Liverpool Signs Exclusive Deal with His Highness Prince Faisal Al Saud

September 28th, 2009 DUBAI, UAE - UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has officially launched Dubai Metro's red line, the world's longest and the Middle East's first fully automated, driverless rail transport system, built at a cost of Dh7.6 billion. Sheikh Mohammed announced the official opening at Mall of the Emirates Station and said that the metro would open its doors to commuters on Thursday, September 10.

September 24th, 2009 MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands - - Q-Park Liverpool ONE 'Champions of Europe' The 2000-space car park that opened in 2008 was chosen to be winner by the European Parking Association (EPA), for its first class innovative design, ultra modern feel and light airy atmosphere. The high profile awards ceremony was held at the EPA congress in Vienna, Austria and the Liverpool ONE parking destination was praised for its high ceilings and striking spiral staircase topped by an eye catching glass dome which lets in plenty of natural light; a huge architectural achievement.

September 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - - Formation of a new Non-Profit Organization focused on a Sustainable Future for the Middle East At the Clinton Global Climate Initiative His Highness Sheikh Khalid will commit to forming a new non-profit organization to foster green technology innovation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy approaches for the Middle East. The Middle East is not immune from changes in the world economy and environment.

September 17th, 2009 RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates - - New Media Reports Raise Troubling Questions about the Current Regime in Ras Al Khaimah and Its Increasingly Active Partnership with Iran Today, His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the legally recognized Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), responded to reported arrests of an Iranian-connected terrorist ring operating in RAK. He lauded the efforts of the UAE Federal Government in identifying and stopping the threat but raised concerns about the current governing regime in RAK and its close relationship with Iran: "Based on information in contained news reports published yesterday, I applaud the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates for its quick and decisive action in arresting what is reportedly an Iranian-connected terrorist cell with links to Ras Al Khaimah," said His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

September 1st, 2009 RIYADH - In cooperation with Ensan Charity Association in order to enhance its role in serving the community, Al Rajhi Bank recently launched "Ensan" Credit Card to support social and charity projects, in addition to encouraging charity spending to support key causes in the Saudi community. An agreement has been signed for launching this special product by HRH Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Chairman of Ensan Charity and Mr.

August 11th, 2009 LONDON - - Cheaper Fares Now Available Between Liverpool and Runcorn Virgin Trains is extending the availability of its cheaper Virgin Trains-only fares to include journeys between Liverpool and Runcorn. This great offer is part of a package to offer cheaper rail travel on key shorter-distance journeys.

April 5th, 2009 DOHA, Qatar - Qatargas today inaugurated Qatargas 2, the world's first fully integrated value chain liquefied natural gas (LNG) venture marking a historic moment for the State of Qatar. HH the Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani officially inaugurated the project in front of the assembled audience at Ras Laffan City, formally acknowledging the significant achievements Qatar has made in the field of LNG.

April 1st, 2009 ATLANTA - "The Prince Of Spain Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos is reaching out to partner with top business leaders and small business leaders in the American market to help the Obama administration lead the world in making change happen," Says Dr. Nono Pearson.

March 29th, 2009 ANTWERP, Belgium - Princess Grace Kelly would have been 80 this year. Artist Peter Engels has painted this 'Vintage Portrait' in homage to her.

March 18th, 2009 LIVERPOOL, England - When: 10.00 am, Saturday 21st March 2009 - Where: Myrtle Parade/Bedford Street, Liverpool (see below) Hundreds of unemployed construction workers from across the North West will rally in Liverpool city centre on Saturday 21st March calling for fair access to jobs on UK engineering and construction projects. Unite is leading the fight to stop the growing problem of UK workers being refused work from important engineering and construction projects in the UK.

September 12th, 2009 Saudi FM receives spinal surgery in the USRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia has announced that its long serving foreign minister had successful spinal surgery in the United States. The state news agency reported late Saturday that Prince Saud al-Faisal had surgery on the vertebrae in his neck and will return home upon full recovery.

September 17th, 2009 Correction: Saudi foreign minister storyRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In a Sept. 12 story about Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal undergoing spinal surgery in the United States, The Associated Press incorrectly stated that he is the eldest son of the late King Faisal and served previously as oil minister.

January 15th, 2009 DUBAI - The situation in Gaza, where the three-week-long Israeli attacks have claimed over 1,100 Palestinian lives, will top the agenda of the Arab economic summit to be held in Kuwait Jan 19-20. 'Gaza will be in the heart of the summit due to be held in Kuwait, rather than on its margin or sidelines,' the official Kuwait News Agency quoted Kuwait's acting Oil Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah as telling the Al Arabiya television channel.

August 1st, 2009 JERUSALEM - Rejecting the Obama administration's call to resume peace talks with Israel, Saudi Arabia has said that its relations will not improve with the Jewish state unless it withdraws from all occupied Palestinian territories. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal told US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, that his country could not consider steps suggested by US Mideast peace envoy George Mitchell, as Israel was not interested in a deal.

April 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - U.S. literary agents have filed a lawsuit against Prince over allegations that the singer cut them out of a publishing deal they negotiated for him.

January 15th, 2009 DUBAI - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Chairing a special session of Arab foreign ministers in Kuwait Friday ahead of the Jan 19-20 Arab Economic Summit there, Prince Saud said the UN Security Council Resolution 1860, which calls for a ceasefire, could be implemented 'through Egyptian efforts to provide a swift implementation mechanism and stepping up pressure on Israel to abide by the resolution'.

April 29th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Army, which has until now vowed to stay away from the country's politics, may be compelled to act and initiate a coup if the government continues its submissive performance, a former Saudi intelligence chief has said. According to Turki al-Faisal, Pakistan has failed to deal with the Taliban in the right manner.

March 19th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez has finally ended his contract saga by signing a new 20million pound deal that will keep him at Anfield until 2014. "My heart is with Liverpool Football Club, so I'm delighted to sign.

April 29th, 2009 HONG KONG - English football premier league team Liverpool was Wednesday accused of pricing itself out of the market making 'outrageous' demands to play in Hong Kong. A Hong Kong Football Association source told the South China Morning Post the team's planned exhibition at the Hong Kong Stadium in July had been scrapped because of the financial demands.

April 18th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United coach-cum-manager Alex Ferguson has described his Liverpool counterpart Rafa Benitez as rude and arrogant. "There's one thing with his arrogance that you can't forgive and that is his contempt for Sam last week when Liverpool scored their second goal against Blackburn.