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Lebanon celebrates the election of president Suleiman |pictures|

25.05.2008 22:31    yalibnan.com
Beirut- Lebanon's newly elected President Suleiman was sworn in at the Lebanese parliament today after he was elected with 118 votes out of 127 or 93 % of the votes of the parliament, as the only consensus candidate .


Lebanon elects its 11th president in pictures

25.05.2008 22:31    yalibnan.com
Beirut - Finally Lebanon has a president after over 6 months of presidential void . Former army chief General Michel Suleiman was elected today by the Lebanese parliament as Lebanon's 11 th president.

Breaking News: Suleiman declared Lebanon's 11 president

25.05.2008 22:31    yalibnan.com
Beirut - The Lebanese parliament met today at 5 PM to elect army Chief General Michel Suleiman as the president of the republic of Lebanon .

The Cultural Observer

25.05.2008 18:07    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
Under the directive of H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

Dubai International Financial Centre attracts global investors

25.05.2008 18:07    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
A financial free zone on par with New York's Manhattan and Tokyo's Ginza district, the 110-acre Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is home to some of the priciest real estate in Dubai. It is...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

Five major trade shows opened in Dubai

25.05.2008 18:07    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
The consumer electronics sector has emerged as a key growth industry in the Middle East, driven mainly by rising regional disposable incomes, a large product, and technology hungry expatriate...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

RERA launches Dubai Real Times monthly magazine

25.05.2008 18:07    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency announced a major initiative to fill a crucial gap in the information chain in the Dubai property sector by launching its own official monthly magazine titled Dubai...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

du exceeds the 2million customer mark in 15 months

25.05.2008 18:07    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
du, the integrated telecommunication operator in the UAE announced today that it has exceeded the 2million customer mark. This milestone is achieved within 15 months from the launch of mobile...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

Sunday News Briefs

25.05.2008 12:39    yalibnan.com
Beirut- Today the focus throughout Lebanon will continue to be the presidential election of army chief General Michel Suleiman . At last the Republic of Lebanon will have a president! The election and the presidential swearing in ceremony will be

Lebanese magazine makes shortlist for Rolex award

25.05.2008 12:18    dailystar.com.lb
Four projects in environmental awareness and conservation from the Arab region have been shortlisted for the 2008 Rolex Awards for Enterprise, the Rolex Awards Secretariat announced in Egypt. The philanthropic program, which is to be held in the Middle East

Canadian study suggests global terror in decline

25.05.2008 12:16    dailystar.com.lb
A new study by the Canadian research team that produced the Human Security Report in 2005 challenges the expert consensus that global terrorism is increasing. According to the view of the latest US National Intelligence Estimates, the threat of terrorism,

Report finds EU nations fudging numbers in terms of development aid

25.05.2008 12:16    dailystar.com.lb
Over half of the European Union's 27 governments failed to increase the amount of aid they gave to poor countries between 2006 and last year, according to a new report. Despite promises made in 2005 to ratchet up their assistance

The first 'Malaysia-UAE Palm Oil Trade Fair & Seminar'

25.05.2008 08:20    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
Iffco (International Foodstuffs Company), one of the leading consumer products manufacturers in the UAE, will participation as the platinum sponsor at the first 'Malaysia-UAE Palm Oil Trade Fair...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

Sovereign Wealth Fund likely to boost stakes in Gulf markets

25.05.2008 08:20    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
The US and European move to impose restrictions on Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) investments will prompt Gulf-based SWFs to further boost their stakes in the GCC stock markets, where they currently...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

Diesel cost more in Dubai than in Abu Dhabi

25.05.2008 08:20    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
The price of diesel in Dubai is set to rise again in line with surging international crude prices that are currently trading at lifetime highs past the $135 mark per barrel.Oil industry sources...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

Rugged spare parts for the Middle East at Automechanika Dubai

25.05.2008 08:20    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
Automechanika Middle East, the largest aftermarket exhibition in the Middle East region, is about to open its doors to show the newest parts, accessories and garage equipment. For the first time,...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

UAE integrated Telco sponsors exhibition's media center for second year in a row

25.05.2008 08:20    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
In line with its go-to-market strategy, du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, announced today it will host daily in-stand interactive technology sessions and panels during MECOM...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

Central Bank issues new modified banknote worth AED200

25.05.2008 08:20    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
The Central Bank announced in a statement Saturday it has issued a modified banknote worth AED200 with the latest technical specifications and security measures.It added that the new banknote will...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

Dubai to become one of the world's financial capitals

25.05.2008 08:20    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
Dubai is picking up the mantle of the financial capital of the world, as global banking sectors London and New York continue to fade on the back of the global credit crises.The new mantra in New...Continue to the full story

Medical insurance premiums set to increase

25.05.2008 08:20    uae-dubai.blogspot.com
The rising cost of medical treatment will lead to an increase in medical insurance premiums in the UAE, a senior insurer said. "With premiums on medical insurance having dropped to a very low level...Continue to the full story at www.dubaichronicle.com

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