Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released the October 2009 traffic figures for Abu Dhabi International Airport showing strong growth throughout 2009. ADAC recorded a 7.0% increase in passengers over the course of 2009, to date, and during the month

Consolidated Gulf Company (CGC), Nokia partner for Qatar, has opened a new Nokia showroom and Nokia Care service center at Lulu Hypermarket on D Ring Road in Doha. Anil Mahajan, Chief Operating Officer of CGC, and Shaijan M. O., Regional

Aastra has bolstered its role in the HP ProCurve Open Network Ecosystem alliance (HP ProCurve One) with the certification of two of its products with the HP ProCurve Services zl module, delivering a best-in-class integrated IP unified communications solution.

In commemorating the tenth anniversary on the NetJets Middle East Programme, NetJets and National Air Services look forward to the continuing relationship and the further development of the programme.

Saudi Arabia's increasing insurance density is poised to be sustained this year with the introduction of a new policy in compulsory motor insurance and cooperative health insurance, according to Buruj Cooperative Insurance Co.

Emaar Properties has announced plans an initial share offering in India, Bloomberg has reported. The New Delhi-based Emaar MGF Land Ltd. is planning to raise $800m in a public offering. Emaar Chairman Mohammed Alabbar has said during an interview at

In the case of gift giving, what's outside is just as important as what is inside. Wrapt, the region's first and only designer outlet for wrapping paper and accessories, embraces the art of the perfectly package gift and is proud

Leo A Daly, the international architecture, planning, engineering, interior design and program management firm, has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Zain scooped three of the most prestigious prizes at the 3rd Annual Telecoms World Awards, Middle East held in Dubai and organized by Terrapinn. The company won the prize for Best Operator, Best Brand and was deemed to have the

The Facility for Euro-Mediterranean Investment and Partnership (FEMIP), the European Investment Bank's (EIB) financial arm for the Mediterranean Region, has today provided the Syrian Ministry of Local Administration with a EUR50m loan, corresponding to half of the total project cost,

View Systems, Inc., a security and teledata solutions provider, announced that an initial order for 40 ViewScan units has been received from Belcom, a Belhasa company, based in the United Arab Emirates.

Eclipse Digital, a newly established digital media, archival and content acquisition management company, has concluded a deal with Wild Bunch, a leading European production and distribution company based in Paris. The agreement was announced at the opening of the Middle

Leading fashion designer Ben de Lisi will introduce his design philosophy at Interiors UAE 2010, the leading interior design event for the Middle East, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 29 - 31 March 2010, which will embrace the theme

British Airways and Barclays Bank announce the launch of a new promotion for holders of the British Airways Barclaycard. From now through January 31, 2010, card holders will earn double the usual amount of BA Miles for all purchases.

Volkswagen Middle East invited VW Oman among its other partners in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, KSA, Bahrain and Syria to participate in the regional round of its 2009 Volkswagen Service Qualification Championship, with two winners from each market qualifying for

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has selected Messier-Bugatti, a Safran Group company, to supply wheels and carbon brakes for 70 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft to be delivered new from Boeing starting in 2010.

Boeing has enjoyed a strong and productive 2009 Dubai Airshow, highlighted by a landmark strategic framework agreement, the introduction of new products and capabilities and an unprecedented level of engagement with government and commercial customers and industrial partners.

A logistical accomplishment, Emirates successfully coordinated the departure of 16 aircraft within 16 minutes each day of the 2009 Dubai Airshow this week. Working within a 30 minute window, due to the 2009 Dubai Airshow daily flight display, Emirates worked

In order to meet with its subscribers needs and to serve them in a best way, Alfa, the mobile operator managed by Orascom Telecom since February 2009, announces the inauguration of its new Point of Sale in Halba starting November

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) fell 0.81% to 2,129.75. Only four stocks; DIB (2.55%, to Dhs2.82), Alsalamsudan (2.48%, Dhs2.48), EmiratesNBD (1.54%, Dhs4.62) and Masq (0.55%, Dhs91.00) rose, while 19 fell and four held steady.