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World War Two veteran Alex becomes citizen of the town he liberated - Scottish Daily Record

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:36 GMT

World War Two veteran Alex becomes citizen of the town he liberated
Scottish Daily Record
It would be the start of a long journey during which he would train around the country before being sent to fight in North Africa. Then it was on to Italy, ...

Vet narrowly eluded capture by Germans - The Desert Sun

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:21 GMT

Vet narrowly eluded capture by Germans
The Desert Sun
... blew up a German ammunition dump, disarmed land mines and had part of his foot blown off by German artillery during his combat days in North Africa, ...

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International Day of Francophonie marked in Jeddah - Arab News

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:33 GMT

International Day of Francophonie marked in Jeddah
Arab News
It is estimated that there are 118 million French speakers in the world, 15.8 million of them in the Middle East and North Africa, plus a further 63 million ...

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Vuelta organiser rules out April return, considering start in North Africa - VeloNation

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:46 GMT

Vuelta organiser rules out April return, considering start in North Africa
VeloNation
One possibility is to head across the Straits of Gibraltar to North Africa, thus starting the race on another Continent. That would certainly generate ...

Bipartisan Senate majority pushing Clinton on Western Sahara - The Hill (blog)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:26 GMT

Middle East Online

Bipartisan Senate majority pushing Clinton on Western Sahara
The Hill (blog)
cite "growing instability" and "worrisome trends" in North Africa that could breed terrorism. The letter includes 24 Republicans, including ranking ...
Majority in US Senate Join Majority in US House in Supporting US Policy for ...PR Newswire (press release)

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More Firms Join Desertec Solar Project - New York Times (blog)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:41 GMT

Your Industry News (press release)

More Firms Join Desertec Solar Project
New York Times (blog)
Desertec – the ambitious $550 billion dollar project to generate electricity for Europe and North Africa through large solar collectors ...
First Solar joins DesertecGather.com
A New Link Added to the World's Largest Solar Pipeline: First SolarFast Company
News Tuesday: First Solar Joins Desertec, Wave Power Returns from Dead, the ...Greentech Media
Solar Industry
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Russian arms score big in North Africa - UPI.com

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:38 GMT

Russian arms score big in North Africa
UPI.com
ALGIERS, Algeria, March 16 (UPI) -- Russian arms sales to North Africa have increased significantly, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute ...
Kiwis think Morocco returnBikya Masr

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Russian arms transfers to North Africa: Fuelling an arms race? - RIA Novosti

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:25 GMT

AFP

Russian arms transfers to North Africa: Fuelling an arms race?
RIA Novosti
Russia inherited recipients in the North Africa that had been dependent on Soviet-supplied arms. Between 1970 and 1991, SIPRI data shows that the Soviet ...
German arms exports double in five yearsThe Local
Developing Countries Launch “Arms Race”theTrumpet.com
Surging global weapons transfers raise concernsThe Associated Press
AFP -CRIENGLISH.com
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Al-Qaida: Freed Spanish hostage converted to Islam - The Associated Press

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:30 GMT

AFP

Al-Qaida: Freed Spanish hostage converted to Islam
The Associated Press
CAIRO — Al-Qaida's offshoot in North Africa said Friday it released a Spanish woman it had held captive for 100 days in Mauritania because she voluntarily ...
First Spanish Aid Worker Kidnapped by Al-Qaeda ReleasedThe Epoch Times

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Spain: Aid worker in Africa released by militants - The Associated Press

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27 GMT

BBC News

Spain: Aid worker in Africa released by militants
The Associated Press
Al-Qaida in Islamic North Africa claimed responsibility, and Spain said it believed the claim was credible. "We were treated well, with respect, ...
Spain hoping for 'good news' on Africa hostageseTaiwan News
Spanish hostage freed in Mali: governmentReuters South Africa
Spanish hostage freed in Mali arrives homeReuters Canada
Earthtimes (press release)
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Umniah’s Marketing Team Selected ‘Best Marketing Team’ by the Batelco Group

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:58 GMT

Umniah Pledges Support to the ‘1GOAL: Education for All’ Campaign

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00 GMT

Contributing to the largest cause-related campaign in support of universal education

Visa launches 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Promotion in Jordan

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:10 GMT

FIFA’s exclusive Financial Services Partner Visa offers Jordanian cardholders the chance to win a trip to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa

Protecting a National Asset: Burj Khalifa Towers with a 100 Year Design Life

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:09 GMT

Dubai – Standing 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall and boasting more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest structure: a single tower that will eventually house 12,000 people.

World’s Most Dramatic Discoveries Revealed at ICAS Dubai 2010

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:40 GMT

Dubai – Were there “lost” civilizations? How could very ancient civilizations have possessed scientific knowledge that modern civilization has only rediscovered in the past 300 years?

Umniah Hosts its Employees at its First Quarter Event

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:16 GMT

Amman, February 2010 – As part of its commitment towards strengthening the positive relationships between its employees and management, Umniah – the fastest growing telecom service provider in Jordan

IBONS Kicks off from Dubai heading to the Gulf and Middle East

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:50 GMT

IBONS Kicks off from Dubai heading to the Gulf and Middle East

• Classic-Ginger and Ginger-Mango to be unveiled in introductory phase

SonicWALL Expands Deep Packet Protection with SSL Inspection for Midsized and Large Business

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:29 GMT

Comprehensive SSL inspection technology grants network administrators control over SSL encrypted applications and HTTPS web browsing

TAG-College Receives FIBAA Accreditation

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:23 GMT

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his satisfaction with the level achieved by the College saying that with this accreditation, the College will be among the elite business colleges in the world

Palm Strip Shopping Mall Sees Increase in Number Of Shoppers During DSF 2010

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:51 GMT

Apart from availing of exciting offers, promotions and the best shopping deals, customers have a chance to win the Grand Nissan Raffle promotion.

Ban Ki-moon Meets Abu-Ghazaleh in New York

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:54 GMT

UN Secretary-General accepts Honorary Presidency of the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID)

Umniah Signs an Agreement with Vodafone Roaming Services to Expand Its Roaming Scope outside the Kingdom

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:28 GMT

In a step considered to be the first of its kind in Jordan

Ernst & Young Launches Its International Survey on the Effects of the Economic Crisis titled ‘Lessons from change – findings from the market’

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:27 GMT

Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Samir Al-Rifa’i the Prime Minister of Jordan

Umniah Participates in MENA Roaming Congress

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:47 GMT

The only Jordanian company on the list of speakers in a regional roaming conference

Kanoo Machinery Participates With Perkins in Middle East Electricity Exhibition 2010

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:28 GMT

Showcases Perkins’ best-in-class Power Generation Engines Series at the leading trade exhibition for the energy sector; Both companies celebrate fifty years of successful partnership in the region.

ESET Breaks Records With 60th VB100 Award Win

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:54 GMT

Becomes first security vendor to win the VB 100 award for the 60th time; ESET detects 100 Percent of In-The-Wild Viruses, Worms and Bots with Zero False Positives

Capital Bank Launches Its New Program “Capital Home Loans” with Unprecedented Features

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:59 GMT

In what represents an innovative step in the field of local home loans

AROQA organizes the “Case Teaching Workshop” in cooperation with ecch-UK

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:06 GMT

Kuwait University hosts the second annual conference of the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance
in Education (AROQA) entitled "New Trends in Business Education".

Registration to Sheikh Salem Al Ali Al Sabah Informatics Award Exceed Expectations

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:01 GMT

Sharp rise in UAE companies' participation; Award ceremony to be attended by HRH the Amir of Kuwait

Central Electricity Generating Company Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Public Electricity Corporation

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:40 GMT

Amman, February 2010 – The Central Electricity Generating Company (CEGCO) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Exchange of Expertise in the field of electricity generation with t

100 year strong Samsonite - poised to go on and on

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:56 GMT

100 year strong Samsonite - poised to go on and on

In the Centenary year company unveils aggressive growth plans in the region

SAVEX First B2C Exhibition in Middle East to Achieve Carbon Neutral Status

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:57 GMT

Event Organizer Contracts EcoVentures as consultants for the project

TAGI to Audit King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:28 GMT

This reflects KAFD’s confidence in TAGI’s services, which is a source of our pride - Nasereddin

int@j Honors Rousan and Welcomes Juma

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:24 GMT

ADAOX To Showcase ESET’s Award-Winning Security Solutions At Cairo ICT 2010

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:11 GMT

To demonstrate the features and benefits of ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security as well as meet customers and partners at Egypt’s leading technology event.

Umniah Prepares to Launch Its New Mobile Money Transfer Service

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:36 GMT

Adding a new achievement to its series of successes

Abu-Ghazaleh to Meet Ban Ki-moon in New York

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:41 GMT

Abu-Ghazaleh to discuss GAID’s 2010 plan and mechanisms to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through the use of ICT for a sustainable development on an international level and in the dev

United Arab Shipping Company Reduces Bandwidth Costs by 70 Percent with Blue Coat Appliances

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:17 GMT

ProxySG Appliances Accelerate Business Applications and Data Transfers and Optimize use of Existing Bandwidth

Capital Bank Launches the “Capital Personal Loans” Program in Its New Form

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:17 GMT

As part of its dedication towards supplying all segments of the Jordanian society with advanced banking solutions

Paramount Receives Reseller of the Year Award from Palo Alto Networks

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:22 GMT

Middle East Security Specialist bags top channel award for the Middle East and Africa region