by presenting himself as a neutral mediator who has the respect and confidence of both Israel and [...]
Iraq's oil ministry has qualified thirty five international oil companies (IOCs) to bid for its first post-war licensing round, which it hopes to launch in May 2008.
The list of IOCs, compiled by the oil ministry's Petroleum Contracts and Licensing Directorate and obtained by Platts, includes US...
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While the lack of a settled fiscal and legal regime governing oil contracts in Iraq represents a major uncertainty, as does the ability to improve internal infrastructure, the security environment remains the key element in whether technical service agreements can be translated into real action on...
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Much has been written in the Russian media about the visit to Moscow by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas last week, but little has been said about its results - possibly because they were not as impressive as Vladimir Putin's visit to Tripoli. This was Abbas' fourth visit to Moscow since he became president of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). He talked with everyone on his agenda, namely President Putin, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other Russian officials, and with some who were not, including Yevgeny Primakov, head of Russia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a former premier and foreign minister. Yet, Primakov, a respected Russian Orientalist and an indisputable authority on Arab affairs, could not help Abbas. The Palestinian leader came to Moscow to discuss a M
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In historic news, Universal Studios, Marvel Entertainment and Seaworld are building billion dollar theme parks in the Middle East. Dubai and Abu Dhabi located in the Arab...
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Senator John McCain insists his military experience fits him for the presidency unlike his Democratic opponents who have never served in the armed forces. Apparently, this vast military expertise of McCain somehow got a bit confused about what was said during recent Congressional hearings with General Petraeus. Speaking yesterday at a press meeting, he was [...]
The organizers of Retail City 2008 in Dubai, have urged property developers in Middle East to adhere to the emerging global trend of building 'green' malls, which is something that cannot be ignored.
The fast-paced Arabian Gulf economies have been developing ambitious retail infrastructure projects. The 'Retail City 2008' expected to take place between 1st and 3rd June 2008 at the Dubai
Aziza Amir: Egyptian film pioneer.I came across this article via Crossroads Arabia that profiles Arab and Persian women filmmakers. It's no secret that the emerging hot film directors from the Middle East are women.Conventional wisdom has it that one must suffer for his or her art, and perhaps Arab and Persian women suffer more than most in a patriarchal society in which a man's honor is tied so tightly to the women in his life. Their bodies, their intellect, their homemaking skills, the way they conduct themselves in public and the income they earn to help support the family are always under male scrutiny. Nadine LabakiGiven this burden, it stands to reason that these women pursue a creative outlet to express themselves in a society where self-expression is frowned upon and the creative
In order to showcase Pattaya's unique attractions and great value as a MICE destination, the Royal Cliff Beach Resort has participated in a major road show to inform UAE's business community of the business opportunities and great value in doing business events in Pattaya. Royal Cliff Beach Resort's first integrated Dubai MICE Road show brings Michael Swart, Deputy Director of Sales and Marketing to offer UAE businesses an ambitious and attractive MICE promotion.
A report examining the effects Rent control in the Middle East has concluded that such measures are generally harmful for property investors. In December 2007 Dubai’s government toughened up its 2005 Rent Law and reduced the maximum 2008 rent increase to only 5%. Abu Dhabi has likewise capped 2008 rent hikes at only 5%.
In neighbouring Qatar, a rent freeze has been implemented while the government is determining the new rent increase cap. For the past two years to February 2008 rent increases were limited to 10% annually
The BMW X6, the world’s first Sport Activity Coupe, revealed as a Concept Car during the 9th International Middle East Motor Show in November 2007, will soon be available to customers in the region.Read more...
The Bush adminsitration is in the process of completing eight years in office during which there have been repeated attempts to create the foundation of peace between Israel and the Palestinians. No sooner had Secetary of State Rice left Israel last week, then the Olmert government began preparatory construction work on thousands of settler units [...]
According to British media, the US is set to attack Iranian military facilities. DEBKAfile’s military sources add that the USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Force is heading for the Persian Gulf.
War tensions in the Middle East have shot up - not only over the signals flashing between Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, but also on the US-Iranian [...]
Middle East investors tapping into Southeast Asia's property markets are turning increasing attention to countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam, say the organisers of Cityscape Asia, part of the world’s largest business-to-business real estate event brand."With the shifting of capital away from developed markets facing slumps, the unmet property demands in virtually all sectors in countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam offer investors growth opportunities not available in other markets," said Graham Wood, Exhibition Director for Cityscape Asia 2008 which takes place at Suntec, Singapore, 15-17 April 2008.
Vice Presdient Dick Cheney is holding talks with Turkish military and civilian leaders during a quick stop-over on his way back home. he reviewed with Turkish officials the need for ongoing cooperation in sharing intelligence between the countries and he urged Turkey to increase its troop presence in Afghanistan, especially in southern regions of the [...]
UAE Property major Emaar Properties has said that it will reconsider its initial public offering (IPO) in India “when the time is right” though the company is bullish about the trend in Indian real estate market.
In February, Emaar MGF withdrew its IPO for lack of adequate response. The company wanted to raise around Rs 6,500 [...]
The regions property market is facing the risk of being overstretched, said an industry official during a recent conference held at Dubai.
The real estate transactions in Dubai were worth $18billion in 2006, and as per current estimates a staggering $158billion is invested in the property sector of Dubai.
A survey, conducted by 'The Financial Times' reported that Dubai is 'at the cutting edge'
MAIA Intelligence announced the initiatives taken for strategic alliance in the Middle East region. MAIA is planning to sign up new partners in Dubai1 Vote(s)
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it will be upgrading the capacity of the South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe (Sea-Me-We) 4 submarine cable system that connects numerous countries from Singapore to France. With completion scheduled in 2009, this multi-million dollar second upgrade project will further double the existing trunk capacity of the system, going beyond the original design capacity, enabling Sea-Me-We 4 to support the increased broadband traffic requirements along the route.Owned and operated by 16 carriers, Sea-Me-We 4 spans nearly 20,000 km linking 14 countries from France to Singapore via Italy, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand and Malaysia with 16 landing
