Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC Appoints New CFO

September 13th, 2009 BERLIN - - Only for Journalists: Limited Offer of 15 Advance-Test Applications - Former Navigon Employees Introduce Their First Navigation Software for the iPhone - skobbler is Current Holder of the Navteq LBS Challenge "Grand Prize" in EMEA BERLIN, September 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In a few weeks technology start-up skobbler will release the first iPhone version of its award-winning GPS-navigation software in Great Britain and Ireland. skobbler is a former Navigon project which has spun off in 2008 and has pursued a completely independent path from Navigon ever since.

September 8th, 2009 LONDON - Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has been selected by the Brazil navy to supply state-of-the-art navigation systems for four new NAPA 500-ton patrol vessels, with options for six additional vessels. Sperry Marine will supply integrated bridge systems based on its new-generation VisionMaster FT(TM) navigation technology, including VisionMaster FT consoles, an electronic chart display and information system, navigation radars, heading and speed sensors, echosounder, steering control, mission data recorder and other subsystems.

August 2nd, 2009 SALT LAKE CITY - - Contract Will Provide SEER AccuSense(TM) and NAViSEER(TM) Units to IGG Over Next 60 Months SEER Technology Inc. today announced the signing of a contract with IGG of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for delivery of its breakthrough AccuSense and NAViSEER products over the next five years.

July 9th, 2009 SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates - - Significant Step in Ongoing Integration of Air Arabia Group SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Arabia Group, which oversees the operations of low-cost carriers (LCCs) based in the United Arab Emirates and Morocco as well as a wide range of ancillary businesses in tourism and hospitality, announced today the appointment of Jason Bitter as Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia (Maroc), which launched operations from its hub in Casablanca on May 6, 2009. The new airline, a joint venture company and member of Air Arabia family, focuses on offering comfort, reliability and value-for money-air travel to and from the Moroccan city of Casablanca.

June 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Hertz Upgrades Signature Satellite Navigation System Through New Partnership With Garmin Hertz vehicle rental customers across Europe will soon benefit from a new version of the unique satellite navigation system Hertz NeverLost(R) (Version 3), with 4,000 new units available across Europe from the end of June. Now available in 39 languages, three times as many as the previous version, the portable Hertz NeverLost(R) system features easy-to-use touchscreen, turn-by-turn directions and large database of pre-programmed locations, allowing customers to navigate with confidence.

May 12th, 2009 ABU DHABI, UAE - The regional outdoor architecture and landscaping industry remains upbeat about the outlook for the future of the industry with many companies confirming their presence at the Gulf Landscaping event in Abu Dhabi. The Gulf Landscaping exhibition runs from the 9th - 10th November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and is an opportunity for companies in this industry to network and do business with buyers and decision makers from across the Middle East.

May 12th, 2009 CASABLANCA, Morocco - Air Arabia Maroc's Fourth Destination - Three Flights per Week to Begin on May 12, 2009 - Promotional Launch Fares are Available on www.airarabia.com Air Arabia Maroc, Morocco's new low cost carrier (LCC) announced today the launch of its services to Milan Bergamo Airport beginning May 12, 2009. Roundtrip flights will operate three times per week between Air Arabia Maroc's hub in Mohamed V International Airport, Casablanca and Bergamo International Airport in Milan.

May 10th, 2009 SAO PAULO - Standardization of Trading Symbols - ITUB As from May 2009, the New York Stock Exchange has authorized listed companies to use four letters in their trading symbols (denominated "tickers"). In the light of this decision, Itau Unibanco Holding S.A.

May 4th, 2009 CASABLANCA, Morocco - Air Arabia Maroc's Inaugural Destination - Four Flights Per Week to Begin on May 6, 2009 - Promotional Launch Fares Are Available on www.airarabia.com Air Arabia Maroc, Morocco's new low cost carrier (LCC) announced today that it will launch services to London's Stansted Airport beginning May 6, 2009. Roundtrip flights will operate four times per week between Stansted International Airport in London and Air Arabia Maroc's hub in Mohamed V International Airport, Casablanca.

March 22nd, 2009 FREIBURG, Germany - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Korean military systems and vehicle manufacturer Doosan DST Co., Ltd. to deliver inertial navigation units for the Republic of Korea's new K21 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).

April 15th, 2009 BEIJING - China successfully launched its second navigation satellite Wednesday. The carrier rocket, Long March 3C, blasted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

April 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - China is all set to launch the second satellite, the Chinese version of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), into the orbit on Wednesday. This was announced by a spokesman of the Xichang Space Launch Center, in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

July 21st, 2009 CHENNAI - American defence and aerospace systems manufacturer Raytheon Company has bagged a $82-million air navigation modernisation contract from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). As per the deal, Raytheon, with an annual turnover of $23.2 billion, will build the ground stations for the Geosynchronous Augmented Navigation System (GAGAN), a satellite-based navigation for civil aviation over Indian airspace and adjoining areas in South and East Asia.

July 23rd, 2009 Peabody appoints Robert Malone to boardST. LOUIS — Peabody Energy Corp.

April 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - China has successfully launched its second navigation satellite, as part of the country's independent global satellite navigation system. The carrier rocket, Long March 3C, blasted off today from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

September 3rd, 2009 Cascal appoints new CFOLONDON — International water and waste company Cascal N.V. said Thursday it has tapped Mark Thurston as its new chief financial officer.

September 17th, 2009 Colorado company appoints Chertoff to boardLOVELAND, Colo. — A Colorado company that offers security-clearance background investigations to government agencies has named former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to its board.

August 26th, 2009 Duoyuan Global Water appoints Ping Wei to boardNEW YORK — Duoyuan Global Water Inc., a Chinese supplier of water treatment equipment, said Wednesday it appointed Ping Wei to its board of directors. Wei, who will chair the board's audit committee, is the chief financial officer of China Distance Education Holdings Ltd.

February 11th, 2009 MANAMA - The US Navy said Thursday it had arrested nine suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden, a day after similar action netted seven pirates. The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf apprehended the nine after responding to a distress call from a nearby merchant vessel, according to the Manama-based US Navy 5th Fleet Command.

August 15th, 2009 Qatar acquire 17% Porsche stakeDOHA, Qatar — Qatar Holding has announced it will acquire a 17 percent stake in Volkswagen AG, which is merging with Porsche, in a deal that will exceed $10 billion. This comes after the Porsche and Piech families said it will sell a 10 percent stake of their shares to the Gulf company.