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Britons in Bahrain grand prix safety warning Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:13PMBritish visitors to Bahrain warned to take safety precautions.
F1: Q and A with Bruno Senna Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:22AMQ and A with Bruno Senna
F1: Senna finally able to enjoy F1 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:21AMBruno Senna says he can finally enjoy being a Formula 1 driver now - after admitting the uncertainty about his future that clouded the last few weeks had been hard to accept
Rohde & Schwarz Signs Up as Licensed Business Partner of Dubai Studio City Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:07AMDubai, United Arab Emirates, March 10, 2010 (ME NewsWire): Dubai Studio City Dubai Studio City ( DSC DSC ), a member of TECOM Investments, today announced Rohde & Schwarz (R&S), a leading provider of broadcasting, radio communications, radio monitoring, as well as test and measurement solutions, has become the licensed business partner of the dedicated free zone for film and broadcast production ...
Mourjan Marinas IGY signs MOU with GREDCO to develop and manage luxurious marinas on Marsa Al Seef in Bahrain Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:05AMDubai, UAE, March 10, 2010: Mourjan Marinas IGY, the international marina developer and operator of leading marinas around the world, today announced its partnership with Global Real Estate Development Co. (GREDCO) for the development of two marinas as part of the upcoming Marsa Al Seef project in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Banyan Tree seeking legal action in Bahrain Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:40AMSINGAPORE : Mainboard-listed luxury resorts operator Banyan Tree on Wednesday said that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries is seeking legal action in Bahrain.
Rohde & Schwarz Signs Up as Licensed Business Partner of Dubai Studio City Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:01AMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates----Dubai Studio City , a member of TECOM Investments, today announced Rohde & Schwarz , a leading provider of broadcasting, radio communications, radio monitoring, as well as test and measurement solutions, has become the licensed business partner of the dedicated free zone for film and broadcast production industries.
Marinas deal inked for Bahrain waterfront project Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:23AMMourjan Marinas IGY in agreement to build two marinas in Marsa Al Seef project.
Bahrain's AUB acquires 40% of Libyan bank Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:39AMBahraini lender invests $53.8m in the stake of United Bank for Commerce & Inv't.
Hotel plans BD2m spa Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:45PMONE of Bahrain's pioneering hotel groups is planning to build a BD2 million spa, after yesterday announcing its highest net profits since it was launched more than 40 years ago.
Surveillance illegal claims public servant Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:02PMPOLICE monitored the activities of a government employee without a legitimate warrant, it was claimed in an appeals court yesterday. The Bahraini man was jailed for three years for leaking classified information about Bahraini intelligence agents.
Bin Ham Signs Dh125 Million Deal Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:32PMDUBAI — Shaikh Musallam Salem Bin Ham, Founder-Chairman, Bin Ham Group of Companies recently signed Dh 125 Million construction contract for City Seasons Hotel Bur Dubai, the third hotel property in Dubai under the City Seasons Group.
HotelTravel.com Starts Its Engines for First Formula 1 Race at Bahrain Grand Prix Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:01AMHotelTravel.com is laying down burning rubber with race winning hotel deals for the Bahrain Grand Prix. F1 fanatics are frothing for the 2010 racing season to begin as the competition heats up with Michael Schumacher‘s return in a lightning fast Mercedes...
GCC Expansion Drive Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:24PMAl Ansari said Ishraq is all set for GCC expansion drive as the management plans to increase the paid-up capital to $100 million by next year. “The company has invested more than $100 million on current properties so far and plans to expand its network to other GCC countries.
BD1 billion new 'city' planned Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:27PMMANAMA: A BD1 billion development near the Bahrain Financial Harbour could be given the official go-ahead next week. Councillors reviewing the Water Garden City project gave it the nod yesterday, but a full vote by the Manama Municipal Council is not expected until next Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi, Saudi and Qatar to drive GCC MEP market Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:16AMEconomies such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, which are greatly insulated from the global economic slowdown, are expected to drive the demand for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services riding on increased government spending.
Hotel, apartment use in Lebanon at record 2m nights Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:46PMBEIRUT: Figures compiled by the Tourism Ministry show that a total of 769,551 persons used hotels and furnished apartments in Lebanon and spent 1,955,679 nights in such facilities in 2009, constituting an increase of 21.2 percent and 34.7 percent, respectively, from 2008 figures, as reported by Lebanon This Week, the economic publication of the Byblos Bank Group.
UDC General Assembly Meeting Approves 2009 Strong Financial Results Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:51AMDoha, Qatar - 23 February, 2010: United Development Company United Development Company ( UDC UDC ), one of Qatar's leading public shareholding companies, held its Ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 6:30 PM. The meeting was held at UDC UDC 's flagship development, The Pearl-Qatar.
Dubai Opens New Cruise Terminal Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:04AMDUBAI — Dubai’s new cruise terminal was formally opened on Tuesday and top government officials said it will help boost the economy of the emirate which expects a 24 per cent rise in cruise tourists this year.
Dubai opens new cruise terminal Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:11AMDubai opens new cruise terminal
Melbourne Hosts Australian Grand Prix Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:00AMThe second race of the Formula One season takes place in Melbourne on March 28th.
Gulf Hotel Group's gross operating revenues surge Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:30PMMANAMA: Gulf Hotels Group has announced gross operating revenues of BD30.55 million ($81m) last year, an increase of 3.34 per cent, or BD988,602, from 2008.
Johnny Rockets' Expansion To Include NZ Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 7:12PMAt a time when businesses are slowly recovering from the economic downturn, one international restaurant chain is soaring ahead with a global expansion plan that will soon bring it to New Zealand shores.
Hotel Nikko Duesseldorf Completes a Two-Year Renovation and Becomes the Largest Hotel in Downtown Düsseldorf, Germany Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:14AMTOKYO----JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. has announced the opening of a new wing with an additional 42 executive rooms at Hotel Nikko Düsseldorf after a major two-year renovation. The hotel now offers 386 luxury rooms and suites in eight different categories and 18 conference facilities, making it Düsseldorf’s largest downtown hotel and a leading convention destination.
Posted: 15-02-2010 , 10:02 GMT Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 4:19AMEight of the region’s gateway destinations will be servicing the mid-scale lodging sector with an international brand choice by 2012, according to Action Hotels, a subsidiary of Kuwait’s Action Group Holdings.
Aldar, Taqa, Zain, ADIB, Burgan, Sabic: Gulf Equity Preview Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 11:38PMFeb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may rise or fall in Persian Gulf markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last close.
4. Will Lotus F1 team get more sponsors? Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 5:53PMONE of the most valuable advertising space in Formula One racing is the side of the racing car that carries a sponsor's name.
OHC to expand in region starting with Le Bristol Abu Dhabi Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 5:07PMOHC to expand in region starting with Le Bristol Abu Dhabi
OHC planning expansion in Gulf Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 3:59PMMANAMA: The Oetker Hotel Collection (OHC) is looking for major expansion in the Middle East including in Bahrain. OHC is part of the German Oetker Group, a major conglomerate with more than 24,000 employees and a turnover of in excess of $13 billion.
Business : Oetker Hotel Collection to Expand in the Region Starting with Le Bristol Abu Dhabi Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 1:23PMABU DHABI — The prestigious European luxury hotel company, Oetker Hotel Collection (OHC), will debut in the Middle East with the establishment of one its hotel masterpieces - Le Bristol Abu Dhabi – by 2012.
Jeffrey Ornstein, CEO, J/Brice Design International to Keynote Concepts Middle East in Doha, Qatar Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 10:30AMJeffery Ornstein, CEO and founder of J/Brice Design International, Inc., will be the keynote speaker at Concepts Middle East 2010 at Le Cigale Hotel, in Doha, Qatar, February 23-24, 2010.
Kuala Lumpur Hosts Malaysian Grand Prix - AsiaRooms.com Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 3:11AMaccommodation in Kuala Lumpur will be looking forward to this year's edition of the Malaysian Grand Prix. Coming after races in Bahrain and Australia, the Malaysian leg is the third event in the F1...
International Cricket Sixes Takes Place in Phuket - AsiaRooms.com Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 3:03AMPHUKET, THAILAND, February 10, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Phuket's popular Cricket Sixes event will be returning once again this year, much to the delight of people using
Nasdaq Dubai alters hours Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:00AMNasdaq Dubai alters hours
20. WCT unit gets RM467m contract for Bahrain hotels Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 5:51PMPETALING JAYA: WCT Bhd's 50%-owned Cebarco-WCT WLL has received the duly executed contract for the execution and completion of fit-out works at Bahrain City Centre Hotels in Manama for a total of BD51,178,133 (about RM467mil).
Clampdown on smoking Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 4:16PMA PARTIAL smoking ban in hotels and restaurants is being enforced, with fines of up to BD1,000 being issued to those caught breaking the law. It means customers will from now on only be able to smoke in designated areas.
Cebarco-WCT wins Bahrain hotel deal Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 12:13PMWCT Bhd’s 50 per cent-owned Cebarco-WCT WLL has won a RM467 million contract for the fit-out works of Bahrain City Centre Hotels. The job will be completed and handed over to owner MAF Investments Bahrain BSC on December 16 this year, WCT told Bursa Malaysia yesterday.
WCT's 50% owned CWCT gets RM467m Bahrain job Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 5:53AMKUALA LUMPUR: WCT BHD [ ]'s 50% owned Cebarco-WCT W.L.L. (CWCT) has received a contract from MAF Investments Bahrain BSC for the Bahrain City Centre in Manama and the final value is RM467 million compared with the initial value of RM246 million.
New destination for business travellers opens in Qatar Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 3:57PMYoung professionals travelling to Qatar have a new destination in which to stay now that the Merweb Central Hotel Doha has opened its doors.
View Systems' Product Partner, Belcom, Announces Increased Regulations Making Weapons Detection and Baggage Scanners ... Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:15AMBALTIMORE -- View Systems, Inc. , a security and tele-data solutions provider, announced today that the company’s exclusive authorized international dealer and business partner in the middle east, Belcom, has reported increased interest in the ViewScan due to recent regulations in Abu Dhabi making it mandatory for hotels and tourist spots to utilize metal detectors and baggage scanners.
Trafficking suspect's family in protest Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 4:45PMRELATIVES of a Bahraini man accused of trafficking women here to work as prostitutes yesterday staged a 12-hour protest - a day before he was due to learn his fate.
Suicide bomber kills 41 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 2:10AMBAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew herself up on Monday among Shi'ite pilgrims on the outskirts of Iraq's capital, killing at least 41 people in the latest attack in a violent run-up to next month's election.
Suicide bomber kills 41 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 12:05PMA suicide bomber blew herself up among Shi'ite pilgrims on the outskirts of Iraq's capital, killing at least 41 people in the latest attack in a violent run-up to next month's election
Suicide bomber kills 41 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 11:42AMBy Abdulrahman Taher
Suicide bomber kills 41 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 11:31AMBAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew herself up on Monday among Shi'ite pilgrims on the outskirts of Iraq's capital, killing at least 41 people, security officials said, the latest attack in a violent run-up to next month's election.
Suicide bomber kills 41 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 6:25AMA female suicide bomber laden with explosives blew herself up on Monday among Shi'ite pilgrims on the outskirts of the Iraqi capital, killing at least 41 people, security officials said.
Shiites begin trek to Karbala city ahead of annual Hussein ritual Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 5:19AMKarbala, Iraq - Hundreds of thousands of Shiites were heading Friday towards the holy Iraqi Shiite city of Karbala to take part in the annual Imam Hussein religious ritual set for February 5. Pilgrims clad in black and carrying red, black and green f...
GFH Gym set for Junior Open Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:04PMTHE Organising Committee of this year's Bahrain Junior Open has completed its preparations for the upcoming event, which gets underway on Monday at the Gulf Finance House Gym in Um Al Hassam.
UAL Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 7:00AMCHICAGO----UAL Corporation , the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, reported results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009. The company: Reported a fourth quarter net loss of $176 million, or $1.05 per basic share, excluding non-cash, net mark-to-market hedge gains and certain accounting charges as outlined in note 6 of the attached statement of consolidated ...
$1b deals at Bahrain air show Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:06AM$1b deals at Bahrain air show