var digesttext = "<!-- Header --><!-- Items --><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289673.html\"><big>Big Boys Toys entrusted to GAC Dubai</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> As the world\'s top manufacturers of luxury lifestyle products line up to showcase their gadgets and racing machines in Dubai, GAC has been gearing up to the task of delivering them to the region\'s leisure and entertainment capital.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289673.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289672.html\"><big>Guarana successfully enters the global beverage market with Dubai Exports\' assis..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Dubai Exports, an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai, has assisted Guarana LLC, a recently formed Dubai-based drinks producer, to become a strong player in the beverage sector in the UAE and the region.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289672.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289670.html\"><big>Gulf Petroleum Investment leads Kuwait market rebound</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) Market Index advanced the second day straight, closing a quarter per cent higher at 5,684 points. Shares of Gulf Petroleum Investment gained the most (up 9.5%). Islamic bank Kuwait Finance House declined slightly to KD0.850.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289670.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289669.html\"><big>Dubai Health Authority to open two new medical fitness centres in 2012</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The Dubai Health Authority will open two medical fitness centres in 2012, said a top official.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289669.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289666.html\"><big>Logitech unveils the new Logitech Touch Mouse M600</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Logitech, the world\'s leading manufacturer of mice, unveiled the Logitech Touch Mouse M600, a mouse featuring a touch surface that lets you navigate intuitively with your fingers. \"People are growing accustomed to using fingertip gestures to navigate on their smartphones and tablets,\" said Yousef A.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289666.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289667.html\"><big>Rubber World Industries eyes to play major role in UAE construction segment grow..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The UAE has the largest number of active projects in the Middle East, revealing over 1,248 projects worth $931bn underway for 2012, according to a report from CPH World Media, a leading business research and intelligence firm.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289667.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289665.html\"><big>Nakheel loses two court cases in Dubai this week </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The Dubai-based developer that built the Palm and World islands lost two court cases this week that will cost the company over $23m.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289665.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289668.html\"><big>Damas Jewellery edges higher, hires Nomura for takeover advisory</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The FTSE NASDAQ Dubai UAE 20 Index closed at 1530.910 today, off 0.10% from the previous close. Market bellwether DP World fell 0.90% to $11.00. Shares of jewelry retailer Damas International jumped 2.78% to reach $0.37. Earlier in the day, local media news reported that Damas hired Japanese bank N.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289668.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289664.html\"><big>Qatar National Bank gains as lender eyes Euro Medium Term Note Program </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The QE 20 Index ended even for the second day straight. Qatar\'s largest lender by assets Qatar National Bank or QNB closed 0.60% higher at QR136.70. Earlier in the day, QNB announced that Barclays Capital, Citigroup, HSBC, QNB Capital and Standard Chartered Bank will be arranging fixed income inves.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289664.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289662.html\"><big>Etihad Airways reports profitability and EBIT of $137m in record 2011</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, reported a full year EBIT of $137m, on revenues up 36.0% to $4.1bn (2010: $2.98bn). The results included earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and rentals (EBITDAR) of $648m, with a net profit of $14m. The record .. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289662.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289657.html\"><big>Globitel launches Bill Shock Preventer for its customers</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Globitel, the global provider of advanced telecom solutions, introduced the \"Bill Shock preventer\" solution, which provides telecom operators with a valuable tool to eliminate the fear of bill shock for their subscribers when using data services abroad.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289657.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289658.html\"><big>Coral Beach Resort - Sharjah heads to Berlin for ITB</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Aiming to expand its guest profile in new European markets, the Coral Beach Resort - Sharjah will be sending a delegation to the ITB travel exhibition in Berlin, March 7-11, to promote a new all-inclusive summer package at the hotel.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289658.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289654.html\"><big>HSBC completes the first government guaranteed Sukuk in Saudi Arabia</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> HSBC announced that it has completed the first ever government guaranteed Sukuk in Saudi Arabia for Saudi Arabia\'s General Authority of Civil Aviation \'GACA\'. Raising SR15bn ($4bn) for GACA, the Sukuk achieved a profit rate of 2.5%.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289654.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289653.html\"><big>DSF 2012 proves a grand success for Eros Group</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Eros Group, the sole distributor of world-renowned brands Samsung, Hitachi, Candy, TCL, BenQ and one of the leading players in consumer electronics, telecom, and allied multi-products in the Middle East had a highly successful DSF 2012 across its 29 outlets and leading electronic chains in the UAE... .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289653.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289650.html\"><big>BMW reveals new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> BMW Group Middle East has confirmed that the all-new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé - the first four-door Coupé in the history of the brand - will go on sale in the Middle East in the middle of this year.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289650.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289652.html\"><big>Huawei flagship smartphones Honor and Vision set to arrive on shelves across the..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has announced that two of its much anticipated smartphone releases&mdash;the Huawei Honor and Huawei Vision&mdash;will be available this month to consumers across the UAE as the company looks to aggressively expand.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289652.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289661.html\"><big>Aldar Properties shares flirt with one Dirham-level </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> In Abu Dhabi, the equity gauge ADX General Index added 0.10% to reach 2,466.74 points. Real estate bellwether Aldar Properties advanced 3.20% to close at Dhs0.97. Sorouh Real Estate also gained over three per cent. Most banks edged lower, such as the sheikhdom\'s largest lender National Bank of Abu .. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289661.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289649.html\"><big>CFOs of tomorrow to gather at the Middle East CFO Forum by Marcus Evans</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Scheduled to take place on the 13th and 14th of May 2012 in Dubai, Marcus Evans brings together CFOs of tomorrow from the Middle East to facilitate and encourage the sharing of ideas and practical advice in the 4th Annual Middle East CFO conference.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289649.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289646.html\"><big>Product Launch Excellence conference scheduled to be held on 22nd and 23rd of Ap..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Supported by MEDIA ME and organized by Marcus Evans, the Product Launch Excellence conference has been scheduled to be held on the 22nd and 23rd of April 2012 in Dubai, UAE.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289646.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289645.html\"><big>Dubai Chamber meeting discusses private sector issues</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently convened the first quarterly roundtable discussion of the year with a large number of representatives of Dubai\'s Business Councils and Business Groups operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289645.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289644.html\"><big>Elster to showcase innovative Q4000 electromagnetic meter with replaceable batte..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Elster announced that it will showcase its latest range of electronic C&I water meters, including its innovative Q4000 with a replaceable battery pack for extended meter operating life, at Wetex, the regional exhibition of water, energy and environmental services for industry and local authorities,.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289644.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289643.html\"><big>FCC wins water management contract in Abu Dhabi</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> A consortium led by aqualia (FCC\'s water management subsidiary) and local company Mace has been awarded a contract to manage the sewage and water treatment system in Abu Dhabi. The seven-year contract, worth 76.3m euro was awarded by Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289643.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289642.html\"><big>New ADIB HQ awarded green building certification</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services institution, announced today that it had been awarded the LEED Pre-Certification for Gold Rating from the US Green Building Council for its proposed new headquarters on Airport Road in Abu Dhabi.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289642.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289641.html\"><big>PepsiCo-Jordan welcomes CEO of PepsiCo Asia, Middle East and Africa for opening ..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> PepsiCo-Jordan welcomed a delegation of prominent PepsiCo International executives on Thursday 2nd February, 2012. The delegation was headed by Mr. Saad Abdul-Latif, CEO for PepsiCo Asia, Middle East and Africa.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289641.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289640.html\"><big>Deloitte report: 88% of Arabic conversations on social media during the first qu..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> In the wake of the deep austerity facing most governments around the world, leaders are faced with the challenge to \"do more with less.\" In a recently issued paper, \"Public sector, disrupted: How disruptive innovation can help government achieve more for less\", Deloitte proposes an alternative path.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289640.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289636.html\"><big>Egypt, Iran, Iraq offer highest oil salaries in Middle East, says report</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> A new salary report that compares average oil and gas salaries by country has listed Egypt, Iraq and Iran as the top payers in the Mena region.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289636.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289637.html\"><big>Oman hosts 2nd annual meeting for affordable housing</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Led by Eng. Abdullah Bin Rashid Al Kiyumi, Director General of Projects for the Ministry of Housing, Oman, the Affordable Housing Development Summit Oman 2012 will address the challenges of implementing and designing affordable housing programs and developments to meet the growing demand across the.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289637.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289634.html\"><big>European Motors looks at the future with the introduction of the all-new 2012 Pe..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> European Motors, the exclusive distributor for Peugeot in Oman, is celebrating the Muscat Festival event by showcasing its latest icon in the Peugeot line-up: the all-new 2012MY 508 saloon.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289634.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289633.html\"><big>Batelco first in the Kingdom to launch Broadband For All</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Batelco, the Kingdom\'s leading Broadband services provider has announced the launch of Broadband for All in a fantastic new prepaid initiative, a first for the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region. Batelco is now delivering its high speed Broadband service at speeds of up to 1Mbps.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289633.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289630.html\"><big>Etisalat Chairman to address TEDx Tripoli </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Etisalat, a telecommunications company with operations in 17 markets across Africa, the Middle East and Asia, will share its \'Broadband for all\' vision at the innovative TEDx Tripoli event in the Libyan capital next week (13 February, 2012).  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289630.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289629.html\"><big>Minister of Industry and Commerce announces 4 new projects at the Bahrain Intern..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro today announced details of 4 new projects that have been approved to locate at the Bahrain International Investment Park.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289629.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289628.html\"><big>Gerab Energy Systems introduces innovative green technology for HVAC and chiller..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Gerab Energy Systems, a company dedicated to supporting the \'green vision\' of the UAE through its array of energy saving products, made its debut at the Middle East Electricity exhibition, also showcasing patented energy saving technology for HVAC and chillers that are brought to the UAE for the fi.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289628.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289639.html\"><big>Dubai market rises, but fails to crack resistance level at 1,500</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The DFM General Index ended 0.30% higher at 1,486.90 points Thursday. The gauge rose 3.54% over the week. \"The rally continues,\" said Gary Dugan, CIO Private Banking at Bank Emirates NBD (flat at Dhs3.00). \"The return of risk appetite and lower inflation has played out most noticeably in the emergi.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289639.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289627.html\"><big>Saudi Ministry of Education holds \'International Exhibition and Forum for Educat..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> For the second consecutive year, the Saudi Ministry of Education holds the \"International Exhibition and Forum for Education\" under the slogan of \"trust and respect to the teacher of generations\" at the fairgrounds in Riyadh city on the 13th to the 17th of February 2012. This year, the exhibition t.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289627.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289625.html\"><big>Navistar sees Middle East as the strategic growth market</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Navistar, a truck and diesel engine manufacturer with roots going back 180 years and ranked 204 in 2011 US fortune 500 companies has announced plans to further expand its operations in the Middle East and across the region. The company is the market leader in the Genset line of business for over 40.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289625.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289623.html\"><big>Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts celebrates major global growth</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce 11 new hotel projects across nine countries bringing the company\'s total number of operating and planned hotels worldwide to 100. The new hotels are in France, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Thailand.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289623.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289622.html\"><big>Emirates Motor Company sponsors the 2012 Bride Show</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Emirates Motor Company (EMC), Mercedes-Benz Authorized Distributor in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and the flagship company of Al Fahim Group, celebrates the bridal season with the 2012 Abu Dhabi Bride Show as the Platinum Sponsor of the event offering a lucky bride-to-be a one week getaway in the all-new .. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289622.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289621.html\"><big>Open Data holds key to better governance and increased public participation </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Open Data is increasingly gaining attention from several countries and is being considered to be adopted as part of the larger concept of Open Government. Open Data is also an important practice of Gov 2.0; under which, governments employ latest technology to share information and stay connected wi.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289621.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289620.html\"><big>Aon Hewitt responds to calls from Emirati youth for more innovative rewards</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> In response to feedback gathered as part of its Qudurat research report, indicating that there is a growing thirst among GCC nationals for more innovative and rounded rewards packages, Aon Hewitt, the global human resource consulting and outsourcing solutions business of Aon Corporation, announced .. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289620.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289618.html\"><big>Fibre to the Home challenges and opportunities in MENA region and in the World</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The FTTH market situation in MENA, Latin America and Africa regions is witnessing a very dynamic development on the Fibre projects as ultra high speed broadband projects. Being part of the global FTTH councils in the world, FTTH Council MENA board members give very detailed and deep insights into t.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289618.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289617.html\"><big>Jumeirah opens Grosvenor House Apartments on Park Lane, London</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, will open a new concept in luxury accommodation on Park Lane in London - The Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289617.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289616.html\"><big>Borouge leads inaugural Wire and Cable Academy in the Middle East </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Leading cable manufacturers and suppliers in the UAE and Middle East participated at the launching ceremony of Borouge and Borealis\' inaugural Wire & Cable Academy in the Middle East that was held in Dubai on February 8, 2012.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289616.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289615.html\"><big>DFSA announces stakeholder survey results</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announces, the results of a recent stakeholder perception survey of the DFSA.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289615.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289613.html\"><big>Abu Dhabi unveils new utility bill for water and electricity </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> From March a new utility bill for water and electricity is to be rolled out across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi that will provide customers with more information, key to managing their consumption. All water and electricity customers will receive separate utility bills showing the Government subsidy.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289613.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289611.html\"><big>Savola showcases expertise in training and employing people with disabilities at..</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Speaking at the Social Responsibility Forum recently held in Dhahran, Faten A. Al Yafi, Senior Executive Director for Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Relations at The Savola Group, praised ARAMCO for its initiative in organizing the event that provided a platform for leading companies to.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289611.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289609.html\"><big>Batelco Group announces the sale of its stake in STel India</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Batelco Group, the Middle Eastern regional telecommunications operator of reference with operations across seven countries, today announced its agreement for the sale of its shareholding in STel Private Limited (STel), a mobile operator in India. This is a part of an earlier understanding with its .. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289609.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289610.html\"><big>Etihad Airways records its first annual profit</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Etihad Airways announced today that it made its first ever profit in 2011 despite the challenges of the global financial crisis, high oil prices, and the Arab Spring.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289610.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289608.html\"><big>Department of Economic Development issues 14,360 licences in 2011</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Key economic sectors and economic activity in Dubai remained stable and growing in 2011, with the Department of Economic Development (DED) issuing 14,360 business licenses during the year. The professional services sector, at 7%, accounted for the most number of licenses in 2011 followed by the tou.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289608.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289607.html\"><big>Prince Alwaleed meets Twitter management in New York</big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), met with Mr. Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter, Mr. Ali Rowghani, CFO of Twitter and Mr. Suhail Rizvi from Twitter at The Plaza Hotel in New York on Monday 6th February 2012 during His Royal Highness\'s trip to.. .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289607.html\">[Read more]</a></p><p style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #999; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px\"><a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289606.html\"><big>Algeco bolsters sales team in Middie East with new appointment  </big></a><br /><span style=\"color: #666\"><small><em>Thursday, February 9, 2012</em></small></span><br /><br /> Algeco, the global supplier of modular space and secure storage rental and sales solutions, has announced a new key appointment to cover the Middle East region.  .. <a href=\"http://www.ameinfo.com/289606.html\">[Read more]</a></p><!-- Footer --><script type=\"text/javascript\">/* <![CDATA[ */document.write(\"<img style=\'display:none;\' src=\'http://hits.informer.com/log.php?id=44&amp;r=\"+ Math.round(100000 * Math.random()) + \"\' />\");/* ]]> */</script><script type=\"text/javascript\">/* <![CDATA[ */document.write(\"<img style=\'display:none;\' src=\'http://174.37.54.170:81/statistics/logging/GBTS9X9HHH?type=exist&amp;r=\"+ Math.round(100000 * Math.random()) + \"\' />\");/* ]]> */</script><div class=\"fdpoweredby\" style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px; font-family: sans-serif\"><a style=\"color: #888\" href=\"http://feed.informer.com\" target=_blank>Powered by Feed Informer</a></div>";
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