Dubai Airshow to be held in NovemberSeptember 29th, 2009 DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and US defence authorities held a meeting here to review the arrangements for the upcoming Dubai Airshow Nov 15-19, WAM news agency reported Tuesday. The 11th Dubai Airshow is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East and is the fastest growing airshow in the world, the report said.
Power company Duke strikes second Chinese deal to develop low-carbon energySeptember 23rd, 2009 Duke reaches second Chinese energy dealCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Power company Duke Energy Corp. said Wednesday that it has struck its second deal in just over a month with a large Chinese power company to develop sources of low-carbon energy.
Almost 100,000 passengers use Dubai Metro in one daySeptember 22nd, 2009 DUBAI - A record 97,527 passengers used the Dubai Metro on the first day of Eid holidays Sunday, WAM news agency reported Tuesday citing statistics released by the Dubai Road Transport Authority (RTA) Rail Agency.
Aysha Al Busmait, director of RTA's Customer Service Centres Department, said the "Musanada Team" (Support) formed by the department was available at the metro stations and has been providing support and guidance to the public in the use of metro services.
Transcend Services promotes Sue McGrogan to president, chief operating officerAugust 17th, 2009 Transcend Services promotes Sue McGroganATLANTA — Medical transcription services company Transcend Services Inc. said Monday it promoted Sue McGrogan to president and chief operating officer.
Utility company Ameren declares quarterly dividend of 38.5 cents per share on common stockAugust 14th, 2009 Ameren declares quarterly dividend of 38.5 centsST. LOUIS — Utility company Ameren Corp.
Jet Airways to start Hyderabad-Dubai flight SundayAugust 13th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Private carrier Jet Airways will launch a daily flight on the Hyderabad-Dubai sector from Aug 16, a senior official said here Thursday. The new flight using Boeing 737-800 aircraft will be Jet Airways' first international service from Hyderabad and its second daily service to Dubai from South India.
Dubai Airshow 2009 attracts top aerospace namesJuly 13th, 2009 DUBAI - The next edition of the Dubai Airshow, considered as the fastest growing airshow in the world, will feature some top brands in the aerospace industry this time, the organisers have said. Airbus with the EADS group will join the Dubai-based international airline Emirates during the biennial show, for which a new exhibition area has been developed to accommodate the unprecedented number of participants and visitors, WAM news agency reported.
Dubai to host airshow in NovemberJuly 6th, 2009 DUBAI - The Dubai Airshow 2009 will be held Nov 15-19 this year, WAM news agency reported Monday. The event, organised by the government of Dubai in collaboration with the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a major aerospace event in the Middle East.
Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions says sales will boost 4th-quarter, fiscal year resultsJune 25th, 2009 Allscripts says sales will boost financial resultsCHICAGO — Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc. said Wednesday it could see better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year results because of higher sales.
Hyderabad firm gets Malaysian contractJune 9th, 2009 HYDERABAD - City-based technology solutions provider Infotech Enterprises will put in place a system to streamline work processes for a Malaysian power utility, the company said Tuesday. The multi-million-dollar contract to implement the enterprise GIS information system - which can streamline work processes, integrate data and systems, and reduce duplication of effort and data - has been awarded by engineering solutions provider inCONTROL Tech (iTEC), also of Malaysia.
TiE50 selects PlaySpan as award winner at TiECon2009 ConferenceMay 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - PlaySpanT, the leader in monetization solutions for online games, virtual worlds, and social networks, today announced that the company has been awarded a TiE50 Winner, a leader in innovation, ingenuity, and management excellence. The TiE50 award is presented by TiE at TiECon2009 to the top 50 start-ups from close to 1,200 nominees.
Indebted Dubai island developer Nakheel gets cash injection from government bond fundsMay 11th, 2009 Dubai's Nakheel says it received government fundsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Dubai developer behind the city's manmade islands says it has received a portion of government funds aimed at reviving the Mideast financial hub's ailing economy. The state-owned developer Nakheel said in an e-mailed statement Monday that it has "benefited from an injection of capital" from a $10 billion batch of bonds issued by Dubai.
Emirates offers free stay at Dubai luxury hotel for passengersApril 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Gulf carrier Emirates Airline Monday unveiled a special offer for its passengers flying via Dubai - a free stay at a luxury hotel in the emirate. All first and business class bookings, made for travel on Emirates between May 15 and September 15, will be eligible to receive free accommodation, including breakfast, at the Address Downtown Burj Dubai, a luxury hotel situated next to Dubai Mall, the company said in a statement.
Emirates announces new package on Kochi-Dubai sectorMarch 31st, 2009 KOCHI - Emirates Airlines Tuesday announced a 'companion offer' that extends a complimentary return ticket in the same class for a companion for a passenger travelling from here to Dubai. In a press statement, the airlines said the offer was valid on flights EK533 departing from Kochi 4.20 a.m.
Court asks shipping firm to compensate for delayed deliveryDecember 26th, 2008 NEW DELHI - A Delhi court has asked OLC Shipping Line Pvt Ltd to compensate for the delay in delivery of packages in Dubai due to which the complainant had to shell out extra money. The Delhi Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission chaired by Justice J.D.