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The slowdown in the regional real estate sector notwithstanding, the region and Dubai, in particular, will bounce back soon. This will be accentuated by providing a major boost to the investor confidence, which will in turn provide impetus to the industry's growth momentum. Such realistic hope is the new buzzword, indicating that the worst is over - both for Dubai and the real estate sector.
October 26, 2009 12:00The participation of Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) in GITEX 2009, which was held in Dubai recently, was crowned with an array of successes, especially since the center seized the opportunity to promote its TRIZ-based systematic innovation programs, which QRCE launched to train entrepreneurs working in the ITC sector.
October 25, 2009 12:00CEO of Jordan Computers Society (JCS) Rafiq Daas said that preparations for hosting the Middle East Technology Show (METS) in the period from 18 to 21 November at Hyatt Hotel are moving fast.
October 24, 2009 12:00Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announces that it will unilaterally phase-out incandescent lamps in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) starting with 100W and higher incandescent light bulbs as per 1 September 2010, followed by the 75W in 2012; 60W in 2014 and in 2016 40W, 25W and 15W. With this plan, Philips is taking another step to help reduce energy consumption and carbon emission by supporting the switch to energy efficient lighting solutions. With the switch, consumers will save money without compromising on quality and style. Philips provides a comprehensive range of alternatives that help consumers to create the perfect ambiance at home.
October 20, 2009 12:00New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) has officially launched its new website (www.nyit.edu.jo) after the site went under a revamp at the hands of experts from the university's IT Department
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October 19, 2009 12:00Longines is paying tribute to the creator of the legendary Weems navigation system by launching an 18-carat rose gold version of the Longines Weems Second-Setting Watch. Before Lindbergh and his hour-angle watch came Captain Philip von Horn Weems, who invented the ingenious Weems navigation system. In 2007, eighty years later, the brand known by its winged hourglass logo commemorated this historic invention by creating a reproduction in steel of the famous mechanical watch with its centre rotating dial. Right from its early days, Longines has been at the side of pioneers of aviation during their greatest exploits. By associating its name with men and women who have attempted the impossible Longines has demonstrated its appreciation of the exceptional and the excellent.
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October 19, 2009 12:00Reinforcing its industry leadership in technology solutions, Toshiba Corporation - the leading innovator in memory card technologies, today announced the launch of the world's first 64GB SDXC Memory Card at Gitex 2009. The expanded new card series can be previewed at the Gitex Toshiba Booth at Dubai World Trade Centre till October 22, 2009.
October 19, 2009 12:00October 19, 2009, DUBAI - Middle East and North Africa Internet Technologies (MenaITech) is participating in the annual Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) held in the UAE for the fourth consecutive year where it will host a booth in the Jordan Pavilion to promote its products and expand on the momentum that it has built throughout the Arab world.
October 19, 2009 12:00IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) announced today the launch of three new Thai-based Private Residence Clubs: The Heights Private Residence Club in Phuket, Northpoint Private Residence Club in Pattaya and The River Private Residence Club in Bangkok. The Clubs are developed by luxury condominium developer Raimon Land in which IFA HR has a 41.07% stake.
October 15, 2009 12:00Citruss TV, the leading Dubai based TV shopping channel, announced today that it has seen a substantial increase in home shopping spending from his consumers this year. A 35% increase in sales transactions compared to last year has been an unexpected increase given the general state of the retail industry.
October 14, 2009 12:00Lebanese singing sensation Roula Saad announced today that she has launched her jewelry line "R with Love" exclusively through Middle East's leading shopping channel - Citruss TV. The jewelry line will go on sale immediately and can be viewed on Citruss TV which is aired on Nilesat satellite, 11938MHz V.
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October 13, 2009 2:46National Bonds Corporation PJSC, the Sharia complaint National Saving scheme, continues to reward people from all walks of life and different nationalities with its latest series of weekly draws in September creating four more millionaires.
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The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
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The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
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Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
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Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
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Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
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